In a cheap ol' plastic BIC-type lighter there's a divider that separates the fuel chamber into two sections. Why does this exist? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Nov 27, 2008 - 18 answers

Which is more environmentally-friendly: matches or lighters? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Aug 28, 2008 - 8 answers

My downstairs neighbors use lighter fluid for their charcoal grill and the fumes fill our condo if we aren't home. What are the specific health hazards of the fumes from charcoal lighter fluid? [more inside]
posted by bugsoup on Jun 28, 2008 - 9 answers

What the heck is it? [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams on May 18, 2008 - 14 answers

I've got four add-ons in my car that need 12VDC power: cell phone, sat radio, ipod, GPS. If you have this same problem, and you hate seeing wires everywhere, what have you done about this? Bonus points if you drive my car (2004 toyota corrolla). [more inside]
posted by luser on Mar 31, 2008 - 9 answers

IsraelFilter: Where can i Buy This Powerthingy In Israel? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Sep 24, 2007 - 3 answers

Zippofilter: I recently bought a 1976 Zippo knockoff at an antique store for $3. It has a wick and flint, but is completely out of oil. The problem is that the aluminum has oxidized and is so jammed in there that i can't remove it for refilling. Does anyone know a way to get it out?
posted by KingoftheWhales on Aug 31, 2007 - 14 answers

What kind of lighter is this and where can I find one? Here are a couple of pictures. My brother got this lighter as a gift years ago and I've always wanted one. Anyone know where I might be able to find one. My brother always refers to it as a "miners lighter" and on the bottom it says; IMCO TRIPLEX SUPER austria 6700
posted by blackout on Jun 21, 2007 - 5 answers

What's the story on car cigarette lighters? Standardization, origins, etc [more inside]
posted by white light on Jan 16, 2007 - 5 answers

How do bic lighters maintain the same sized flame regardless of the amount of fluid left inside? [more inside]
posted by cyphill on Oct 22, 2005 - 13 answers

Why do my disposable lighters somewhat frequently break? [more inside]
posted by nobody on Mar 29, 2005 - 14 answers

Looking for more info on my Zippo! I received a brass Zippo lighter with a bas-relief design on the front that depicts the mechanical inner workings of the lighter (very cool!), and I'd like to find out more about it. [+] [more inside]
posted by taz on Dec 24, 2004 - 7 answers

I got a Zippo lighter as a promo thing at a bar last night, but it came empty. I bought a butane refill thing at a store and tried to fill the lighter, but apparently I just emptied the gas into the air. When I sparked the lighter I got a huge burst of flame for a instant, then nothing, which I assumed was the gas igniting.

I'm trying to search on the internet, but haven't found a straight answer: do Zippos use a special fuel? Was my problem that I didn't use the right brand, or that I was using compressed liquid that dispensed in aerosol form?
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Oct 24, 2004 - 18 answers