Long lighters don't last long

October 15, 2012 9:54 PM

Are there any refillable long lighters that do not suck?

We regularly use long lighters to light the woodstove, candles, incense, etc. Unfortunately, they don't seem to last very long -- generally the sparker gives out. Can you recommend a long lighter that has the following qualities?

* Refillable
* Sturdy
* Long enough to get down to the bottom of a tall glass votive
* Under $20
* Has a torch flame (desirable but not required)

(I saw this response, looking to see if there are any new products since it was posted.)

posted by ottereroticist to home & garden (4 answers total)

There is something to be said for a big bundle of those extra-long wooden matches.
posted by brennen at 10:22 PM on October 15, 2012 [3 favorites]

Or get something multi-purpose, like a blow-torch, though that doesn't help with your votive need (thinking more fireplace..)
posted by colin_l at 11:14 PM on October 15, 2012

A piece of dry spaghetti is the cheapest, most reliable long lighter I've found. Just ignite one end with a regular lighter and you can LIGHT ALL THE THINGS! It may not work as well for a wood stove, depending on your kindling situation.
posted by youngergirl44 at 6:18 AM on October 16, 2012 [6 favorites]

Flints are pretty easily replaced. You can even use one from a cheap lighter.
posted by noxetlux at 11:01 AM on October 16, 2012