How Many Lights Can I Get From a Typical Cigar Lighter?

This is an important question, as the answer will determine just how much you have to spend on lighter fluid or new lighters. How many lights does the average cigar lighter provide?

The reason there is no firm answer to this question is because lighters vary so wildly in flame configuration and flame type. In addition, some smokers take longer to light their cigars than do other smokers. Finally, you will need to understand a bit more about the process of lighting that cigar to develop a firm understanding of why you cannot answer your question adequately.

Now, at least one disposable lighter manufacturer claims that their products will light 3,000 times. This is a bit misleading. Of course, its possible to light a lighter that many times, but do not expect the average lighter to light 3,000 cigars, or even to give you that many relights. Why is there such a disparity in the provided information and reality?

It all comes down to how long you maintain that flame, what configuration of flames you have and how long it takes you to light your cigar. For instance, a double or triple jet lighter will go through fuel far faster than a single jet lighter. A single flame butane lighter will consume even less fuel than a single jet lighter. However, the average cigar takes time to light. During this time, your lighter remains lit, burning fuel the entire time.

So, the amount of time required to light your cigar has a dramatic impact on how many lights youll get out of your lighter. Obviously, the longer your lighter remains lit, the more fuel youll use and the fewer total uses youll enjoy. To find out how many times the average cigar lighter will light you up, you should purchase an affordable model and then track the usage of it. Simply keep a count of how many cigars or cigar relights you are able to enjoy and youll have an answer. With this answer, you can then decide which types of lighters are best for you.