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 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
Updated: May 23, 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 on my workbench, it’s this: Your “broken” lighter isn’t actually broken; it’s just constipated. The … Read more
Updated: 4 June, 2026 | By Dan Milburn There was a time I’d get so frustrated with a sputtering torch lighter that I’d just toss it in a “junk drawer” or, worse, the trash. I figured if a $60 Xikar or a dependable Vector wouldn’t fire up, it was a lemon. If my cheap Eagle … Read more
To fill a butane lighter is incredibly simple and is absolutely nothing to be worried about. Most of the time filling your torch is really quick once you get the hang of it. Learning how to refill a butane lighter also only takes a little bit of time. Getting started you’re going to need a … Read more