subject: How To Fill A Dunhill Lighter [print this page] With their reputation for elegant and stylish design, Dunhill lighters are prized by collectors the world over. Knowing how to properly maintain them can mean the difference between a broken trinket and a valuable antique that will last for years to come
Butane model
1.
Check the shape of the lighter. Butane model Dunhill lighters are rectangular with an automatic lid and have a rolling flame adjuster on the bottom or side.
2.
Close the cap and turn the lighter upside-down.
3.
Look for the filler valve on the bottom of the lighter.
4.
Remove the filler valve by turning it counter-clockwise by hand. With some models, the filler valve has a slot and a small coin may be used to turn the valve.
5.
Press the butane canister's nozzle into the filler valve until you hear a hissing sound. This means the butane is emptying into the lighter. Continue pressing until drops of the fluid escape from the valve.
6.
Replace the filler valve.
Petrol model
1
Check the shape of the lighter. The majority of Dunhill lighters are petrol models, which use lighter fluid. They have rounded sides and an open top with an exposed flint.
2
Close the cap and turn the lighter upside-down.
3
Locate the filler screw at the center of the bottom of the lighter.
4
Unscrew and remove the filler screw.
5
Pour lighter fluid into the opening until the cotton wool inside becomes saturated with fluid.
6
Replace the filler screw. The flint wheel on the top of the lighter will shine if it got wet. Do not ignite the lighter until the flint wheel dries.
