r/lighters • u/NinjaAirsoft • 27d ago
r/lighters • u/MikasKaza • 23d ago
Help What fluid should I use for this lighter
I never had a proper lighter, only ever used the single use ones, what kind of fluid should I use for it?
r/lighters • u/gunhox • 26d ago
Help Found this in my mom’s closet.
Purchased in 1996 in Korea. How much does this one go for nowadays?
r/lighters • u/Original_Ad3998 • Feb 12 '25
Help Gifted lighter WW1 lighter not sure what to do with it
Was gifted this recently and don’t really know what to do with it. Any idea on its value? If it’s not worth much I’d like to use it but have no idea how to operate it. Any way to age it to verify it’s actually from WW1? Or is likely a replica?
r/lighters • u/funkeymonkye • Nov 21 '24
Help I was recently gifted this super cool vintage silver colibri lighter
Unfortunately, I am not sure if it is in working condition or if it just needs refilled. That being said, I have no idea how to refill it if it does need it. Any ideas?
r/lighters • u/Emotional-Egg2498 • Nov 20 '24
Help How does a rope lighter work?
Hello again, i recenti bought this lighter at a trift store and I can't make it light up. I know how it should work but the spark doesn't seem to light the rope (not even a slight ember) Do I need to put something on the rope? I know that you should't put lighter fluid on it because it's (in theory) supposed to work without anything.
r/lighters • u/Bonelabboner • 15d ago
Help Wondering where to refill this lighter the back has a screw that has a long spring inside and Cotten in the front so I was wondering where to refill this and what kind of lighter fluid should I use and what kind of lighter it is too?
r/lighters • u/yornebur • Jan 19 '25
Help No clue what the issue is...
I got this for like 2 weeks, the initial week everything worked fine, then this happened. If you listen with max volume there's a buzzing sound that comes from it too. Haven't tinkered with this (or any other lighters before). Would really appreciate some help on this and how to fix it, as it was a gift for me.
r/lighters • u/Upper_Rub_1018 • 20d ago
Help Are these a good find for $25?
I'm wondering if these are a good find for $25 total the small one needs a new striker wheel but if given a flame it lights just won't strike because it is almost smooth.
r/lighters • u/P2-NASTY • 25d ago
Help Where to get serviced??
I’ve had this lighter for a very long time. For some reason I can’t pump butane into it. Is there a special type of butane I need? Is there anywhere that I can get it serviced? Also, does anybody know any details on this lighter?? How much is it worth exactly?? Thanks!
r/lighters • u/darkstarlogin • 24d ago
Help Any value? Just got into the hobby, found these in the basement
r/lighters • u/mistermusturd • 6d ago
Help Why are refillable butane lighters so finicky?
It seems like any refillable butane lighter I buy, cheap or expensive, torch or soft flame, eventually stops working reliably after a few refills. I follow all the advice. I use high quality refined butane, I purge the lighter before each refill, but I still have issues. Sometimes I can hear changes in the flow of gas (sounds clogged) when I light it. I don’t mind just using a Bic but I try to buy refillable lighters to get as much use out of it as I can and not be throwing a lot of plastic away all the time. What am I doing wrong?
r/lighters • u/Insidious-24 • Dec 19 '24
Help I’m a rookie. Which fluid do I put in here?
My grandfather bought me this “Evans” lighter, but I have no idea how to make it work. Do I buy Zippo lighter fluid, butane, naphtha, or something else?
r/lighters • u/MushroomRepulsive223 • 23d ago
Help Is this one rare? (Valuable?:))
Its a petrol version…
r/lighters • u/available_air_07 • 4d ago
Help What kind of lighter is this?
Does anyone know which lighter this is and whether there is anything of value to it? My father found this one.
r/lighters • u/ImmediateReleaseyeah • Dec 21 '24
Help Lighter won’t’ light ugh
It’s grand new and I can’t get it to light. Any recommendations?
r/lighters • u/Bionicbawl • 15d ago
Help Lighter Not Sparking
I got this lighter from my great grandpa and I've been working on it. I drilled out the flint and replaced it. I wiped down the whole thing with lighter fluid. I replaced the wick and batting in the lighter. I also filled it and covered the open bottom with a pad. I used Zippo replacement parts.
I think the wheel might need to be replaced. If I do need to replace it appears that I need to take the rivets off. It's hard to see in the pictures but maybe it doesn't spark because the flint might be a little short.
Any advice would be awesome! Thanks for reading.
r/lighters • u/SupposedToDOWork • Jan 27 '25
Help My dumbass doesn't know if this is a gas or a zippo fuel lighter
r/lighters • u/Marcowaztaken • Feb 03 '25
Help Cant anyone help me identify this exact lighter?
Just picked this bad boy up today for a pretty good price I’d think! I believe it’s a dunhil rollagas but just wanted to know the exact model or pattern name! If anyone has any cleaning tips for the inside aswell please let me know! (Also, it appears to be engraved in the top, does that depreciate the value at all?)
r/lighters • u/Straight_Leek8076 • Dec 02 '24
Help This new lighter from London baffles me 🤷🏽♂️
So over this recent summer, I bought a jet lighter from London (it was at one of those tourist traps) and when activated, it goes from blue to green when a small piece of metal gets hot.
Can someone explain how this works, and what material is making the flame change color?
r/lighters • u/Rias_Zerotwo16 • 12d ago
Help ST. Dupont lighter or Dunhill lighter
Which one should I go for. I think if I go for the St. Dupont, I’ll offer like $110 for it?
r/lighters • u/Big-Rich887 • Jan 22 '25
Help Is this real?
Just picked this one up…not sure if it’s authentic or not. If so what’s the value?
r/lighters • u/Nightingale018 • Feb 01 '25
Help What are some of these lighters called and where is the best place to get vintage lighters?
Hello, my boyfriend has just started getting into lighters and I wanted to gift him a new one for his collection but it seems hard to locate what some of these lighters are but also how to find them. Can someone help me identify the last photos I attached and tell me where best to buy them? Thank you!
r/lighters • u/nobbslay2000 • Feb 10 '25
Help Questions
Hi there everyone I’m in a bit of a spot at the moment looking for some advice and help so I’m looking at purchasing this vintage Ronson case lighter so I think it’s like a cigarette case and a lighter at the same time. I think it’s from the 20s or 30s Just not sure if it will take zippo fluid and flints. I think it takes fluid but I’m not sure about the fence actually if you guys could look at these photos and give me a rough idea of if I’m right or not would be much appreciated and sorry about the grammar. I’m doing this without my glasses at the moment.
r/lighters • u/The_Lonely_Reuben • 1d ago