Comments on: Long lighters don't last long

Question: Long lighters don't last long

ottereroticist — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:54:40 -0800

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.)

By: brennen

brennen — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:22:22 -0800

There is something to be said for a big bundle of those extra-long wooden matches.

By: colin_l

colin_l — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:14:00 -0800

Or get something multi-purpose, like a blow-torch, though that doesn't help with your votive need (thinking more fireplace..)

By: youngergirl44

youngergirl44 — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:18:05 -0800

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.

By: noxetlux

noxetlux — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:01:48 -0800

Flints are pretty easily replaced. You can even use one from a cheap lighter.