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Butane lighters are available in models which are made for use in rugged environments. A wind resistant lighter used to mean fluid-filled but today's gas-filled lighters can provide reliable service in conditions which would make a cheaper lighter useless. Making certain they work as intended does require that one pay attention to the proper maintenance of their lighter and that starts with the fuel one uses.
There are butane lighters which are specifically designed for outdoor use. These are mostly windproof lighters which can be used to light a cigar, pipe or cigarette even in the most extreme conditions. These require care though they are very durable.
In most cases, the very high-end lighters will fare best if provided with the purest fuel. There are several brands on the market that advertise zero impurities. Where lighters that are designed to function in high wind conditions are concerned, these impurity-free fuels will typically produce the best results. Some of these lighters produce very hot flames and, for the sort of efficiency demanded by such devices, pure fuel means better performance.
Make certain to only use fuel which is specifically designed for use in butane lighters. The adapter on the can is generally the best way to determine if one has the right fuel. The adapter should slide into the receiver on the bottom of the lighter with little or no effort. If this is not the case, chances are that one has the wrong fuel for the job and attempting to make it fit by forcing the nozzle is dangerous for both the user and the lighter itself. Never use a fuel other than butane in any butane lighter.
The number one concern, however, is the fuel. Butane is used to fuel many different devices so make certain that any butane refill used is specifically for lighters. The wrong adapter may cause damage to the refill valve and result in a broken lighter. The butane can should fit effortlessly into the valve. If it needs to be forced, it is the wrong kind and one should never try to make it fit by pressing harder against the valve. Given proper fuel and cleanliness, these lighters are as durable and reliable as their fluid-filled brethren and a fine choice for outdoor life.
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including windproof lighterss, Dave also owns a premier online cigar humidors store.
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