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lighters !!? is the ban still on at uk airports for taken lighters on the plane? have looked at the web site but no mention of this

LiGHTERS♥?:)? OK so I'm 14 & ppl say i look 17 so if i tried to buy a lighter at like a store like target or a gas station do u think they will give it to me?? PLZ ANSWER IF U KNOW:)

How can I send lighters to a foreign country? I'm traveling and giving lighters as gifts. Lighters banned on airplanes, so I'm wondering if there's another way to send the lighters.

What is the legal minimum age requirement to buy lighters and matches in the UK? I know you used to be able to smoke and buy lighters at 16, but the age limit got raised to 18, well at least for smoking. With this did the legal age requirement for buying lighters and matches also raise to 18?

What are the shipping laws concerning lighters? I have an old collection of vintage lighters. Some of them have fluid, some of them have corroded fluid, and some of them are empty. I want to sell them on eBay. What are the laws concerning shipping a lighter with fluid or gel in it?

How do you keep your lighters from growing legs? How do you mark your lighters so nobody steels them? I live 11 miles from anything, so when you get a lighter you hang on to it for deer life. Cuz it’s a journey to replace it. LOL There are always ppl around and when they go my lighters seem to grow legs or something.

How did soldiers get their Zippo lighters. How did they become so popular? I've seen many Zippo lighters that were personalized for people who participated in different wars, and there are different emblems that correspond to different squads and divisions, etc ... Where did they get their lighters and how did it become so popular? You may also share your wartime Zippo stories if you like.

How does the electric starter work on lighters/grills etc.? On some types of lighters (not flint lighters) you pull the trigger and it makes a spark. How does it create the spark?

What is a good site to purchase BIC lighters? I'm looking to buy the limited edition lighters available now in variety of stores. Problem is, none sold where I live. Need help finding a good website to get lighters cheap for my collection.

Why do my car cigarette lighters only work sometimes? The power outlets (cig lighters) in my 2000 jeep cherokee almost never work. They randomly work when i don't need them, but they never work when i need them to power my gps charger. I have had my friend who owns a mechanical shop look at them before and he has replaced the fuse/relay. Both times when he has looked at my car, the lighters have come on for him, it is just unlucky that they don't work when he is not around. What could this be?

how can i send my lighters back home through mail or something? i am on vacation, and will be going home soon. i bought some lighters as gifts while i was here, but then i realized that bringing a lighter on an airplane is very problematic, if not illegal. is there any way for me to send the lighters from Europe-Asia area to California?

How is it that coins burn out cigarette lighters in vehicles? I can't use my cigarette lighters in my car anymore to charge my phone because a penny and a dime were inside the cigarette lighter thingy. Is that just a fuse that I need to replace or something more?

How old do you have to be to purchase lighters? I really want to get a zippo lighter. I am 14, I dont smoke, but I like to do lighter tricks and burn stuff. How old do you have to be , and what stores can you buy zippo lighters at? In maryland.

What is a good place to buy custom engraved lighters in New York City? I'm looking for a lighter, a good one for a reasonable price but I haven't been able to find anything outside the usual grocery with a share of run-of-the-mill lighters. Any help would be appreciated.

Where can I buy a box of disposeable cigarette lighters online? I bought some cheap disposable cigarette lighters online about a year ago and im out of them now and need more but can't remember the site and can't seem to find it on the Froogle search like I did before. Any ideas where I can buy a box of disposeable lighters online?

Where is the fuse for the cig lighters in a 95 olds cutlass? I recently got a new aftermarket lighter, and successfully installed it. But it doesn't work. I suspect it's either the wiring or the fuse. I looked in the 2 fuse boxes that are in the engine compartment, but I didn't see anything that looked like it would power the cig lighters. I looked in the glove compartment and the driver's footwell for additional fuse boxes and found nothing. Where else can it be?

Where are the fuses for the cigarette lighters in an Audi Q7? Where are the fuses for the cigarette lighters in an Audi Q7 (2006, S Line 3.0 TDi)? It must be all separate fuses as the sockets have gone one by one, first the ones in the central console, then the ones in the rear passenger area and finally now the one in the boot. I have checked the fuse box in the boot on the right behind the panel, but all those fuses seem OK, so the fuses must be somewhere else, any ideas?

Why do lighters only light after the second spark? Ok so, excluding zippos, why do normal lighters only light after the second spark? You try to light it, it just sparks, second try it lights? It is a safety thing or? Just wondering!

