subject: Do You Know Where Your Cigar Lighter Is? [print this page] For many individuals, smoking cigars and tobacco pipes are something that is only done on certain occasions. These individuals might only smoke once a week or once a month. What mean cigar and pipe smokers neglect when taking extended breaks in between smoke sessions is proper care and storage of their lighters. Learning how to store a cigar lighter is an important part of making sure that every smoke session is enjoyed to the fullest extent possible. Without proper care and storage of your lighter, you might end up having to use a different type of lighter than what you normally use, which could compromise the flavor of your cigar.
One of the first things you need to do in order to properly store your cigar is to bleed it. Before you can bleed the lighter, though, you will need to turn the flame on the lighter as low as it will go. You want to avoid being burned by your lighter as much as possible, as these burns can be very painful. Once the flame is turned down, you are ready to begin the bleeding process. In order to bleed the lighter, you will need a pin or screwdriver. You can also use a matchstick if nothing else is available. Stick the pin down into the butane valve, which is located on the top of most lighter models. Press the valve down gently and wait for the hissing sound. This sound is air escaping from the inside of the lighter. Air and butane left in the lighter can cause significant damage to occur or prevent the lighter from working properly during its next use.
After that you should take some time to refill the lighter. Take the butane fuel and stick the tip of its can into the butane lighter. Fill the lighter for five to ten seconds. Once this is complete, you will need to remove the tip of the fuel can from the butane valve.
Once this is done you need to properly clean the outside of the lighter. You should avoid using a wash cloth and find a cloth that is soft and dry. Wipe the lighter down thoroughly to remove any butane that might have gotten on the lighter during the refill.
Place the lighter in a clean, soft bag. You will want to put the lighter in a safe place where it will not be close to anything flammable or combustible. You should consider putting it in a box where it can be locked up away from children.
