How long does the electronic sparking mechanism function before it stops "firing" and no longer lights the butane streaming out of the barrel?
1425622
The mechanics which involves the hammer to be pulled back to initiate the spark for the fire broke the first month I had it. The electronic sparking mechanism still worked.
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!
1425624
It seems like the spark keeps firing randomly, the gun was just with no gas from the begining
1425625
I really don't know I've had mine for Lee six months and it works just fine
1425626
About 2 months the hammer on the gun broke. It was not used all of the time.NOT worth the money!
761952
i used the long lighter, it light just fine. did you use the new propane bottle? I don't remember since i used it 6 months ago.
1190363
This happens a lot when the butane hasn't stabilized. Shake up the can, fill with the can pointed downwards and in short bursts until you see it fizzing over. Shake the iron a little and let it warm to room temp. Set to low-medium and try igniting again. Hope this helps!
266877
Cut on the "ON" switch. If you tried to crank it with the switch "OFF", its flooded. Remove the sparkplug, replace it after about 15 minutes, then start the cranking procedure again. Be sure the switch is "ON", pump the gas bulb a few times (be sure the bulb is full of gas), pull out the choke, and pull the crank briskly, not too hard.
1415128
CharBroil did a recall early last year (2013) on the gas version of the Patio Bistro grills. The issue was with the ignitor being tied into the control knob assembly that controls the flow of propane gas for the grill's flame. On the control knob there is a lightning bolt which is where you would stop the dial so that the battery operated ignitor would create a spark for the gas to ignite creating a flame for the grill. People were going past this point, then wondering why the grill wasn't lit. All the while, propane gas was still filling up in the grill so that when they turned the knob back to the off position, the ignitor would ignite the built up propane gas and create a loud WHOOOMP!! of flame from the grill. The recall is a separate ignitor switch attached to one of the legs of the grill. It is wired up separate from the gas control knob in that when you now start the grill, you turn the knob to the lightning bolt position on the grill, then press the button on the separate ignitor switch to start the grill. I have put this new ignitor on the grill, it takes about 10 minutes to do, easy to fix. Grill works just as well with the separate ignitor. The ignitor assembly is free from CharBroil, you would need to go to their website to order the ignitor. It took about 10-12 days to get it by USPS.
272007
The ignition is electronic, however it sometimes doesn't want to light on the first try, so I started using a lighter since I have one right there anyway.
1638867
The butane is turned on and off and last for more than one pad. We have also used the pads for more than one time if it was the next night or two.
19560
I've only had mine awhile but I learned if you turn it to pilot, hold it down for 5 seconds then push the ignitor, it lights.
2088733
it normally lights up when heated enough==only a few minutes at most==i would imagine out is broken
616561
Yes, you turn on the gas and pull the trigger. Sometimes I have to pull the trigger twice, but it lights quickly if there is enough butane.
585897
For lighting only. There isn't a shut off though, other than turning off the gas. Don't get me wrong, love this lighter, but would have been even better if clicking the button again would turn it off.
1573235
Zippo tells you to let it burn out on it's own but you can just take the catalytic top off. Let it cool down completely for maybe 10 minutes or more and it's done burning.
1573236
It burns until it out of fuel. I guess you could put in an airtight container to extinguish the burner prior to all the fuel being consumed.
1182932
Yes, it takes about 5 minutes for the electric heating element to start vaporizing the liquid, then it will start smoking at the tip. Also recommend you use a heavy duty extension cord of 14 ga.
1003006
I did. I was just not as "forceful" with it. I just went over the burner lightly, removing as much of the gunk as I could. It didn't seem to affect it at all. Of course, I did end up getting the "sparker" wet, but once it dried (I just sparked it a few times) it lit right up. Haven't had any issues with any of it at all.
171962
It is a one touch igniting grill not cleaning. Just push the button and it lights the charcoal. Great grill
717534
It depends upon what you are going to do with it. How long a burn? How long can you physically hold in the trigger. When you release the trigger, the flame stops. For me, I expect the tank life to be twice as long as my old torch. The reason is that I would use the old one and set it down lit. So, it would be burning; but, not being used on task. The 8000 trigger shuts off the gas. Thus, it saves a lot of gas for me. Also, you can adjust the volume of gas with the tank valve. I do not run it wide-open. So, my tank will last a long time. I expect this tank of gas to last at least 2-3 years!