Why buy this instead of a lighter?
340253
I bought it, at first, because I thought the concept was neat. I like seeing how different things work. This was just one of those cool things to have.
340254
This lighter is great for emergency situations when you don't have a regular lighter on hand.
340255
Because a lighter can run out, and this won't because it doesn't need fuel. Just some dried grass, leaves etc. scrape off some of the magnesium then then create a spark on the pile of magnesium and tinder.
340256
You should buy this instead of a lighter because this is water proof as well as it doesn't require being filled with lighter fluid. This is more reliable in a survival situation than a lighter, only if you have the right materials. A lighter and can light more things on fire but it can't be bashed around like this tool. If you have tinder to get a spark with then this would be better than a lighter.
340257
This is an emergency type fire starter. This is not meant for cigarettes or cigars. A lighter can run out of fuel or get broken. The magnesium fire starter will not run out of fuel.
340258
I'm adding it as part of my fire starting kit for camping/SHTF. It will work when a lighter doesn't. I am including a few lighters and water proof matches as well. Always good to have a few options to start a fire
340259
This item will work 100% of the time after being submerged in a river or driven over by a truck. Try that wit a lighter or a box of matches!
340260
You should also have a lighter. This will start fire where a lighter will not ignite in wet conditions and this is good for hundreds of uses and your lighter will run out of butane. Has a flame source of 5400 degrees Fahrenheit.
340261
lighters can loose their fluid thru evaporation so you may think you have a way to start fire but don't magnesium works better in wet windy enviroments
1262564
Can't address the duel battery issue, I've never tried it. As for the lighter adapter, are you serious? If you can get the cord attached without cracking a window, more power to you! ;-)
50510
Oh, I use it for cooking all the time. I puts out more heat (may I say BTUs) than the "regular" torch I used before. And it takes the regular type of household butane like any other one (including your Zippo lighter). But it does consume a lot of gas - which makes sense, I suppose.
1910724
You're right! the lighter is far more beautiful than it shows in the picture. I was surprised when I grabbed it out of the box
94450
Lighter fluid. But with this you don''t need matches to get it operational.
2080351
So you always have a lighter handy to burn the ends if you use a lenght from your spool. Is it needed? Probably not, but it comes in handy. I know my answer is redundant, but there is nothing special about a mini bic lighter. I Have several throughout my gear and kit. Keep your head on a swivle people.
1592704
the one I bought had both the lighter adapter and clamps to use as you might need
1836396
I believe we have consensus here: brass is better. This lighter is a beauty -- not only is this a high polish armor case, the interior lighter is also brass finish, unlike virtually all other Zipppos, which (I assume) are stainless steel (not meant at all as a criticism of either stainless steel or all other Zippos). I admire and love Zippos because of their "perfection" as an American icon of manufacturing and history (including military history). Hold this puppy in your own hand and you will NEVER regret buying the high-polish Armor brass Zippo.
1166330
I used zippo butane, if you live in the Midwest it can be found at a Meijer store. if amazon does not have it. I think amazon has everything so look around. good luck with your lighter,
2070575
The cigaret lighter is to power the charger. Don't buy it. I got to use it once. The battery dies with in 5 minutes after a full charge
1696878
Everyone beat me to it - and they are all correct. You might be able to scavenge a lighter plug off of some other device that you have sitting around and attach it to the ring terminals, but be absolutely certain that you have the polarity correct before you attempt to rig something up, or you will find yourself with a damaged electrical system - or worse!
45724
I would buy it separate, I was able to light mine twice before it ran out of butane. After refilling the lighter it works great.
421687
Lighter fluid but u have to use another lighter to light it unless you buy a new wick for it.
511463
It's not the same. The lighter has a wick sticking out, but the hand warmers use a built-in wick material in the lower case similar to what's in the bottom of the lighter. Instead of the wick, the hand warmer has a catalytic element sitting on top. You heat this and vapors from the lower case are released and get reacted with O2 in this element to produce heat.
1843816
I would say not because lighters are purely a resistance load over time witch equals heat and that brakes down insulation. given that most people want to hide the cable out of sight could over heat and cause a fire.
702084
I am not sure in what you are asking to compare this product to. It is different from a regular torch in that you never have to use a lighter to light this product it is done by using a button on the handle after you turn the valve on which will turn the gas on. When you let up on the button the flame will stop burning. This is so much easier for outdoor use, especially if there is any wind that may blow out the flame. If you could be more specific to what you want me to compare this TS 4000 I could maybe answer in more detail for you. I hope I have helped with this answer in some way.
770137
You didn't buy it from me, but perhaps on my recommendation. My igniter has been fine, but if you look at others reviews suggest many have igniter issues like yours. Just like them, you can use a lighter, following the manufacturer's instructions.