Lighter Instructions

At FlameSpade, we take pride in offering a wide selection of high-quality lighters, each designed with their own unique features.

Whether you own a butane torch, a classic wick lighter, or an electric arc lighter, proper care and maintenance will ensure long-lasting performance.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on refilling, troubleshooting, and maintaining your lighter to keep it working at its best.

Butane Lighters

How to Fill Your Butane Lighter

For more detailed instructions, a video tutorial can be viewed here.

  1. Purge the lighter – Before refilling, release any built-up gas by pressing down on the butane valve with a small screwdriver until all excess gas is released.
  2. Use the correct fuel - Please only use butane gas. We recommend any butane brand that offers at least 3X refined butane.
  3. Use the correct nozzle - A butane canister with a plastic nozzle will work universally with our lighters. If yours has a metal nozzle, please use a detachable nozzle provided in the cap of your butane canister.
  4. Fill the lighter – Hold the butane canister upside down and insert the nozzle securely into the butane valve. Firmly press down for 1-3 seconds. Repeat 1-2 additional times to completely fill your lighter.
  5. Let the butane warm up – Allow the lighter to sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cold butane to reach room temperature before ignition.

How to Adjust the Flame Size

For more detailed instructions, a video tutorial can be viewed here.

  1. Locate the adjustment dial - On most butane lighters, the flame is adjusted by turning the butane valve itself. If your lighter doesn't have a notched circle around the butane valve, then it likely has a separate flame adjustment dial beside the butane valve.
  2. Don't turn the screw - Please ensure you do not turn the actual screw that holds the lighter together. The adjustment dial will never look like a screw. 
  3. Adjust the flame - Using the included flame adjuster, turn the dial counter-clockwise towards the plus (+) to increase the flame size, or clockwise towards the minus (-) to decrease the flame size. The adjustment dial is sensitive, so please only turn 10-15 degrees at a time.

Troubleshooting Butane Lighters

  • Sparks but won’t ignite - Ensure the fuel tank has been purged, the lighter is adequately filled with butane, and the flame size has been adjusted.
  • Butane sprays out when filling - Make sure you're applying enough pressure and using the correct nozzle.
  • Flame goes out right away - Adjust the flame size using the flame adjustment dial.
  • Doesn't create a spark - Replace the flint. If your lighter just arrived and won't spark, it may be faulty. In this case, please contact us.
  • Suddenly stopped working - There's likely a build-up of air, so the fuel tank needs to be completely purged, then refilled.
  • Spitting liquid butane - Make sure to allow 2-3 minutes for the butane to warm up. If enough time was given and it's still spitting, turn down the flame size.

For further troubleshooting, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

Maintenance for Butane Lighters

  • Purging the fuel tank - Over time air will build up inside the fuel chamber. If your lighter suddenly isn’t performing well, purge any trapped air before refilling.
  • Using refined butane - We always recommend using at least 3X refined butane to prevent any debris in the butane from clogging your lighter.
  • Additional maintenance if your lighter uses flint:
    • Replacing the flint:

We always recommend our Premium Lighter Flints as they will work universally with all of our lighters. They can be purchased here.

For Sanji's Lighter and other similar styled lighters, a video tutorial can be viewed here.

For all other lighters, please follow the steps below:

      1. Locate the screw/cap for the flint (usually directly below, or directly beside the flint). If your lighter has no screw/cap, the entire flint wheel likely needs to be pulled out to access the screw.
      2. Once the flint screw/cap is located, carefully unscrew it making sure to not allow the loaded spring inside to launch it away.
      3. Pull out the spring and shake out any flint debris from inside.
      4. Drop a new flint into the chamber, followed by the spring, then the screw.
      5. Reassemble and strike the wheel to test for sparks.
    • Keeping it clean - Use a small brush or a dry cotton swap to remove any built-up debris from the ignition port.
      • Tip: Add a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%) to the cotton swab for an even deeper clean. Wipe off any excess with a dry cotton swab before use.

Wick Lighters

How to Fill Your Wick Lighter

For more detailed instructions, a video tutorial can be viewed here.

