| What Does It Mean To Bleed A Lighter? |
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Your torch lighter is certainly an important part of your smoking pastime. Without it, youd have a rather difficult time lighting up! Of course, while your lighter is undoubtedly high quality, youll still need to take care of it and maintain it properly. If you do not bleed your lighter regularly, you can find that it does not perform to your expectations. How do you bleed your lighter? Why should you bleed it? Here, youll find the explanations you need, as well as a helpful guide to ensure that you are able to bleed your lighter safely.
Your torch lighter is certainly an important part of your smoking pastime. Without it, youd have a rather difficult time lighting up! Of course, while your lighter is undoubtedly high quality, youll still need to take care of it and maintain it properly. If you do not bleed your lighter regularly, you can find that it does not perform to your expectations. How do you bleed your lighter? Why should you bleed it? Here, youll find the explanations you need, as well as a helpful guide to ensure that you are able to bleed your lighter safely. Why should you bleed your lighter? When you bleed your lighter, you eliminate old fuel and even air that can build up within the fuel chamber. Old fuel mixed with air can make your flame sputter and flicker, reducing your ability to gain a clean light. The bleeding process is very simple and youll only need a single tool to accomplish it. First, youll need to hold the lighter in a vertical position, with the bottom of the lighter facing up. Keep the lighter away from your face during this process to avoid the hazard of lighter fluid spraying into your eyes. Now that you have the lighter positioned properly, take a small screwdriver and depress the filler nozzle (the small metal nipple through which fuel is added). Hold the lighter away from your body and keep the screwdriver or other tool firmly depressed until you no longer hear any hissing. The sound you hear is lighter fuel and air escaping from the chamber. Obviously, you should avoid doing this near any open flame. Hold the tool in place until the hissing sound stops. Remove the tool. Shake the lighter several times. Now, reinsert the tool and you will hear the hissing resume, though it will likely be lower in volume than before and will last for only a short time. Once the hissing stops for the second time, you can refill your lighter. To do this, simply keep the lighter inverted and use your filler canister to refill the lighter with fuel. Its highly advised that you bleed your lighter when you see that the fuel is getting very low. If you cannot check the fuel level of your lighter, you should bleed it when the flame begins to flicker, sputter or change heights. Exercise care when bleeding your lighter, and youll be able to remain safe. 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 cigar cutter lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring cigar reviews. |