Why does my torch not stay lit?

If your lighter gets air in the line, that can cause the flame to flicker, sputter, or possibly fail to stay lit. Bleeding the lighter – the process of removing all of the air from it – is a trick that can immediately make your lighter perform like a champ.

Why will my propane torch not light?

The igniter has ceased to spark and cause a flame. The fuel cylinder has malfunctioned and doesn’t allow a flow of fuel through to bit lit. The torch tip or the tube are not clean enough to allow a solid stream of flame from the propane torch.

How do you fix a clogged propane torch?

Step 1: Unscrew The Tip Of The Torch

An Air Compressor: to simply blow the debris free of the tip and tube.
Or with a soft pipe cleaner threaded through the tip and tube to gently clear debris. *Using any other item such as a brush etc. will likely damage the ignition wires or the swirl fan inside some types of torches.

Why can’t I light a lighter?

If the lighter doesn’t light, check to make sure that there is fuel in the tank. It will be obvious with a transparent lighter. Hold an opaque lighter up to a light source. With a darker colored lighter, hold the top some distance away from your ear and tap it a few times.

Is it bad to shake butane?

While this is fine practice with a deodorant spray or air freshener it is NOT OK to shake your can of butane right before you refill your butane lighter! Shaking the can increases the amount of propellant in the mixture that goes into the lighter tank.

Are there any common problems with butane lighters?

However, lighters are far more convenient than matches and also more economical. That being said, butane lighters and even jet lighters can have problems with operation. One of the most common problems associated with any type of lighter is a failure to ignite, accompanied by a hissing sound.

How do you adjust the flame on a butane lighter?

Check the flame adjuster to ensure that it is not too high; on a standard butane lighter, you’ll find the slide adjustment on the back, under the metallic cap. On a jet lighter, such as the Jetline Triple Flame Pocket Torch Lighter, the adjuster is usually located on the bottom of the lighter.

Do you need a flint for a butane lighter?

It’s not necessary to fuss with or replace a flint on a butane lighter. For most models, it’s simply click the button and a flame emerges. While many butane lighters feature torch-style jets, there are plenty of soft flame lighters that run on butane too. Butane lighters can also be finicky at times.

How do you adjust the flame on a craftsman electric lighter?

Insert the head into the slot of the adjuster and rotate it toward the minus symbol a small amount. Check the lighter to determine if you have lowered the flame height/fuel flow sufficiently. If it still does not light, continue to turn it toward the minus symbol, checking the lighter periodically to determine if it lights.