Refillable butane lighters represent one of the most durable and reliable devices on the market. Of course, any device can malfunction and every device is subject to damage from incorrect handling. These devices, despite their characteristic durability, do have fragile elements and they can sometimes become damaged to the point of leaking fuel which is most often the cause of any hissing noises that one may hear emanating from the device. Troubleshooting these issues is usually fairly straightforward.
Butane cigar lighters of the high-end variety oftentimes have powerful jets which are designed to be both windproof and to provide a hot flame and an even light. These butane lighters use gas under pressure as their fuel and a complex system of valves to provide the fuel. These valves can go bad if treated incorrectly or if contaminated with impurities. Oftentimes, the first symptom of a valve problem will be a hissing noise emitting from the lighter.
If the torch makes a loud hiss and leaks all its fuel quickly, it is likely that there is either a crack in the reservoir or a valve that has become stuck open. Neither situation can be fixed by the user and must be addressed by a qualified technician. In fact, attempting to fix this one's self may well result in the voiding of any warranty that was offered with the purchase of the lighter which should have paperwork which specifies this.
These lighters can oftentimes be fixed by a professional or replaced outright. A professional is the only person who should be trying to remedy the problem. The parts in these lighters are very small and precise and it's generally outside the abilities of most people to fix them on their own. Improperly-fixing such devices may result in even more serious problems, some of which may prove a hazard to the user due to the leaking fuel.
If the hissing occurs after the lighter has been dropped, the case may be cracked. This can result in a very fast discharge of gas, oftentimes producing more of a "puffing" noise as all of the gas is discharged as once rather than as a hiss as is characteristic of a slow leak. This may or may not be a fixable problem and replacement may be the only option.
Butane cigar lighters of the high-end variety oftentimes have powerful jets which are designed to be both windproof and to provide a hot flame and an even light. These butane lighters use gas under pressure as their fuel and a complex system of valves to provide the fuel. These valves can go bad if treated incorrectly or if contaminated with impurities. Oftentimes, the first symptom of a valve problem will be a hissing noise emitting from the lighter.
If the torch makes a loud hiss and leaks all its fuel quickly, it is likely that there is either a crack in the reservoir or a valve that has become stuck open. Neither situation can be fixed by the user and must be addressed by a qualified technician. In fact, attempting to fix this one's self may well result in the voiding of any warranty that was offered with the purchase of the lighter which should have paperwork which specifies this.
These lighters can oftentimes be fixed by a professional or replaced outright. A professional is the only person who should be trying to remedy the problem. The parts in these lighters are very small and precise and it's generally outside the abilities of most people to fix them on their own. Improperly-fixing such devices may result in even more serious problems, some of which may prove a hazard to the user due to the leaking fuel.
If the hissing occurs after the lighter has been dropped, the case may be cracked. This can result in a very fast discharge of gas, oftentimes producing more of a "puffing" noise as all of the gas is discharged as once rather than as a hiss as is characteristic of a slow leak. This may or may not be a fixable problem and replacement may be the only option.
About the Author:
Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lotus lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring information on how to lighter repair.
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