Adjusting Butane Lighter Flame for Tobaco Pipe

So you can't adjust the flame on you butane lighter. Suggestions.

Since every company uses a unique system for adjusting the flame of the lighter, it is difficult to offer suggestions about your specific lighter.

Occasionally, I have found it necessary to disassemble a lighter and make corrections to the adjustment mechanism. Although it's not an overly technical process, it would be very difficult to describe it here, especially without details concerning your particular lighter.

However, it is far more common to encounter problems caused by the need for a thorough cleaning or proper refilling. This is especially true with refillable lighters that have been in use for several years. Assuming your lighter does not have an actual mechanical problem with its internal fittings (which would require repair or replacement), here are some general tips and suggestions that may help resolve the issues you're experiencing:

• Completely bleed the air and any remaining butane from the lighter before refilling. Do this by carefully depressing the filling nozzle on the lighter with a small tool. You will hear a hissing sound as air and small amounts of butane are expelled. Repeat until the hissing stops. Be careful not to bend or damage the nozzle, which will prevent proper filling.
• Use compressed air to clean out the flame nozzle of the lighter.
• Use a cotton swap dipped in alcohol to clean and remove soot buildup on the lighter. This will help clear out any residue or debris that may prevent the lighter from working properly.
• Turn the flame adjustment knob back and forth several times through its entire range of motion. Then place it to a medium setting before refilling or using it.
• When filling the lighter, be careful not overfill with butane. Depress the butane canister on the lighter for 1-3 seconds, then release. Repeat this 2-3 times until the lighter is filled.
• Do not use the lighter immediately after filling. The filling process causes the internal nozzles and gas fittings to become very cold, and the lighter becomes "frozen," so to speak. Simply wait five to ten minutes until the lighter has reached room temperature before trying to use it.