Where can I get good quality lighters? I'm a collector of lighters. Anyone can recommend site where i can get unique lighters?

What kind of lighters use electronic ignition? what is electronic ignition and how is that different than regular lighters?

Is there a black wooden cabinet with a glass front door for Zippo lighters to hold about 30? I have seen stuff on ebay but I don't want to hold 50 or 90 lighters and they are all brown wood. Where could I find one? I don't have the time or tools to physically make one right now.

Where can i get lighters made from my idea? Where can i get lighters made from my idea? I have a trademarked logo and I would like to make it in to a lighter. does anyone know who makes those cool torch lighters.. and if they could make lighters the way I want them for my company.

Where can I find zippo lighters in a walmart? So i heard you can buy Zippos at a walmart. I am going to a walmart supercenter today and I'm wondering in what section of the store the Zippo lighters would be? I don't think my walmart sells cigarettes, I haven't really look around for them though

Is there an age requirement to buy lighters in MA? I want to know where I can buy lighters and if its legal? And if it is illegal they can only not sell to me right? I cant have the cops called for asking to buy a lighter? Thanks in advance.

Why do I subconsciously steal lighters when I do not smoke? I always tend to put peoples lighters into my pocket after using them to light patients ciggies or to light the oven at work. I never do the same with borrowed pens or other items. I wonder why I feel the subconscious need for so many stolen lighters? Can you help?

Is it true that you can take lighters on airplanes now? I'm flying in two days and I want to bring my lighter, and my mom told me that the rules changed and that lighters are allowed. Is that true? And do you think I could bring hemp so I can make hemp braclets, if I already have it pre-cut? Because I know that hemp is illegal in New york schools.

Are there any lighters that automaticaly start? are there any lighters (like the zippos) that start as soon as you raise the top? i'm looking for brands or what this kind of lighter would be called.

Question about cigarette lighters are used in action movies? I have a question about the way cigarette lights are used in action movies. Like in Deep Blue Sea. There's a scene where one of the characters strikes the cigarette lighter, then throws it into a room filled with gas vapors. The room explodes Hollywood style, naturally, but my question is this: will the lighter continue to stay lit after the person lets go of the striker? I don't smoke and have no real experience with lighters (fire bad!) so I'm questioning if this is something that they can actually do, or if this is Hollywood taking liberties again.

Is there a specific name for special soot produces lighters? I use lighters to smoke the sights on some of my rifles, and have heard about special lighters for shooters that do a better job. Is there a specific name for these?

Is there an age limit to buy lighters? OK, I'm pretty sure there is NOT, but at my grocery store they have self-serve stations and I've seen BIC lighters in separate packs right next to check out. Could I just check them out myself? By the way I don't know if this matters but the supermarket in question is Kroger.

how old do you have to legaly be to purchase lighters in the state of alabama? Ive heard that there is no age to purchase zippo lighters but you cant purchase the fuel and i dont know about bic lighters

alternate ways to refill zippo lighters besides canisters bought in stores. can i pour vegetable oil or someth? alternate ways to refill zippo lighters besides canisters bought in stores. can i pour vegetable oil or something down the hole on the bottom? or something? help!

How come only Bic cheap $2 for two lighters are the only lighters that last a long time? I bought 16 of them today. lol I have a million of these stylish torch lighters that stopped on me but are to purty to toss. Half in the buff women on them you know. ;) I think I can buy butane and fill those up sometime when I am not lazy. Like never. lol

Can I take Zippo Style lighters in my checked baggage on my flight from Hong Kong to New Zealand? I have 5 Zippo Style lighters that I want to take back to NZ with me. 4 of them don't light so I don't think they have any fluid in them. I'm pretty sure that I will be but I just want to make sure.

How can I get lighters from Spain to USA? Is this even possible? I know that many lighters are made outside of the US, and they have to get there somehow. They are prohibited on airplanes but I was able to carry on 5 in March 2005. If I were to put a few plastic lighters (Bic, etc.) inside of a metal water bottle, could airport security detect them? Or possibly wedge them between some electronic devices? And would it be better to try this in my checked or carry-on baggage?

What is the story behind yellow lighters? Why are some people totallly against yellow lighters, when someone asks me if I have one and I pull my yellow out, they recoil in horror and say "you better get rid of that thing!" And they won't use it. wtf? This has happened to me so many times by different people in different places, I'm wondering how it caught on? Just a stupid superstition?

