Wide range of lighters for gas stoves. Types of lighters

Today, gift lighters are produced in a wide range, mainly related to their appearance. The materials used (plastic or metal) and the shapes of lighters can be quite unexpected.

Principle of operation

Different lighters have various mechanisms. There are 2 types of lighters based on the type of fuel used:

1. Gasoline - characterized by durability and strength. They are sold unfilled, so gasoline for them must be purchased separately, using according to the instructions. All gasoline lighters have the same operating principle. Their design includes a gasoline container filled with special cotton wool, an ignition wheel and a wick. Ignition occurs due to the friction of the gear on the flint, which ensures high reliability and durability of the lighter.
2. Gas - divided into silicon, electronic and piezo.

The operating principle of gas silicon lighters is similar to the operating principle of gasoline lighters. They are reliable. However, their disadvantage is the need to periodically replace the flint.

The gift piezo lighter contains a piezo element for arson. Ignition is carried out through the activation of a piezoelectric element, as a result of which a spark occurs between the wire of this element and the divider, which is located in the end part of the upper valve. This divider creates a gas-air mixture that provides ignition. Do not touch this part as this can easily lead to damage. Overall, the piezo lighter is very durable.

A lighter containing an electronic circuit works through almost the same processes as a piezo lighter. The operation of such a lighter is started by pressing a button from the battery, while the voltage itself is converted to desired value. These lighters are different maximum convenience applications.

By type of flame electronic lighters are divided into turbocharged and conventional lighters.

In a conventional lighter, the gas exits through a divider; the gas leaves the top valve at low speed and mixes with air at the outlet.

In a turbocharged lighter, gas initially passes through a special diaphragm through an opening in the turbine, and as the gas exits, its speed increases sharply. Then in side holes air enters, which goes under pressure into the flame former located on the turbine. This shaper creates a flame of the required shape. Some turbo lighters are equipped with a spiral above the turbine, made of refractory metal and providing increased resistance to wind. The heating of the coil occurs due to thermal inertia. It does not allow the flame to go out due to exposure to strong winds. In bad weather, lighters of this type are most preferable.

It is necessary to prevent moisture, dust or dirt from getting on the lighter. Do not touch the turbine or divider, as this may cause the lighter to malfunction.

Execution

According to the design variant, lighters are distinguished between hand-held and tabletop lighters.

Hand-held lighters are universal and widely used. Tabletops are suitable for offices and serve as interior elements. The lighter can have a metal, plastic, wooden or marble body. Table lighters are stable on horizontal surfaces.

Selecting a lighter

When choosing a lighter, you need to pay attention to its aesthetics, appearance, and surface evenness. The surface should not include any scratches or roughness.

A gift lighter must be packaged in beautiful box. It must be accompanied by a label containing the name of the manufacturing company, service life and features of use of the product.

A quality lighter provided correct use can serve for a very long time, never letting the owner down. Flaw gasoline lighters is high price their. Another disadvantage is the smell of gasoline, which is unpleasant for many, but invariably accompanies lighting. This lighter needs to be refilled often. Therefore, going to long haul, you'll have to take a bottle of gasoline.

The highest quality lighters are coated with palladium or rhodium. Such lighters are characterized by the highest resistance to mechanical damage. It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the connection various parts, since such a product is highly flammable. Any gaps between the elements are unacceptable, otherwise the gas will immediately evaporate and the gasoline will instantly evaporate. When choosing a lighter for a gift, you need to take into account the preferences of the recipient. A too respectable and serious person is unlikely to like a lighter with a cool design on it, and an avid rocker will not like a sophisticated lighter with rhinestones. You can order an engraving on the lighter in the form of a monogram or design, a company logo or your motto. A convenient, large-sized tabletop lighter will definitely not get lost anywhere and will always be nearby. The idea of ​​installing a table lighter in the smoking room as an element of the interior will appeal to your guests and friends. A table lighter is ideal as a gift for your boss.

Some precautions must be taken. Those lighters from which fuel evaporates too quickly should not be used at all, as this indicates a crack or other serious defect. Avoid contact of the product with moisture, dust and dirt. The turbine and divider must not be touched with hands, otherwise the lighter may break. We wish everyone good gifts!

Gas lighters are divided into flint and piezo lighters by design.

How to refill a lighter?

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The first gas lighter appeared in Paris in 1947. The usual wick was replaced by a special valve, gasoline - by gas. Cigar lovers were very happy with this innovation, no longer feeling the acrid smell of gasoline. Gas lighters reusable good as a gift option, and also convenient to use, but have some filling features.

