At one point in time having a torch lighter flame problem drove me a little crazy. A weak flame, a flame that flickers, if it’s way too big or simply flashes and goes out are fairly common torch lighter issues. The good news is that these problems are incredibly easy to fix. What I have … Read more
5 Fixes for Sputtering Torch Lighters A sputtering torch lighter can turn a relaxing cigar session into a frustrating ordeal, leaving your Corona or Churchill with an uneven burn. If you’re asking, why does my torch lighter sputter? You’re likely dealing with a common issue that plagues cigar smokers, from beginners to aficionados. Whether … Read more
It’s been quite a while since I wrote the post about flying with lighters and people keep asking why are torch lighters banned on airplanes. There is a lot of conflicting info out there about flying with torch lighters. I searched a ton of forum posts, websites about travel, frequent flyer sites, the FAA, the … Read more
If you aren’t sure what purging a butane lighter even means, don’t worry it’s all easy to understand. It is simply a way of saying getting all the air and/or butane fuel from your torch lighter. A butane lighter purge tool is a small tool that can make purging or bleeding butane lighters a little … Read more
By Dan Milburn | Updated: March 15, 2026 If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got a “junk drawer” full of sputtering, clicking, and dead torch lighters. You might even be frustrated, thinking you just got another “lemon.” After 18 years of taking these things apart on my workbench, I’m here to tell you that most … Read more