Is there an age limit to buy lighters in iowa? I wanted to buy lighters but i'm 15. No i don't smoke! But i want to buy some and was wondering if there was an age limit? i read on a lot of sites that said butane lighters there was an age but normal lighters there isn't an age law. I'm pretty sure any gas station where i live wouldn't care but i was just wondering. Another question is can you tell how you can tell the difference between a butane lighter and regular lighter by just looking at it?

How do green flame lighters work? I've saw lighters on ebay with different coloured flames, does anyone know how they work? It says they use standard butane aswell

tips on how to convince parents to ket collect zippo lighters? I really want to start collecting zippo lighters, but i dont know how to convince my mom to let me. helpful tips please?

Why do people use butane torch lighters for cigars? I always see people using the lighters that have the torch like flame for their cigars and not the regular flame. Why is this?

What's wrong with my cars cigarette lighters/chargers and my clock? My mom claims that the car got struck by lightening when she was driving it. Now the cigarette lighters/chargers won't work, which we have multiple of, none work. Also the area where it shows the time and temperature won't show up. She said all this just stopped working when the car got hit with the lightening. I was wondering what could be wrong? Can't find a blown fuse within the car. Everything else works. Thanks.

Are there any common stores that sell Zippo lighters? I've been trying to buy a zippo lighter at a fair price. Online, everything is cheaper, but is there a store that sells Zippo lighters at that kind of price?

Can I take Two zippos and Two Gas Lighters on my Checked Luggage? Am I allowed to take two zippos and two jet lighters on my checked luggage? P.S: I am not flying in the USA for they have their own rules.. Thanks

Is it possible to buy only outer cases of zippo lighters? Does anybody know if any shops sell the outer cases of zippo lighters alone, without the inner part that lights?

how long does it take to heat up shisha coal with lighters? How long and how many lighters does it take to heat up shisha coal?

The fuel used in many disposable lighters is liquid butane, . How many carbon atoms are in 2.00 of butane? The fuel used in many disposable lighters is liquid butane,C4H10 . How many carbon atoms are in 2.00 g of butane? Express your answer numerically in atoms.

what is needed to fill antique lighters? I have a few ww1 trench art petrol lighters what do i need to get them working ie wicks flints etc?

Where can I find NCAA Zippo Lighters online? Does anyone know where I can find NCAA Zippo® lighters online? I have searched, but I haven't come across any. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone know where to get the lighters they use in Mad Men? Not the promotional lighters they made for the show but the ones from the 60s.

Cigarette lighters now use an igniter that generates an electrical spark. How do these work? The first answer cited the "compression of a Piezoelectric crystal". What is this crystal made of (chemically) and how is the ignitor device constructed?

How much are windproof Zippo lighters in Australia? How much are windproof Zippo lighters in NSW Australia? Can anyone give me a range? I'm not looking to buy them online, just at a tobacconist.

What types of lighters are there and where can I purchase it? I am looking for a gift for secret santa party at work. The man is over 50, all I know about his is that he's a production designer and a smoker. I am thinking about getting him either a lighter or an engraved pen. Which one and where would you suggest to purchase?

Does anybody know if there are cigarette lighters on a plane? I want to know because I want to charge my PSP on the plane and I have a cigarette lighter adapter

Can minors buy candle lighters in New Jersey? I light candles and insents often and want to buy a candle lighter. I'm 14 and look younger and was wondering if I walked into wal mart(where the regular lighters/candle lighters are out in the open) and try to buy a candle lighter if they would let me. Will they or is it illegal?

How much do zippo lighters cost in dallas texas? Also do you need to be a surtain age to buy a zippo lighter?

How old do you have to be to buy lighters in UK? How old do you have to be to buy lighters in the U.K or more specifically, London? Steven

What makes the the flame red on certian lighters ? A Friend recently bought a lighter with a red flame and wants to know what makes it red, It is by the company Dora. Anyone know?

Where is a good place to buy refillable butane lighters on Maui? I've been looking for a place to buy a butane lighter on Maui thats refillable and windproof that doesn't blow out when lit outside.Basically im gonna use it mostly for New Years Eve and the 4th of July.

Do british cars have the same voltage 12v cigarette lighters? I am planning a trip to europe this fall, and have a charger for my cellphone that plugs into the cigarette lighter in my ford truck, and i was wondering, will that same charger plugin work in cars in the united kingdom as well, or will i need a different type of charger? THANKS!

