Wind Proof Lighters Research Paper

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Ever tried to light a cigarette in windy weather? It's almost an exercise in futility as the wind will keep trying to snuff the flames. You need a good and reliable lighter that won't keep going out. A run liable lighter isn't only useful to smokers, it is also something you should pack when you go camping. It could save you the aggravation of getting that all-important camp fire going in cold and windy conditions.

How do wind proof lighters work?

Wind proof lighters work by releasing the fuel inside under high-pressure stream. When the pressurised stream of fuel combines with oxygen and a spark,you get a torch-like flame which is stable in most types of winds. Standard butane lighter are low-pressure devices that get easily extinguished

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