In the Lighter Maintenance Category, I cover a wide range of topics that, in simple terms, teaches you how to fix, fill, service or repair all kinds of lighters.
A 2025 Guide for Cleaning Torch Lighters A dirty torch lighter can ruin your cigar session, leaving your 42-60 ring gauge Churchill or Robusto unlit or unevenly toasted. If you’re searching how to clean a torch lighter, you’re likely dealing with sputtering or no flame, common issues for cigar smokers. Proper cleaning ensures a reliable, … Read more
A 2025 Guide for Cigar Smokers Ever wondered how does a torch lighter work to deliver that powerful, windproof flame perfect for lighting your favorite cigar? For cigar smokers, torch lighters are essential, providing a precise, hot flame to evenly toast 42-60 ring gauge cigars, whether in a lounge or outdoors. Unlike standard lighters, torch … Read more
Why Bleeding/Purging Torches Matters Nothing disrupts a cigar session like a torch lighter that sputters or won’t ignite, leaving your Robusto or Corona with an uneven burn. If your lighter’s flame is weak or inconsistent, air pockets in the fuel tank are often to blame. Knowing how to bleed a butane lighter is a must … Read more
5 Fixes for Torch Lighters that won’t stay lit Few things are more frustrating than a torch lighter that flickers or dies mid-cigar, leaving your Robusto or Churchill with an uneven burn. If you’re wondering why won’t my torch lighter stay lit, you’re not alone—cigar smokers often face this issue, especially with high-end lighters like … Read more
Updated: February 28, 2026 | By Dan Milburn I’ve spent the last 18 years dismantling, repairing, and—more often than I’d like to admit—throwing away torch lighters. If there is one thing I’ve learned from clearing out hundreds of clogged burners, it’s this: Your “broken” lighter isn’t actually broken; it’s just constipated. That’s why I’ve created … Read more