You will need

• gas cartridge for refilling lighters, adapters.

Instructions

The famous Soviet aircraft designer Robert Bartini proposed assessing the degree of progress of civilization by the speed of fulfillment of human desires. How long did it take ancient man, for example, to start a fire by friction? An hour, or even two. Today, this can be done in a few moments by clicking a disposable lighter once. How long can something like this last? useful device?

Advantages of a lighter

The first suitable for everyday use lighters appeared about two centuries ago. Over two centuries, they have changed greatly, becoming more compact and convenient to use. Inventors have put a lot of effort into making the lighter more reliable and durable. The main advantage of such a pocket device for making fire is the speed with which the flame appears. To get fire, you just need to press the lever with your finger.

Lighters are primarily used by those who are addicted to smoking. But this device can be convenient in many other everyday situations: with the help of a lighter you can start a fire, warm up an icy castle in the cold, or illuminate part of the surrounding space in the dark.

In many cases, the size of the flame can be adjusted by decreasing or increasing the fuel supply.

Until a certain time, manufacturers tried to develop and offer consumers a design that would be very durable. It would seem very tempting to always have a source of flame with you, which almost never runs out. The responsibility of the owner of the lighter is only to regularly fill it with gasoline or. But here’s the problem: this is one of those items that, according to statistics, tends to get lost most often. And here no amount of durability will help.

How long will a disposable lighter last?

Having studied the peculiarities of how users use lighters, some manufacturers have come to the conclusion that it is much more profitable not to waste effort on producing “eternal” devices, but to sacrifice the life of the lighter, while simultaneously making it much cheaper.

A “penny” lighter, designed for several thousand ignitions, will properly perform its function. If it gets lost, don’t mind, because you can buy a new one at any time.

The first disposable lighters appeared in the early 60s of the last century and immediately gained popularity among consumers. Today, several hundred million of them are sold throughout the world every year. This lighter is not needed periodically. In most cases, its design is so simple that it does not even involve adjusting the flame strength, since this process is performed automatically.

The term “disposable” when applied to a lighter does not mean that it can only be used once. It’s just that its design does not allow for refueling. As soon as the gas runs out, it stops working. However, this upsets few people, since it costs nothing to find an equivalent replacement at the nearest kiosk or store.

The service life of a disposable lighter depends on several factors. For example, from the manufacturer. Or how often it is used. Heavy smokers claim that the simplest lighter of this type will work properly for two to three months, while a branded lighter, equipped with a nylon body, can last up to six months. However, it does not immediately stop functioning: the strength of the flame decreases only gradually, reminding you that the lighter will soon need to be replaced. But more often than not, a disposable lighter does not survive to the point of complete failure. She simply gets lost in the everyday bustle, making room for a new one.

Piezo lighters, in turn, are divided into regular and turbo. In conventional piezo lighters, the fire is ignited using an electrical charge. The difference from ordinary ones is that gas is supplied to them under pressure - and the fire is not extinguished by the wind.

Most often found in lighters liquefied butane highly purified, a mixture of liquefied butane and propane, which is an order of magnitude cheaper, or isobutane.

Pure propane was only used in older style lighters. It was abandoned because this gas is explosive. The boiling point of propane occurs at -20 degrees Celsius, which can lead to an explosion. The boiling point of butane is +10. Butane lighters can only be used when exposed to direct sunlight.

It should be noted that lighters produced in the CIS are designed for a mixture of propane and butane. They can work even with mixtures of low purity. Imported lighters can only run on butane or triple-purified isobutane. These are mostly expensive and popular models lighters, which low-quality gas can simply ruin. Some branded lighters only run on liquefied isobutane.

The propane-butane mixture has higher pressure than pure butane and a lower degree of purification. This mixture is not suitable for piezo lighters.

Until recently, lighters were produced in cheap disposable versions. Nowadays these types of lighters are very rare. Reusable lighters of silicon or piezo type are mainly produced.

How to refill a lighter?

Refilling a lighter is only relevant if it is an expensive model. Price gas canister much higher than the cost of a regular refillable lighter.

To use a lighter, you need to purchase a can of liquefied butane or triple-purified isobutane.

How to refill a lighter correctly?

1. Turn the lighter over with the refill valve facing up. For most models it is located at the bottom.

2. Insert the canister stem into the valve, press and hold for 10 seconds. In this case, the can must be positioned with the stem down. When refueling is correct, gas should not escape.

