Fixing A Lighter
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The vast majority of refillable lighters are high-quality devices that can provide many years of excellent service. There will be those moments, however, when the lighter won’t light as expected and when one is left a bit vexed, and perhaps a bit embarrassed, by the failure. Most often, the failure is traceable to a few different issues which are easily fixed.
Most lighter problems will be traceable to a few specific areas. There may be debris in the fuel jet, there may be an air bubble in the fuel line or there may be something physically obstructing the igniter mechanism. All of these difficulties are easily remedied.
If the wheel on a flint-style lighter doesn’t turn, first check for any obstructions. One may gently roll the wheel backwards to dislodge most items. If this doesn’t work, remove the flints and see if anything falls out. The spring device that holds in the flint, unfortunately, oftentimes has the same gold color as do high-end lighter flints. Make certain that one is striking the wheel against a flint and not simply grinding it on the retainer spring. This sounds obvious, but is frequently the cause of problems.
If the lighter has an electronic igniter, there may be other issues at hand. Make certain that the igniter is producing spark. Don’t stick one’s face directly over the lighter when doing this, however! Simply cup a hand over the lighter to block out light, hold it away from the face and trip the ignition. It should give off a nice, visible spark. If not, check for obstructions. If there are no obstructions and there still is no spark, the lighter may need servicing.
On an electronic lighter with no spark, the affair is a bit more complex. If any obstructions have been removed and there is still no spark, there may be a problem with the igniter itself. Most often, this will require the intervention of a qualified service person to fix. The lighter may either be brought to a shop or sent back to the company. Most companies warranty their products for quite a while and there is usually little or no difficulty in securing a repair. Don’t attempt to remove the igniter one’s self. Doing so incorrectly can damage the lighter permanently and will almost certainly void the warranty. These problems need to be fixed by someone with the right tools and knowledge.
Ryder is the owner of an online specialty jet lighter store and has expert knowledge of smoking accessories, including table lighters.
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