Butane Filling Hint

allan · Mar 17, 2014

This little hint I'm sure has been mentioned in the past, but I figure I'd mention it again.
For those of us who use butane lighters, I've found that putting the lighter in the freezer for a few minutes before filling helps pack more gas into the unit instead of just filling at room temperature.
I'm not sure about the physics, but it seems to be able to pack more gas in when very cold.
It works for me.

tbradsim1 · Mar 17, 2014

Allen you're reducing the Vapor Pressure, try running hot water in Bathroom sink and immerse Butane bottle up to 1/3 of can for a few minutes, you're raising the vapor pressure. Take lighter and fill counting to 8 or 10, wait a few minutes and fill again, you will be surprised how long it will last. Best to you Buddy.

allan · Mar 17, 2014

Brad
Another good idea.

leparker · Mar 17, 2014

Thanks for the good info, I appreciate it as my butane never seems to last as long I think it should.

bryanf · Mar 17, 2014

Thanks, but I've given up completely on the refillables. They fail just when you need them most! My favorite lighter is now officially a white bic disposible lighter, so you can see how much fluid you have left.

allan · Mar 17, 2014

Bryan
I can't disagree with you at all. For that matter, strike anywhere matches are excellent too.
I guess that I enjoy the 'elegance' of a nice lighter, troublesome as they sometimes will be.

bryanf · Mar 17, 2014

I do use my fancy refillable butane at home, but it has left me wandering the streets like a vagabond begging for a light one too many times.

fnord · Mar 18, 2014

Thank you, Allan and Bradley.
The "Learn something new everyday" quota has been filled again.
Fnord

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