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Refilling a butane cigarette lighter may take a little more skill than you think. Refills are available everywhere, whether a large retailer or your local tobacco shop. Colibri and Ronson are perhaps two of the most notable and reliable brands. It’s worth purchasing a quality brand of fuel because, lesser brands can actually clog the valve.

Figure 1: Alec Bradley Table-Top Torch Lighter

 

One of the biggest mistakes people make when they’re trying to refill their butane lighters is not placing the lighter in an upside-down position. This is absolutely critical, otherwise, you’ll only inject air into the lighter and it will fail to work properly unless, it is drained and refilled all over again using the correct method.

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Here are some details for how to refill:

  1. Choose an open space with plenty of ventilation.
  2. As always, read all the warning labels and read thoroughly through the directions on the can.
  3. Set the flame height to the lowest level, using a small screwdriver to turn clockwise until the adjuster is as close to the (-) position as possible.
  4. Hold the lighter as well as the butane bottle upside-down and away from your face. Align the tip of the refill can with the refill valve, making sure it is covered completely by the tip of the refill can. Press down on the refill button for 5 to 10 seconds.
  5. Wait a couple minutes before attempting to ignite your lighter to make sure the butane has settled and then adjust the flame height according to your personal preferences.

You are now ready to burn one!