My Cigar Lighter Has Gas But Will Not Light

<h1>My Cigar Lighter Has Gas But Will Not Light</h1>Author: <a title="Dave Sabot" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/dave-sabot/208293.htm">Dave Sabot</a> Refillable butane lighters represent one of the most durable and reliable devices on the market. Of course, any device can malfunction and every device is subject to damage from incorrect handling. These devices, despite their characteristic durability, do have fragile elements and they can sometimes become damaged to the point of leaking fuel which is most often the cause of any hissing noises that one may hear emanating from the device. Troubleshooting these issues is usually fairly straightforward. A hissing sound emanating from a lighter almost always means that there is a stuck release valve. One can experiment a bit by pushing down the fuel release button a few times to see if the problem can be remedied in this fashion. If the problem fails to return, it's likely that there was simply a stuck valve that was moved into place by depressing and releasing the button. More severe problems require the services of a tech. If the hissing noise is always audible, it generally means that there is a severe leak somewhere in the lighter and that there is a hazard of having the lighter explode. Lighters found in this condition should not be filled. For obvious reasons, they will lose all their fuel in short order and may prove impossible to fill from the start. Do not keep such lighters filled and in one's pocket! It's best to let them run out of fuel on their own. If the torch has a slow hiss and can still be lit-again, one should not attempt this-the leak may be simply the result of a leak on the refill valve or another part of the device but the leak may not have become a catastrophic issue as of yet. Any leak of pressurized gas, however, will likely be a problem that will get worse with time. A leaking torch is not a safe device and should not be used until it is properly fixed by a qualified individual. Cigar lighters and cigarette lighters that use butane as their fuel source contain pressurized gas. Though these devices can take a lot of abuse and can provide a lifetime of safe and reliable service, they must be treated with kindness. Never stick anything into the ignition area and never subject the case to abuse. If the lighter starts hissing after such an incident, it's likely that there is significant damage to the device that necessitates repair.About the Author: Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty <a href="http://www.buylighters.com">cigar lighters</a> store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including <a href="http://www.buylighters.com/Lotus_bymfg_6-0-1.html">lotus lighters</a>, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring information on how to <a href="http://buylightersblog.com/category/lighter-repair/">lighter repair</a>. Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/my-cigar-lighter-has-gas-but-will-not-light-1437918.html" title="My Cigar Lighter Has Gas But Will Not Light">My Cigar Lighter Has Gas But Will Not Light</a>

Refillable butane lighters represent one of the most durable and reliable devices on the market. Of course, any device can malfunction and every device is subject to damage from incorrect handling. These devices, despite their characteristic durability, do have fragile elements and they can sometimes become damaged to the point of leaking fuel which is most often the cause of any hissing noises that one may hear emanating from the device. Troubleshooting these issues is usually fairly straightforward.

A hissing sound emanating from a lighter almost always means that there is a stuck release valve. One can experiment a bit by pushing down the fuel release button a few times to see if the problem can be remedied in this fashion. If the problem fails to return, it's likely that there was simply a stuck valve that was moved into place by depressing and releasing the button. More severe problems require the services of a tech.

If the hissing noise is always audible, it generally means that there is a severe leak somewhere in the lighter and that there is a hazard of having the lighter explode. Lighters found in this condition should not be filled. For obvious reasons, they will lose all their fuel in short order and may prove impossible to fill from the start. Do not keep such lighters filled and in one's pocket! It's best to let them run out of fuel on their own.

If the torch has a slow hiss and can still be lit-again, one should not attempt this-the leak may be simply the result of a leak on the refill valve or another part of the device but the leak may not have become a catastrophic issue as of yet. Any leak of pressurized gas, however, will likely be a problem that will get worse with time. A leaking torch is not a safe device and should not be used until it is properly fixed by a qualified individual.

Cigar lighters and cigarette lighters that use butane as their fuel source contain pressurized gas. Though these devices can take a lot of abuse and can provide a lifetime of safe and reliable service, they must be treated with kindness. Never stick anything into the ignition area and never subject the case to abuse. If the lighter starts hissing after such an incident, it's likely that there is significant damage to the device that necessitates repair.

Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lotus lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring information on how to lighter repair.

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