3. After refueling, you must wait a few seconds.

4. To get rid of excess air, you need to set the combustion level valve to minimum. This valve is located next to the refill valve on most lighters. In this case, the lighter may not light up, since the air accumulated in it will first escape.

5. Adjust the combustion level. At this stage, a large flame is possible, which will burn out the accumulated dirt.

A can of gas usually lasts up to 30 refills, but this depends on the volume of the can itself and the size of the lighter.

The range of produced lighters is huge, this mainly concerns their appearance. The material, body, shape of lighters can be the most unpredictable

Mechanism of operation

Lighters differ, first of all, in their operating mechanism and their internal contents.

1. Gasoline lighters strong and durable. They are usually sold unfilled and fuel must be purchased separately, carefully following the refueling instructions. All gasoline lighters have the same operating principle - they consist of a gasoline container filled with special cotton wool, as well as an ignition wheel with silicon and a wick. In gasoline lighters, ignition occurs due to friction against the flint of the gear wheel, so durability and high reliability are the advantage of such lighters.

2. Gas lighters . By ignition device gas lighters divided into piezo, silicon and s electronic circuit ignition.

Flint gas lighters operate on the same principle as gasoline lighters. These lighters are reliable. The disadvantage is that the flint has to be replaced from time to time.

Piezo lighters use a piezoelectric element to set fire. Ignition occurs by triggering the piezoelectric element and causing a spark between its wire and the divider at the end of the upper valve. The divider contributes to the emergence gas-air mixture, which provides ignition. Under no circumstances should you touch the divider yourself, because... the lighter may break. These lighters are very long lasting.

In a lighter with an electronic circuit, ignition occurs in almost the same processes as in a lighter with a piezoelectric element. These lighters operate by pressing a button from a battery; the voltage is converted by the electronic circuit itself to the required value. These lighters are the most convenient to use.

According to the type of flame, lighters with an electronic circuit are divided into the following: with pipe-inflating and conventional

In conventional lighters, gas comes out through the divider from the top valve at a low speed, mixing with air at its outlet.

In a blow-pipe lighter, the gas first passes through a special diaphragm through a very small hole in the turbine, causing the gas to rapidly increase in speed. Air is then drawn in through the side openings and enters the flame former at the top of the turbine under strong pressure. The shaper gives the flame the desired shape. In some turbo lighters, a spiral made of refractory metal is installed above the turbine, which contributes to stronger wind resistance. The spiral heats up due to thermal inertia and does not allow the fire to go out when strong wind. It is better to use just such lighters in bad weather.

Note! Do not allow dirt, moisture or dust to come into contact with the lighter. It is better not to touch the divider or turbine, this may disrupt the operation of the lighter.

Lighter version

According to the design, lighters can be:

Tabletop

Manual

The second option is universal and is widely used. The first one is suitable for a study or office and can become unusual and interesting element interior The main part of the lighter can be marble, wood, or metal. Such lighters are stably placed on a horizontal surface.

Lighters for pipes and cigars

From time immemorial, cigars and pipes were lit with matches. True cigar fans do this even now. There are special matches for pipes and cigars; they are longer and thicker than regular ones, because... Lighting a cigar is not that easy. But modern technologies take their toll, and cigar lovers are gradually switching to lighters. It is very important to choose the right lighter. After all, a cigar tends to absorb any foreign odors well, so it is not recommended to light a cigar with a gasoline lighter. The smell of gasoline is transferred through the fire to the aroma of the cigar. It is better to use a gas lighter with a low flame. Cigars are most often smoked in fairly respectable society, and this requires choosing a respectable lighter. For example, there are lighters with two nozzles (low and wide flame) or with a guillotine (cut off the tip of cigars).

Turbo lighters are also used to light cigars. Thanks to their excellent individual properties, you can light a cigar very quickly. After all, gas is supplied to the lighter in it under high pressure that makes the flame even in bad weather conditions sustainable. But the speed of ignition can also be considered a disadvantage, because It is not customary to light cigars on the go, especially in the rain or wind. The main difference between a pipe lighter and others is that the fire is supplied to it from the side.

Universal lighters

A universal lighter helps to ignite country house fireplace or bonfire at a picnic. It will be convenient to light high-placed candles with its help. If your apartment has a gas stove, you can turn on the gas burner conveniently and safely with a hand-held lighter. In addition, this universal lighter looks very nice and will decorate your kitchen. However, it cannot be denied that the most common way to use this lighter is to light a cigarette if you don’t have a regular lighter or matches at hand!

