While refillable butane lighters are designed to provide a long service life, every mechanical device is subject to failure for various reasons. Oftentimes, in the case of butane torches, the problems stem from incorrect handling, attempts to fix the lighter on the part of the user or to simple wear and tear. Sometimes, problems with these devices will manifest as a hissing noise; the sound of butane escaping from the reservoir of the torch. There are ways to remedy this.
Butane cigar lighters of the high-end variety oftentimes have powerful jets which are designed to be both windproof and to provide a hot flame and an even light. These butane lighters use gas under pressure as their fuel and a complex system of valves to provide the fuel. These valves can go bad if treated incorrectly or if contaminated with impurities. Oftentimes, the first symptom of a valve problem will be a hissing noise emitting from the lighter.
In some cases, the valve may become stuck to the point that it requires someone with the proper tools and experience to fix. As many of these lighters have warrantees, it’s best to allow an approved tech to perform any repairs. In the vast majority of cases, attempting to fix such an issue one’s self will void the warranty and make it impossible for one to get a replacement if it turns out there was a manufacturer issue with the device.
These lighters can oftentimes be fixed by a professional or replaced outright. A professional is the only person who should be trying to remedy the problem. The parts in these lighters are very small and precise and it’s generally outside the abilities of most people to fix them on their own. Improperly-fixing such devices may result in even more serious problems, some of which may prove a hazard to the user due to the leaking fuel.
If a lighter starts hissing, one can drain out all the butane by depressing the release valve enough to allow the free flow of the gas without triggering the ignition mechanism. This is usually the best first measure. Check the burn area to see if there is an obvious obstruction or damage to the device. If so, bring it to a qualified repair tech. If the lighter continually runs out of fuel, hold it to one’s ear to check for the hissing sound.
Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lotus lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring information on how to lighter repair.
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