How to make a fire at your camping trip but without lighters or matches? I am going on a camping trip this winter. I want to know how to make a nice warm fire. Its supost to be windy but only a little. Anyways your know and tell me how to do it. If you know any important things to bring just incase it might not work. Lastly it needs to be big i am bring my whole Boy scout troop. # of people maxammum 40 minumun my family 3.

Where can I find the wicks for Zippo lighters? My husband got a Zippo lighter about 15 years ago. It is engraved with his name and has special meaning to him. But recently it does not light. It has a new flint and is full of lighter fluid. He says the wick is used up and he needs to replace it but I can not find one. Any have any ideas? Thanks!

how good are store purchased lighters for hair? i have been peroxiding my hair for many years. i changed to black a few months ago and now i am planning on going back lighter. do drugstore hair colors do a good enough job?

Where can i find those refillable lighters with the small lights on the bottom? Christmas gift for some friends i need to know where in Derby, UK i can find them?

The numbers on bic cigarrette lighters? i have began to notice numbers below the place of manufacturing on the metal tip of bic lighters. first it was 301 then went to 302 from the U.S. only and now i just saw one from spain with the number 201. This is always on new lighters that i buy. any ideas on what gives?

What is the french translation for barbecue lighters? I need to find them in a french supermarket to start my barbecue on holiday.

Do car battery boosters work through cigarette lighters? Do you have to have the ignition on ? I have a RAV4 XT-R Auto, still not sure enough to try .

Why are cigarette lighters designed with a divider? When you look at a clear pocket lighter, there's a plastic divider built into the fuel compartment to divide it in two. Why? Is there a logistical reason for this or is it simply ornate?

What fuse are the cigarette lighters located on for a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban? The previous owner lost the owner's manual and I'm going crazy trying to figure it out.

How old do you have to be to buy lighters in texas? I am 15 years old and tomorrow night me and a couple friends are setting off fireworks for the New Year, so I was just wondering how old you have to be and what to expect if i try to buy one.

What is the name of the valve used in butane lighters? Or what kind of valve is used in a lighter?

Are European car cigarette lighters the same as the US ones? We will be travelling to the US this summer and have a SatNat system. I know we can get maps for the US so I assume that there isn't an issue of using a European (German) system in the US other than possibly keeping it charged. There are some other questions that are similar, but some people seem to think it is no problem and others think it doesn't work so if you have a link that would be helpful. I would like to not only know if there is a voltage issue, but if the adaptors themselves fit at all. Thanks!

What do you call the lighters that you can click once and the flames stays..? What do you call the lighters that you can click once and the flames stays.. you don't have to hold it down..

How come using matches to light cigars saves more flavor than lighters? A friend of mine told me this. Is it true, and if so, how?

How many volts do the fake lighters give out? By the fake lighters, i mean the ones that dont actually give out any flame or anything, but electricity to you when you press the button. I wanted to find out, how much do they really give? I did some research but i didnt really know what are they called so i didnt get any good results :p. On one page, i found out that it actually uses a 9 volt battery(AA i guess?). Can this be true? or doesnt it have anything to do with batterys at all? Now, a question related to this somehow. Can you actually attach a 9 volt battery to a door handle so when a person touches it you get electricity? And possibly attach the battery to the other side of the door? thanks for all your help already, i hope to get some good answers ;p.

can charcoal ligter fluid work with zippo lighters? I need to know if charcoal ligher fluid ( the stuff for igniting charcoal grills) can replace regular ligther fluid for zippo lighters.

Where is the best place to get a good deal on Zippo Lighters? On Ebay I see deals all the time. But in light of the recent Zippo scams, can never be sure if they are the real thing or the knockoffs from Korea.

Should we ban matches and lighters for the purpose of reducing tobacco use? Actually that header question was a bit of sarcasm meant to accompany the following more serious question: Should Canadians ban firearms to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in Toronto and other Canadian cities? Would it work? How about kitchen knives? There seems to be an awful lot of stabbings going on! In response to "Biunce..." Ontario already tried this and subsequently a huge black market appeared! People will only permit so much of a rip off before they are completely fed up!

Can i buy bic lighters and mass distribute them with my own design? I want to put my own graphics on a lighter and start a company and sell them. i want a good lighter like a bic, not those crappy ones. can you lead me in the right direction? i want to avoid copyright infringment.

when did Bic cigarette lighter company quit making lighters that have an adjustable flame? i have a bet with a friend that it hasn't been 20 years.

