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A high-quality cigar lighter is one of those little luxuries that make life a lot more fun. The elegant finishes, environmentally-friendly nature of a reusable device and the reliable service make them as practical as they are indulgent. They will have trouble, however, from time to time. A lighter is such an inherently simple device that it's generally very easy to figure out what is causing the difficulty.
The first part in determining what's causing the failure is taking note of the symptoms. Is the flint wheel resistant to turning? Is the igniter functioning but failing to light up the jet or wick? Most often, there will be one or two things which will be revealed to be the problem.
If the wheel on a flint-style lighter doesn't turn, first check for any obstructions. One may gently roll the wheel backwards to dislodge most items. If this doesn't work, remove the flints and see if anything falls out. The spring device that holds in the flint, unfortunately, oftentimes has the same gold color as do high-end lighter flints. Make certain that one is striking the wheel against a flint and not simply grinding it on the retainer spring. This sounds obvious, but is frequently the cause of problems.
Butane lighters sometimes get air in the reservoir. This is very easy to fix. One simply depresses the fuel release button without tripping the igniter. It usually only takes a second to restore proper flow to the jet. There is sometimes a difference in sound when butane is being ejected from the jets, so holding it close enough to one's ear while doing this can make the process a bit easier. One can add fuel to replace any which may be depleted during this process.
Lighters which have wicks are generally very forgiving where fuel quality is concerned but, if one's lighter does ignite but not reliably, consider having better fuel added to the reservoir. Fuel of a low quality often has a good deal of impurities in it and may result in inconsistent performance. In a butane lighter, only use impurity-free fuel. Many butane lighters are very high-performance devices and they require good quality fuel to provide reliable service. If one's lighter has a cigar cutter attached or another attachment which fails to open, check for debris clogging the mechanism. Never force anything on a lighter open. If it's that stuck, bring it for servicing.
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