| Owners of refillable lighters know that having a can | | | | storing butane in the home. Almost all canisters are |
| of butane fuel available is a must even if a lighter | | | | able to withstand high temperatures. So even if you |
| lasts a very long time on a single refill. Without extra | | | | live in climate conditions that are considerably |
| butane, cigar and pipe smokers may have to use a | | | | warmer, your butane will still store well. Quite simply, |
| less disirable lighting device when their usual butane | | | | you should utilize the same methods of storing your |
| lighter runs out of fuel. | | | | butane that you use for storing your lighter. For |
| For most smokers, butane lighters are the preferred | | | | example, don't put the butane canister in direct |
| source of fire for lighting tobacco as these lighters | | | | sunlight. This may cause the temperature of the |
| leave no unusual flavor or odors on the tobacco. This | | | | canister to exceed safe levels. Instead, store your |
| is why it is of the utmost importance to always have | | | | fuel in a dry, cool place, out of direct sun, and far |
| extra fuel on hand in order to ensure the most | | | | from any other possible sources of extreme heat. |
| enjoyable smoking experience. | | | | Do not store your butane canister in your car or |
| So, what is the proper way to store butane for your | | | | truck. The temperature inside of a vehicle in warm, |
| refillable lighter? Storing butane fuel simply requires a | | | | summer months can reach extremely high levels. |
| few precautions and common sense. You'll find that | | | | Keeping your butane at home is always the best |
| there is a wide variety of brands and canister sizes | | | | option as it is safe from extreme temperatures and |
| of butane and, by law, these containers have to | | | | will ensure that your butane supply is safe. |
| include instructions regarding storing and using the fuel | | | | Additionally, also make sure that the tip of the |
| on the canister label. Butane fuel comes in a container | | | | butane container is not damaged or clogged. If the |
| that is pressurized. As long as you follow the | | | | tip is damaged or is clogged through use, remove the |
| instructions on the label, you can ensure that you do | | | | clog or throw away the container and buy a new |
| not have accidents and that you keep the fuel safely | | | | one. Just by following these simple steps and tips, |
| on hand. | | | | your butane supply will remain safe and will ensure |
| Storage is the first step to proper butane safety. | | | | that you always have the fuel on hand that you |
| Make sure to keep it out of the reach of kids when | | | | need. |