The lighter has firmly entered the life of people since the end of the 19th century. This modern type of flint is designed for thousands of uses. In addition to practical use, the lighter is endowed with the function of a prestigious decorative element, of course, if it is expensive and branded.
Types and Types
Types of lighters today are very diverse. They can be plastic, metal or combined. By type of gas station produce gasoline and gas units. The latter are more common. Gasoline is more durable, but requires frequent refueling. Usually they are more expensive than gas. According to the method of ignition of fire, these accessories can be mechanical, turbo or piezo. In addition, lighters differ in what method was used to apply the pattern to their surface. When decorating plastic, the pad printing technique (pad printing) is used. Engraving is usually applied to metal. Also, lighters are disposable and reusable. The former are much cheaper, but after they run out of gas, they have to be thrown away. Lighters, in addition to using cigarettes and cigars for ignition, can be used in a number of other cases. For example, a special type is designed for igniting gas stove burners.
Gas filling
Having bought an expensive reusable model, the user often wonders about how to refuel the lighter with gas. This seemingly simple process has some nuances. First of all, you need to make sure that the lighter is reusable. Even if there is a hole at the bottom of the case, this does not mean that it is refueling. Next, we present a small instruction on how to refuel a lighter with gas:
- remember that refueling can only begin after the previous portion of gas has been fully used;
- set the flame control valve to a minimum;
- take a thin sharp object and push the valve responsible for air intake to it;
- after all the gas has completely come out of the case, try to set the lighter on fire (it should not work);
- take the can and, pressing it firmly to the inlet, applying slight pressure, let the gas into the housing.
The whole process takes no more than 2 - 3 minutes. Before filling the lighter with gas, it must be borne in mind that for this only butane is necessary for triple purification. Otherwise, a gas having an unacceptable amount of impurities may clog it.
Repairs
Like any household item, lighters sometimes break. If this is a fairly expensive model, you can try to repair it. But for this, it is best to contact a special workshop. Repair of lighters is a rather complicated matter. If you don’t want to spend money on it, it’s best to just buy a new one.
Now you know how to fill the lighter with gas, and if necessary, you can easily do it. And finally, a little advice. When buying, try to avoid a counterfeit product. A lighter is a rather dangerous item, so it is better to use branded models.