Investing in a high quality lighter is a great way to ensure that you have the ability to smoke when you would like. However, over time, it's quite possible that your lighter will become damaged. While uncommon, you might find that you need to replace your flint wheel, either due to wear and tear or damage. This is where it pays dividends to purchase Zippo lighters, as they come with a lifetime warranty. If your flint wheel becomes damaged, you only need to send the lighter to the company and they will repair the lighter at no cost to you.
Other manufacturers offer warranties as well, but not all of them do. If your lighter does not have a warranty, you need to know how to proceed with repairs and replacement. First, you should locate the lighter's serial number. Usually, this is found stamped on the bottom of the outer case. However, you might find it located on the inside of the outer case, or even on the insert somewhere. Once you have the serial number, you will need to order replacement parts from the manufacturer. This can usually be done online, though not always.
Sometimes, you can find a similar lighter and use it for spare parts. Look at the mounting method used to affix the flint wheel on both lighters. If they are the same and the wheels are of the same dimensions, you should have no problem fitting the wheel from the donor lighter to your own.
Removal and installation of a flint wheel will vary considerably, depending on the brand of lighter in question. For disposable lighters, the trouble with replacing a flint wheel is more than the cost of just buying a new one. In the case of a reusable lighter in need of a replacement wheel, you'll need to determine whether you have the tools needed to remove and install the wheel.
Rivets are some of the most commonly used mounting methods, but you will need a couple of tools to successfully remove and install the wheel. You will need a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the rivet from the donor lighter (as well as the rivet from your own lighter). You will also need a new rivet and a pop rivet tool to reinstall the rivet when you have managed to remove it from the donor lighter.
Other manufacturers offer warranties as well, but not all of them do. If your lighter does not have a warranty, you need to know how to proceed with repairs and replacement. First, you should locate the lighter's serial number. Usually, this is found stamped on the bottom of the outer case. However, you might find it located on the inside of the outer case, or even on the insert somewhere. Once you have the serial number, you will need to order replacement parts from the manufacturer. This can usually be done online, though not always.
Sometimes, you can find a similar lighter and use it for spare parts. Look at the mounting method used to affix the flint wheel on both lighters. If they are the same and the wheels are of the same dimensions, you should have no problem fitting the wheel from the donor lighter to your own.
Removal and installation of a flint wheel will vary considerably, depending on the brand of lighter in question. For disposable lighters, the trouble with replacing a flint wheel is more than the cost of just buying a new one. In the case of a reusable lighter in need of a replacement wheel, you'll need to determine whether you have the tools needed to remove and install the wheel.
Rivets are some of the most commonly used mounting methods, but you will need a couple of tools to successfully remove and install the wheel. You will need a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the rivet from the donor lighter (as well as the rivet from your own lighter). You will also need a new rivet and a pop rivet tool to reinstall the rivet when you have managed to remove it from the donor lighter.
About the Author:
Ryder is a consultant for an online specialty cigar lighters store and has expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including torch lighters.
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