| Relighting After Refueling a Lighter |
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Refilling a cigar lighter and the safety of lighting it immediately after is largely dependent upon the fuel used. Where butane lighters are concerned, there are few precautions. Fluid-filled lighters, however, present a few risks which must be addressed. In either case, a refillable lighter is not made less convenient by the fact that, in some cases, one should wait a while before lighting the device after having refilled the reservoir.
Refilling a cigar lighter and the safety of lighting it immediately after is largely dependent upon the fuel used. Where butane lighters are concerned, there are few precautions. Fluid-filled lighters, however, present a few risks which must be addressed. In either case, a refillable lighter is not made less convenient by the fact that, in some cases, one should wait a while before lighting the device after having refilled the reservoir. Where butane-filled lighters are concerned, relighting the device immediately after refueling should prove not to be a problem. Butane is a gas and any stray fuel will be dispersed into the atmosphere quickly. The one caveat is to check the lighter for any leaks before igniting it. One does this by holding the lighter up to their ear and listening for the hissing sound of escaping fuel. Absent any obvious leaks, there should be no problem with immediately firing up the torch. Fluid-filled lighters are another case entirely. These lighters make use of an oily fuel which can sometimes leach out of the reservoir and coat the outside of the case and the workings of the lighter around the windscreen. For this reason, it is usually better to let the lighter sit for a couple minutes before igniting it. This ensures that the entire lighter does not burst into flame when the flint wheel is turned. One can check their fluid-filled lighter by simply touching the outside of the case. Lighter fluid will have an obviously oily feel and will emit a characteristic scent which is hard to miss. If the lighter smells of lighter fluid or if it is obviously damp to the touch, do not light it until the fluid has completely evaporated from the surface. In most cases, lighter fluid will only leak out of the device if it has been overfilled. Otherwise, one should feel entirely safe spinning the flint wheel right after they've refueled the lighter. Wind resistant lighters oftentimes have multiple butane jets or use liquid fuel due to the inherent strength of the flame they produce. In windy conditions, lighter fluid that has become smeared across the exterior of the case will be more likely to catch flame. Make certain that the case is free of any lighter fluid before lighting the device in windy conditions. Always hold it away from one's face on the occasion of the first light. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lotus torch lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring lighter maintenance tips. |