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dave · 03-19-2012, 07:55 AM

Lighter maintenance isn't really that hard. Granted, some lighters just suck. But, I've had very good luck with a wide range of lighters by:

1. I use Xikar butane. One large can has lasted me years - mostly using dual and triple torch for 10+ cigars per week.

2. Purge as OLS described - screwdriver, toothpick, key, etc....I don't do it every time I fill, but every 2-3 times.

3. Compressed air to clean the jets, as CigarNut mentioned. Won't take long before you can recognize when to do this -a little sputtering or ****-eyed flame, or.....anytime you know there's gas and you can see it sparking but the lighter isn't quite right

03-19-2012, 07:55 AM	#6
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Cleaning your lighters/lighter care Lighter maintenance isn't really that hard. Granted, some lighters just suck. But, I've had very good luck with a wide range of lighters by: 1. I use Xikar butane. One large can has lasted me years - mostly using dual and triple torch for 10+ cigars per week. 2. Purge as OLS described - screwdriver, toothpick, key, etc....I don't do it every time I fill, but every 2-3 times. 3. Compressed air to clean the jets, as CigarNut mentioned. Won't take long before you can recognize when to do this -a little sputtering or ****-eyed flame, or.....anytime you know there's gas and you can see it sparking but the lighter isn't quite right