Lighter color and finish

Nowadays, the dominant colors are: gold, silver, brown, black, blue, copper, red, green, gray, yellow, chrome, white, etc.

Also included are lighters with a matte body. In general, they are 95 percent zinc alloy with various impurities. The body is coated with non-toxic varnishes and paints. Most of the production technologies are classified and belong exclusively to the manufacturers. There are lighters with additional coating on the body: with rhodium, palladium, plastic, metal, gold plating, polishing, silvering.

Also outer side decorated with a logo, emblem, pattern and even a Venetian pattern, Swarovski crystals or a portrait of the founder of the manufacturer, which, of course, is reflected in the price of the lighter.

Selecting a lighter

When choosing a lighter, be sure to pay attention to aesthetics, appearance, quality and surface evenness. There should be no roughness or scratches on the surface.

The lighter must be packed in a special case or box. A label with the name of the manufacturer, service life of the product, and operating features must also be attached.

If a gasoline lighter is made with high quality and you use it correctly, then it will serve you for a long time and will not let its owner down. The downside is that a gasoline lighter really good quality is quite expensive. Another drawback is the smell of gasoline, which not everyone likes, but invariably accompanies lighting. This lighter often needs refilling. When going on the road, you need to remember to take a bottle of gasoline with you.

The highest quality lighters are coated with rhodium or palladium. These lighters are the most resistant to mechanical damage. Be sure to pay attention to the quality of joining of parts, because... These mechanisms are highly flammable and contain fire hazardous compounds. There should be no gaps between the elements. Otherwise, the gas will immediately evaporate, and the gasoline will quickly evaporate. When choosing a lighter as a gift, you need to take into account the tastes of the recipient of the gift. A respectable person will not be pleased with a lighter with a cool design, but an inveterate rocker will not be pleased with an elegant keychain lighter with rhinestones. You can order an engraving on the body of the lighter - a monogram or drawing, a company logo or your motto. A large, convenient table lighter will not get lost and will always be at hand. Original idea Decorating a smoking room with a table lighter will pleasantly surprise your guests and friends. If you are still wondering what to give to your colleague or boss, the best solution There will be a purchase of a table lighter!

Precautionary measures. Lighters, the fuel from which quickly evaporates, are not suitable for use, because... this indicates a defect or invisible crack. Contact with moisture and any dirt or dust should be avoided. It is better not to touch the turbine or the divider so that the lighter does not fail.

We wish you a good choice!

The classification of modern lighters has two main sections: according to the type used in the device fuel and ignition method. In the first case, everything is simple: lighters can be refilled with either gas (liquefied butane or liquefied propane- the flame can reach temperatures from 800 to 1970 degrees Celsius), or gasoline vapor (the flame can reach temperatures from 1300 to 1400 degrees Celsius). In the case of ignition methods, there are more options. Common types of lighters include:

• Silicon lighters(use of sparking material, silicon, through friction under mechanical influence);
• Sensory lighters (when the lid is opened, the gas supply begins and the sensor mechanism operates; when you bring your finger to the sensor, the mechanism produces a spark);
• Electrical lighters or lighters with electronic ignition circuit (the principle of operation is based on the cyclic closing and opening of the electrical circuit by a spark-forming rod under the influence electromagnetic field. An iron-containing rod closes the circuit, turns on an electromagnet, which draws the rod into itself and thereby opens the circuit; then the rod, under the action of a spring, returns to initial position, and the process repeats. Emerging electric arc ignites gas.) As a subtype, we can distinguish battery-powered lighters (designed to operate from one or more batteries, it is a pulse converter with a step-up transformer, produces many weak sparks while the button is pressed. There is also a similar type of battery-powered lighters (with the ability to recharge from network and also with USB charging ));
• Piezo lighters(has in its design a piezoelectric element that has a piezoelectric effect; when subjected to mechanical action, it produces a charge and generates a spark).

In addition, lighters can be classified into the following types:

- cigars;

- tube;

- fireplace;

- kitchen;

- cool lighters;

- well, and everyone else.