  1. Remove the fuel cap - Unscrew the largest cap on the bottom of the lighter. If it doesn't have a fuel cap, pull out the insert inside the lighter.
  2. Use the correct fuel - Please only use naphtha-based lighter fluid. We recommend Zippo brand, but any brand will do just fine.
  3. Add lighter fluid – Carefully saturate the cotton inside with lighter fluid (avoid overfilling). Wipe up any spillage. 
  4. Reassemble and wait – Rescrew the fuel cap, or replace the insert back into the lighter, and allow 1-2 minutes for the fuel to absorb into the wick before igniting.

Troubleshooting Wick Lighters

  • Won’t ignite - Ensure the lighter has enough fluid. If the flint is worn out, replace it.
  • Weak flame/wick is burning - The lighter needs more fuel. Add a bit more and try igniting again.
  • Leaking from the bottom - Ensure the fuel cap hasn't been cross-threaded. 
  • Leaking from the top - The lighter has likely been overfilled. Use a paper towel and hold it against the wick to soak up any excess.
  • Flame is too small - Use a pair of tweezers and pull out more wick to increase the flame size (be sure the lighter has sufficient fuel).

For further troubleshooting, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

Maintenance for Wick Lighters

  • Replacing the flint:

We always recommend our Premium Lighter Flints as they will work universally with all of our lighters. They can be purchased here.

      1. Locate the screw/cap directly beneath the flint (usually on the bottom of the lighter). If your lighter has an insert, this will need to be removed to access the flint.
      2. Once the flint screw/cap is located, carefully unscrew it making sure to not allow the loaded spring inside to launch it away.
      3. Pull out the spring and shake out any flint debris from inside.
      4. Drop a new flint into the chamber, followed by the spring, then the screw.
      5. Reassemble and strike the wheel to test for sparks.
  • Replacing the wick:

We recommend our Wired Lighter Wicks for the easiest replacing and a universal fit with all of our lighters. They can be purchased here.

For more detailed instructions, a video tutorial can be viewed here.

      1. Remove the fuel cap (or the insert if your lighter has one) to access the cotton.
      2. Use tweezers to pull out the old wick, and all of the cotton from inside the lighter. Set the cotton aside.
      3. Thread the Wired Lighter Wick from the top to the bottom, leaving ¼ inch (~6mm) sticking out from the top of the lighter. 
      4. Hold the wick in place and start reinserting the cotton, interweaving the wick between cotton pieces.
      5. Trim off the excess wick, insert the final piece of cotton, and refill your lighter.
  • Trimming the wick - When your wick starts to turn black and is not igniting properly, pull out some more wick with a pair of tweezers and trim off the burnt portion.
  • Keeping it clean - Use a small brush or a dry cotton swab to wipe down any built-up flint debris from the ignition port.
    • Tip: Add a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%) to the cotton swab for an even deeper clean. Wipe off any excess with a dry cotton swab before use.

Electric Lighters

How to Use an Electric Lighter

  1. Charge the lighter – Use the provided USB cable to charge the battery.
  2. Turn it on – Electric lighters have a power button or a sliding cover to activate the arc/coil.
  3. Ignite - While the lighter is on, just touch whatever you're burning to the arc/coil to ignite!

Troubleshooting Electric Lighters

  • Not turning on - Ensure the lighter is charged and the power button is activated.
  • Not charging - Try using a different USB cable and ensure the charging port is clean.

For further troubleshooting, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

Maintenance for Electric Lighters

  • Proper storage - Keep in a dry, room temperature environment (15-25°C or 59-77°F). Avoid long periods of heat or direct sunlight. 
  • Battery care - Charge regularly but avoid overcharging to maintain battery life.
  • Keeping it clean - Avoid pressing the ignition switch while cleaning. For coil lighters, pull back the cover and wait until the coil turns off before clearing. Use a small brush or a dry cotton swab to remove any carbon buildup.
    • Tip: Add a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%) to the cotton swab for an even deeper clean. Wipe off any excess with a dry cotton swab before use.

For additional support, feel free to contact us here, or at support@flamespade.com and we'll be happy to help!