Help... cigar lighter fluid

BigG

Howdy guys.  I know this will sound like a silly question, but how in the world do you fill one of the torch lighters?  Specifically, the black and silver one from cigar.com. I was using wooden matches when I fisrt began smoking cigars two years ago.  Now that I am up to about five sticks on a good day, I need a lighter but can't figure out how to fill the thing.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DiasFlak

i believe on the bottom of the lighter there should be a thing where you recharge it

MaduroScott

zoom6zoom

You will also need to use a small screwdriver or similar - depress the center of the fill port to release existing pressure in the lighter before refilling it.

j0z3r

And use a quality butane if you are able to, I'd recommend Lava or Colibri as they are more refined than your run-of-the-mill el cheapo brand which can clog your lighter with impurities.

kuzi16

dutyje

thanks for asking the question.. while I knew how to fill my lighter, I guess I didn't know yet how to properly fill my lighter. I like this idea about releasing the existing pressure, and hopefully that's why I get so little fuel in mine. I can't wait to run out of fuel again, which should be Thursday, to try this out.

zoom6zoom

Right, the pressure in the lighter has to be lower than the can, or the butane won't flow. Also, it's very cold when it transfers - so don't try using the lighter right away. Wait for it to warm up, this is what rebuilds the pressure in your lighter.

Bad Andy

I learn something on here all the time. That helps a whole lot. I always thought it was becuase I was buying cheap lighters. I got a nice one at home that I will know try to use...now that I can fill it correctly. Thanks guys. DOH!

kuzi16

DiasFlak

j0z3r

But then you'll end up clogging it with spit, thus negating any improvement over your original clog. Or I could just be trying to sound all scientific and whatnot.

kuzi16

im using the canned air to blow THROUGH the lighter, not just onto the lighter. im gunna "fill" it with the canned air... just hold down the ignition button and spray wit the can. should unclog it.

DiasFlak

j0z3r:

But then you'll end up clogging it with spit, thus negating any improvement over your original clog. Or I could just be trying to sound all scientific and whatnot.

you could cause that but make sure all salive is out of your mouth in a sense i spit a couple times then im golden

DiasFlak

kuzi16:

im using the canned air to blow THROUGH the lighter, not just onto the lighter. im gunna "fill" it with the canned air... just hold down the ignition button and spray wit the can. should unclog it.

be careful that stuff can ignite and the fumes can kill you i know from experience the fumes are horrible

sackerma

lighter filling can be dangerous... had a chepo lighter gas station one blow up on my once when i was filling it... whatch out

kuzi16

DiasFlak:

kuzi16:

im using the canned air to blow THROUGH the lighter, not just onto the lighter. im gunna "fill" it with the canned air... just hold down the ignition button and spray wit the can. should unclog it.

be careful that stuff can ignite and the fumes can kill you i know from experience the fumes are horrible

yeah. As longas im not near fire or smarks while doing this it shouldnt be a problem.

kuzi16

... i dont need my fingers anyway...

dutyje

gotta wach out for those smarks... little buggers are always after my lighter

kuzi16

even more proof that i cant type and/or spell

DiasFlak

kuzi16:

even more proof that i cant type and/or spell

its ok none of use can compete with duty and his awesome typing and cigar suggestions ...

kuzi16

Bad Andy

I feel you on that one. But I would like to open a place that brings together my 3 hobbies. Cooking, Alcohol and Cigars...I just need the starting capitol.

madurofan

kuzi16

madurofan

Sweet! So yo'll be getting a discount AND smoking at work. Lucky dog.

kuzi16

...dont know how the wife will feel about it though....

madurofan

You haven't asked her yet?

kuzi16

DiasFlak

kuzi16