| Once, choices in lighters used to be between a | | | | levels and that the blue flame, or flames, will burn hot |
| liquid-fueled refillable or a disposable butane. While | | | | enough and bright enough for everyone to see. |
| most individuals gradually moved toward the latter, | | | | Refueling these lighters is a very easy affair. The |
| there are many consumers who detest the idea of | | | | canisters used to dispense the butane are designed |
| everything being disposable. Today, there are several | | | | to mate with the receivers on the bottom of these |
| butane lighters on the market which are refillable, | | | | lighters which ensures that there are no mishaps. One |
| reliable and durable. They're easy to maintain and | | | | should never attempt to force an incorrect adapter |
| clean and offer a hot-burning, windproof flame in | | | | or to use a fuel other than butane in these lighters. |
| most cases. These are a great accessory for | | | | There are various grades of butane available on the |
| anyone, smoker or not. | | | | market. If one has purchased an elegant lighter, it |
| Those who like an ultra-modern look may enjoy one | | | | makes sense to purchase a high grade of butane to |
| of the many Lotus lighters on the market. Many of | | | | go with it. The performance, of course, will also be |
| these are of the torch variety which offer a | | | | much better. |
| clean-burning, blue flame which will light under just | | | | A lighter should say something about the individual |
| about any conditions. The sound of the flame itself is | | | | who carries it. Someone who spends a great deal of |
| an attractive element of these designs and the | | | | time at business meetings or elegant affairs may |
| characteristic roaring sound is sure to turn heads. The | | | | prefer a slim, classy butane that can light a cigar |
| case designs span from simple and elegant to | | | | without a hint of fuel flavor. Someone who spends a |
| downright futuristic. | | | | lot of time on a motorcycle may prefer a classic |
| There are several different grades of butane | | | | chrome Zippo that lights under any conditions and |
| available. If one makes the investment required for a | | | | that offers the head-turning "snap" when the lid is |
| good lighter"it is surprisingly affordable, actually"they | | | | put back into place. Either way, there are plenty of |
| should make the corresponding investment in lighter | | | | models from which one may choose and the best |
| fluids. Look for fuel that advertises zero-impurities. | | | | ones will likely hold up for a lifetime. |
| This means that the lighter will perform at peak | | | | |