Everything From Lighter Basics To How To Refill A Lighter.

By Drew Sabot


There are a lot of smokers out there who only use disposable cigarette lighters. When these products run out of fluid they are simply thrown away and essentially meaningless. Let us not forget that there are a number of quality refillable lighters out on the market. We will give some more information about refillable lighters including how to refill a lighter.

So many people who regularly use a lighter will tell you that they prefer the refillable variety for a number of great reasons. Such a product is usually made from higher quality parts and materials and has been designed to keep and refill instead of discarding. Many nice designs are offered and the prices of such products can sometimes vary very greatly.

Maybe you're not a smoker and do not wish to own this type of product for yourself because you'll have no common use for it. There might be people that you really care about that do smoke and would really value such a type of gift. Some of the units feature a metallic shell that can even be engraved with either a person's initials or a personalized message from the gift giver.

Let us not forget that a number of jewelry based lighters exist for people collect such items. These lighters are sometimes made to accessorize with a designer jewelry watch. Some of these type of lighters might reach high price point as real precious metals and jewels are often used to make them. This type of lighter should be taken care of well.

In the market of refillable lighter products, there exists an entire area dedicated to products that have been designed primarily for novelty purposes. There are many that have been created to resemble a pistol or some other type of weapon. Some of them may have funny pictures or bear the resemble of a number of really funny creations. They are typically high selling items.

In the world of refillable lighting fluid, there are usually two popular varieties that a lighter has been designed to utilize. The first is Naphtha fluid that is a liquid hydrocarbon gas. The second is a gas called butane that is not only colorless but can be easily liquefied. Most lighters are only designed for one type of fluid or the other and you should be very careful to never mix.

The process to refill these lighters is usually not a very difficult one for any person to learn. The Naphtha units contain a spongy material that fluid is lightly applied to that slides into a reservoir. The Butane base products will typically feature a small valve that the can of fluid is attached to. Always fill all units lightly and very carefully.

Now that you have dedicated a little bit of your time to learn the basics behind refillable lighter products and even how to refill a lighter you might want to consider if you'd like to own one. Even if you do not smoke you might be able to give a quality one as a nice gift to be enjoyed by somebody else. Always be sure to never overfill any lighter. Be sure to never misuse or handle one either.




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