What are some interesting ways to start a fire without using matches or lighters? I'm teaching a home school course tomorrow on how to build a fire, and I am looking for interesting techniques. I already have instructions on how to start a fire using a soda can and a chocolate bar, or a condom and some water, or an ice lens, or a bow drill, or steel wool and a 9 volt battery. Are there any other cool techniques that kids (ages 7-10) might enjoy? [In light of the age group, I won't be demonstrating the condom and water technique... I'd like to avoid parent phonecalls.]

Why is there a partition in cigarette lighters? Whenever I see a plastic cigarette lighter you can see through it has a partition separating the two halves. Why is it there?

Why there is such a split in cigarette lighters fuel basin? As you may know, many cheap cigarette lighters have a large 'fuel basin'. The question is, why there is such a split inside of this little basin?

what makes the flame in some refillable lighters turn colors, and where can you find colored refill fliud? I bought a purple refillable lighter with purple fluid in it that makes the flame turn purple...how does it do that and where can I get the purple fluid to put in it?

What should i do about about a child that likes to play with matches and lighters? This child is nine years old. What kind of punishment should i give him?

Do new zippo lighters come with fluid in them? I just got a zippo lighter and everytime i try to turn it on it just makes a spark, so does that mean I need fluid?

How reliable are stash lighters when packing it in a suitcase? Has anyone tried this before? would it need to go in a smell proof bag 1st? No answers about it being a stupid post! Just what I ask, preferably answers from fellow tokers. Thanks

Are all car cigarette lighters the same size? Say if i had a Mitsubishi, could I take a cigarette lighter from a Ford or a Nissan or something, like, would it fit? Are all cigarette lighters universal[the same size]?

Do you think that cigarette lighters should be allowed back on airplanes? I am a radio talk show host and I need your honest opinion on this issue. Thank you for your quick response. If you can put the initials of your state that will give me some quick stats on the issue state by state.

Cigarette Lighters or Matches on Jet Blue? Does anyone know if they've relaxed their ban on cigarette lighters or matches on Jet Blue?

Where can you find cheap zippo lighters? do they sell them in corner stores like seven eleven or something? where can i find cheap ones? how much are they?

I have a factory that creates new lighters. How can I make a torch lighter flame midnight black? Green flames, red flames, and blue flames already exist. I think it would be cool to have a midnight black flame burst out of the torch lighter. but I need some help from chemistry majors who have an interest in fire.

Why Would someone have a couple of lighters in their pockets ? after coming back from college. I recently caught my son with 2 lighters, he says hes just flicking them on and off, but I am worried. what could he be doing

Is it normal for Zippo lighters to dry up even when it is not being used? I have a Zippo and the fuel dries up within about 3 days even when I have barely used it.

Does anyone know where to get silver lighters in Toronto? I'm getting a present for a friend, does anyone know a place that sells silver lighters [ with interesting designs on them ] in TORONTO? An example is here: http://www.exposhop-japon.com/site/medias/heading_zippo.jpg My price range is around 20-30$, but I'm flexible... So if you know a place, please be specific and thanks :D.

How do green flames work on lighters? Hi, I have just got a lighter that uses normal butane gas but lights a green flame.. how does it work? I thought it could be there is some copper or something that it heats up because there is a a second delay before the flame goes green?...

How long do your Bic disposable cigarette lighters usually work for? I bought one that stopped working after one day ... thats never happenned to me before ... I threw it away, but I really should have gone back, showed it to them and got my dollar back

where to find cheap zippo lighters in quantity? Not single purchases - looking for mass quantity - but mostly looking for unique lighters, not just plain or new. Someone suggested an airport or possibly estate sales? Anybody got any other ideas?

Can you run 2 power inverters in cigarette lighters in a car or will this cause a problem? I am going to be going on a trip and i have 2 laptops that i would like to plug in and i was going to buy two 75watt inverters to accomplish this. Wll this work or will it cause a problem with the electrical or cause a fuse to blow or anything like this?

How do you refill Zippo lighters with the butane aerosol can? Hi everyone, I'm having trouble refilling my zippo lighter. I bought a can of zippo butane fuel but its got this weird pressure system i cant figure out, sort of like a hairspray can, but the nozzle is impossible to figure out how the fuel actually comes out. The directions on the can are cryptic and dont help at all. Do you hold it upright and stick it in the zippo padding, or do you hold it downwards? I tried both ways and got my fingers frozen for some reason. Looking for advice from someone who actually knows what refiller I'm talking about. Someone help!