The "fire" button on my electronic cigarette system is a plastic momentary switch. Is this safe on plastics and will it work if I just spray it on the button itself? I dont seem to be able to get it apart. The "fire" button on my electronic cigarette system is a plastic momentary switch. Is this safe on plastics and will it work if I just spray it on the button itself? I dont seem to be... » Read More The "fire" button on my electronic cigarette system is a plastic momentary switch. Is this safe on plastics and will it work if I just spray it on the button itself? I dont seem to be able to get it apart. « Show Less
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David, First of all I want to say that there are many types of plastics, so I can't give a blanket answer for everyone of them. It does have a very fast evaporation rate, which leads me to believe it would evaporate before having time to damaging anything. I have saved many things with this product that would have cost many times over it's original cost. The items I can't open I drill a very small hole and give it a shot of cleaner. You could try spraying the button first and maybe enough would drift in. It's hard for me to say without ever seeing it.
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Yeah it's safe on plastics.It's hard to say whether it will help or not, but if you spray it around the edges of the button then press the button a bunch (and repeat a few times), you should get the cleaner inside the mechanism to do its stuff.
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Our son broke the on/off switch soon after we got this. In our case, the plastic actuator is gone, but the switch still works. You just need a thin probe, such as a precision screwdriver, to slide the tiny metal slide.Good luck...
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It's designed to use standard, cigarette-lighter fluid. For a few dollars you can get a small container of "proper" lighter fluid which will likely last you a lifetime. If you use anything besides cigarette-lighter fluid then you're on your own. I would not recommend experimenting with other flammable fluids.
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I don't know why hers caught on fire, but I've had mine for a while and I use it 3 - 4 times a week and it has never caught on fire. It is cloth material so something would of had to ignite it. Maybe she put foil on potatoes or something. Cloth doesn't just sporadically catch on fire without ignition. It is a great product. I even bought my mom one and she uses it just as frequently as I do. Never any problems.
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Randi use the lever on the left side and pull it back while lit. This locks the flame in the on posistion and you can let go of the button.
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The red lock button will only slide to the right while after the flame is ignited. This activates the lock mechanism so you don't have to keep your thumb on the ignition button.
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Does your current ignitor with the red button have a screw at the bottom or does it push and lock into place? Sorry they do not make a retro kit to electronic.
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The instructions say that that is what the "Auto" on position is for but a little further down the page they also recommend turning the unit off when it is left unattended. I personally always put the unit in the off position, to avoid possible issue incase a real idiot bends over it wearing a neck tie and accidentally activates it, or spills liquid into it and sparks an electrical fire in a bin filled with finely shredded paper and paper dust. Odds of it happening, very unlikely, but have you ever read the Darwin Awards?
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Apparently you did not bother to read the comment I posted. The unit I got caught on fire when it was plugged in. As in call the fire department smoke. It was returned. Good luck.
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I don't know but I do know this is a faulty product and the ON button can stick at ON, possibly causing a fire unless you just happen to be standing right there and spot the emergency.
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I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots. No wonder it gets so hot. I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots.... » Read More I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots. No wonder it gets so hot. « Show Less
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It doesn't smell or smoke when it is first plugged in. It is safe to use. Did you take the plastic protector off the prongs before you plugged it in? Are you using this in the US or in another country? For safety it must be plugged into the correct socket with the right voltage.
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Ha ha- I'm not a smoker but I guess it would work to light a pipe or joint, but not as a pipe! Is 'wood burning' slang, or do you really mean wood burning? Again, not a wood burner but it would prob. do that; though I doubt as good as good as a wood burning kit. You could always try it and if it doesn't work, at least you have a new battery operated lighter/soldering iron.
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First of all there is a safety switch right below the button, you have to move the switch to the left. The switch will stay in that position, then press the button ( this button is the ignition button ) . If the torch ignites the button will snap back to the right position. Also make sure your torch has fuel in it. I have never had a speck of trouble with mine, it is the best torch I ever owned and I have had several. Jack
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I wouldn't recommend using it on plastic - It's a heating tool, after all, and when plastic burns it can release toxic fumes.I'm /doubt/ it exists but if you can find a plastic that says it's safe to burn then I'm certain the hot knife could do the job nicely - Otherwise, I'd recommend getting a knife made for precise cutting, like X-acto knives and whatnot.
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I don't know if it will or not, but I purchased 2 of these and each one got super hot and smelled like melting plastic. I tried both of them numerous times with the same results. I will never use them again for fear that they may catch fire. Buyer beware.
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I bought it for the electric spark and although different to the one I removed, it works, just make sure it is clicked in properly, may need a gentle tap :-)