How to Store a Cigar Lighter
Refillable lighters are a great investment and can provide many years, even generations, of service. They need to be safeguarded when not in use, however. Not only must the lighter itself be kept safe but those who may share the home with the smoker, namely children, need to be kept safe from the potential dangers posed by these devices.
Many of the lighters on the market today are butane devices that emit two or three jets of blue flame. One can imagine how utterly fascinating this would be to a curious child. While any lighter is interesting to young ones, these are particularly entertaining, and dangerous, devices. It’s best to keep these lighters in locked drawers when not in use. The flames are hot enough to give severe burns and, of course, they’re also expensive and having one lost or destroyed by a curious child can be something more than a small setback.
Fluid-filled lighters pose their own dangers. These lighters are incredibly simple, having only a flint wheel and a wick. As anyone who has ever dropped such a lighter while it was lit knows, they usually keep burning once they hit the floor. The danger here is obvious. The chemicals used in these lighters are very toxic and need to be kept away from young ones. Of course, getting lighter fluid on any surface not only presents a fire hazard but is also likely to destroy any finishes on that surface! Keep lighters high up, locked up and safely out of the reach of unauthorized individuals.
Keeping the lighter in a locked box is not a bad idea, but make certain that any accessories such as cigar cutters are closed when doing so. One does not want to reach for their lighter and find that the razor-sharp cutting implement is wide open. It can leave a nasty wound! The blade will also tend to dull if not properly-protected.
Lighters and other devices that pose a potential danger must always be stored with care. Make certain that the fuel used for any lighter is stored away from heat or flame, particularly the butane gas canisters used to refill jet-style lighters. These canisters are very safe but will have a range of temperatures for safe storage printed on the instructions. Make certain that any storage area is always within this range to avoid potential bursting.