Lighters can also be pocket or tabletop, disposable or reusable (with the possibility of refilling)

And I almost forgot, according to the type of flame, lighters are divided into those that have a pipe blower, adjustable flame and ordinary. Gas, in conventional lighters, comes out of the top valve through the divider at a low speed and is mixed with air at its outlet. In tube lighters, the gas first passes through a special diaphragm in the turbine, through a very small hole with a sharp increase in speed. After this, through the side holes in the turbine, it draws in air and, under strong pressure, enters the flame former, which is located in the upper part of the turbine. The former is needed to create a flame the desired shape. In some turbo lighters, a spiral made of refractory metal is installed above the turbine for stronger wind resistance. Due to thermal inertia, this spiral heats up and does not allow the fire to go out in a strong wind.

The ignition principle is based on the piezoelectric effect (from the Greek ?? - piezo - I press). This phenomenon, discovered by the brothers Jacques and Pierre Curie in 1880, is that when single crystals of certain substances are compressed, electric charges. This single crystal replaces flint in the lighter design.
The piezoelectric element in a lighter is a small quartz crystal endowed with piezoelectric properties. When voltage is applied to a crystal, the crystal lattice is deformed and the dimensions of the crystal change. This is called the direct piezoelectric effect. Conversely, when a quartz crystal is stretched or compressed, tension is generated on its surface. This phenomenon is called the inverse piezoelectric effect. A slight blow to the quartz crystal located in the lighter generates a voltage of several hundred volts. This causes an electrical breakdown and a spark jumps between the electrodes. The gas catches fire.
By the way, a piezo lighter is a high-tech product, the brainchild of high technology the second half of the twentieth century and is a kind of mini-power plant... in the palm of your hand. In fact, isn’t it a miracle when pressing a finger on a key with a force of only 20-30 N is directly converted into high voltage 10-20 thousand Volts? Moreover, this is a practically inexhaustible source of energy; the service life of the piezoelements of such a mechanism is at least 12 years!

These lighters do not require power sources or other consumables(except gas of course).
Piezoelectricity is generated through an innovative process that does not use standard electric wires. Instead, the spark is produced using natural forces. The piezo igniter is very reliable.
Does not use piezoelectricity electrical connections, although many devices use wires to produce a spark in a specific location. To ignite such devices, you usually need to press a button. They are quite effective, easy to use, durable and require minimal maintenance.
Piezo lighters, as a rule, last much longer than mechanical lighters. The secret to their longevity is the lack of friction between the elements. However, if something happens to the piezoelectric element, you will not be able to repair it. No amount of cleaning will help him, “amateur” will kill the lighter completely. Note, however, that failure of the piezoelectric element is a very rare phenomenon.
In addition, piezo lighters are not at risk of gas leakage, which, unfortunately, often happens with flint lighters. Of course, we are talking here exclusively about high-quality piezo lighters from reliable manufacturers, and not about “black” market products.

You can select different kinds modern ignition devices. In accordance with the composition of the fuel being refilled, they are divided into gas and gasoline.

Gas

They are divided into several categories depending on the principle of ignition:

• Silicon.

Their design contains a tank filled with butane gas. Some containers are equipped with a valve for multiple refueling; models without the possibility of refilling are also produced, mainly in the budget segment. The spark formation mechanism is based on the friction of a notched wheel on the surface of a silicon stone. After a certain time, the flint wears off and must be replaced.

• Piezoelectric.

The piezoelectric element in lighters does not require replacement; it is practically eternal. When you press a button in such a device, the piezoelectric element produces a spark simultaneously with the opening of the gas supply valve.

• With electronic ignition.

According to the method of fuel supply, gas lighters are divided into conventional and turbocharged ones.

In devices of the first category, gas is supplied under low pressure, which creates a simple flame.

In turbocharged designs, a flame is created when fuel is supplied under high pressure. Thanks to this mechanism, the stability of fire formation in windy or rainy weather is not disrupted.

Gasoline

Compared to yours gas analogues, these devices appeared much earlier. In their body there is a tank for refilling gasoline. Cotton wool and a wick are inserted into the fuel container, which is ignited according to the silicon principle.

The disadvantages of gasoline lighters are: unpleasant smell gasoline and the ability of fuel to evaporate over time in the absence of tightness.

In 2014, products with a fundamentally new type of ignition appeared in the product segment under consideration - electric pulse lighters . They have no fuel, and can be charged from a laptop or computer via USB port. The essence of the operation of such devices is based on the formation of an electric pulse discharge. In visual terms, this discharge has the appearance of an arc. You can get something similar by turning on a stun gun.

If you want to surprise your family, friends or colleagues, we recommend choosing stylish and original lighters for them as a gift in our store. Rest assured, they will be satisfied! This is a great gift for New Year, Birthday or any other holiday.