Is there some trick to get this to ignite with the soldering tip? Torch tips light first try every time. Only having an issue with the soldering tip.
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They should light just as easily. Double check the tip in installed right. Gas on. Few clicks. And then give it a few to see if it warms up. The fire may not be entirely visible.
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Occasionally I have to try a few times, but usually it's not a problem. I have had a lot more trouble with lighters and I have found that if I hold the lighter upright (not the correct position to fill) connect to the fill can and then open the lighter (as if to start) and let it blow through for a few seconds, it usually lights afterwards.
1426094
I have not had a problem igniting the soldering tip as long as the little air hole is pointed up. You can see the flame thru this hole
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Mine seems to light better with the valve turned to the lowest setting. And let it warm 3 to 5 min then turn it to the desired heat.Good luck.
239017
I have been using it for months & haven't had trouble igniting it. I use it to make jewelry. With the tips off its a torch. You may be able to ignite with a lighter or striker, personally I would be afraid it would explode. I probably would get a new one if the auto igniter quit.
222441
The stock tip that comes with the regular zippo butane worked for me. Make sure to fully discharge the lighter with a pen or other pointy tip first. Good luck
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.
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I think that the preceding respondents have all answered the question well. I second the answer on the batteries too. Sometimes you have to hold the ignition switch down a little long for the spark to catch on. If you've used the burner a lot and it's not igniting, you may need to do a carbon removal/dry burn procedure on the wick . See Manual, page 10. I did this on our heater, and it made a world of difference. J. Suprys
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I had the same issue. I learned to hold the dial at pilot for about 5 seconds and had to light the pilot area with a lighter. Once lit I slowly turn the dial to high and its ignites every time. I haven't had an issue since.. Hope this helps
96940
Sorry I cant help ,my torch is going strong. I suggest that you call the manufacture of the torch Thanks
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Unfortunately I don't have a good solution. My fire pit came with a defective igniter and so I resorted to using a $1.00 Walmart igniter. I hold the switch in for about 20 seconds and the burner stays lite.
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Hot enough to melt the solder but not the came. Try it on a test piece of came...if the came melts, the iron is too hot.
1425623
I got the first lighter.. Filled it with butane.. It didn't light. I complained, a 2nd was shipped..and that one also failed to work. Sparks, but no flame. JUNK!
398126
You need to purchase 2 or 3 batteries, as suggested by "often bought together." There are various sections of the body you can add or take out to make it work with 2 or 3.I only got 2, and the torch does not come anywhere close to the rated brightness - in fact it is rather dim. I ordered more of the batteries. Hopefully adding the third will bet the brightness up.
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First of all there is a safety switch right below the button, you have to move the switch to the left. The switch will stay in that position, then press the button ( this button is the ignition button ) . If the torch ignites the button will snap back to the right position. Also make sure your torch has fuel in it. I have never had a speck of trouble with mine, it is the best torch I ever owned and I have had several. Jack
1105691
Unplug the mig torch lead. Measure the OD of end block that fits into the welder. post it and I will check for you.
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I've never had a problem with mine. It is entirely possible the mantle is alite but it will not flame or may not even glow. The technology used in manufacturing the mantle is quite unique,mthere is no flame involved. The mantle might flame at first after lighting it, let it flame for a few second then blow it out. Replace the lid, if it lights the case of the unit will be warm. My zippo hand warmer is great, it stays warm all day.
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I have the same issue with this lighter. I usually have to use both hands to light the lighter, flicking it several times before it ignites, sometimes and you have to squeeze the safety REAL hard. It sucks because I am used to one hand lighters.
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Did you check to ensure there is no fouling of the ignition wire? This happened on my previous torch and I never could get the igniter clean enough to use again...so I ordered a new torch.
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humm...I assume you are using "lump" charcoal. On that basis try lighting it with a torch or one of the little wax impregnated compressed wood lighters. Lump cam be difficult to light, once you get the hang of it no problem.