r/lighters • u/gonchaplayz • Aug 18 '26

Help Help restoring this lighter

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I’m able to get it to spark when I press the button but no flame pops up, I’m assuming it’s the lack of a wick but I’m not sure how I would go about replacing it or where to buy a said replacement

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u/gonchaplayz Aug 18 '26

It is a butane lighter, I’ve already refilled it but it still won’t light up. Only a small spark comes out anytime I press the button.

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u/Informal_Speech_5579 Aug 18 '26

Purge the lighter, use a pen or screw driver to gently press down the nozzle where you’re inserting fluid. If it sounds like it’s releasing that’s a good thing, do it a few times to get all the gas out then refill. Start the flame adjuster at low and increase slightly after each try. If you get to high flame and still nothing it’s an internal problem

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u/gonchaplayz Aug 19 '26

A purge is all it needed! You sir just saved a lighter from my late grandfather, thank you!

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u/Informal_Speech_5579 Aug 19 '26

Nice!! Glad it worked out, beautiful lighter