Manual · 5 min

Refill your lighter in 5 steps

Safe, fast, and hassle-free. Works with all PyroProducts lighters.

5 minutes Safe All models

! Lighter doesn't work right out of the box?

First check these 3 things

In 90% of cases, the issue is here, not with an empty lighter.

Lock check

Is the lighter set to lock? Slide the button back to the open position.

Gas level

Is the gas set to the lowest level? Turn it to the middle. We recommend always using all lighters on the medium gas setting for the best performance.

Refill

Still not working? Follow the 5 steps below to refill.

Step by step

Purge the lighter

Hold upright and press the fill valve with a flat-head screwdriver until the hissing stops. Shake gently and repeat until no gas escapes.

Set flame to lowest setting

Turn the flame knob to minimum (–). This prevents overpressure and gas spurting during refilling.

Refill upside down with butane

Hold the lighter upside down. Press the gas canister firmly straight onto the valve for 5–8 seconds. Repeat up to 3 times — stop if you hear a hissing sound.

Leave to acclimatise

Butane is extremely cold straight after filling. Leave the lighter to reach room temperature for 2–5 minutes before use.

Set the flame to the middle position

Turn the flame adjuster back to the middle position. We recommend this setting for best results. Light up and enjoy.

What gas do you use?

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Wel geschikt

Butane gas 45 PSI

Designed for jet flame and torch lighters. Delivers a clean, powerful flame.

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Niet geschikt

Universal lighter gas (propane)

Too low pressure for torch lighters. The flame stays weak or burns unevenly.

Safety

Always keep these points in mind

→ Never refill near open flames or heat sources.

→ Keep hands away from the filling valve. Gas is extremely cold and can cause injury.

→ Refill in a well-ventilated area, preferably over a sink.

→ Wait until the lighter reaches room temperature before lighting it.

Frequently asked questions

We recommend using all PyroProducts lighters on the medium gas setting. Too low = weak flame, too high = unnecessary gas consumption and risk of poor ignition.

Three possible causes: the gas setting is too low (turn it to the middle), the wrong gas has been used (our torch lighters only work with butane gas at 45 PSI), or the lighter is still too cold after refilling (wait 10 minutes).

A full tank (7 g of gas) lasts around 80–120 ignitions, depending on how long you hold the flame each time. Top up when the flame starts to weaken — don't wait until the tank is completely empty.

Butane evaporates less effectively below freezing point. If your lighter doesn’t ignite immediately in cold conditions, it’s usually due to the temperature, not the lighter. Keep it briefly in your hand or indoors before using it.