Consumer AdviceNovember 28, 2005

Using Refillable Lighters

At this time of the year I use refillable lighters often to light a fire or burning candles. Does anyone know how long the refillable lighters last? Of course, I think I am saving money purchasing these refillable lighters but it seems that once they empty and I refill them they just don't seem to work as well. I am 'clicking' away at that button to get a flame and it used to work on the first 'click'.

Can they be cleaned? :-)

Mrsjean from USA

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By Toni K. (Guest Post) 12/01/2005

Rather than use a lighter, why don't you get a fireplace lighter from the $ store. Most of these are refillable and are much easier to use as they are much much longer.

By Cheryl from Missouri (Guest Post) 11/30/2005

You might need to replace the flint. You can buy those at the same place that sells the butane to refill the lighters.

By Joanne (Guest Post) 11/30/2005

If your talking about butane lighters, the secret is pushing the refillable stem so that all the air is removed from the tank before refilling. I have thrown away nice lighters because I thought they were broken. After finding out this tip, I have been using the same lighter for years.

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