How do battery operated lighters work?

Answer 1

The batteries supply the needed energy, and complete the circuit, allowing the torch to work. (You can see the effect of having a complete circuit, for it to work when you put the batteries in the wrong way. This disconnects the circuit.)

Answer 2

Instead of using a flame, they use a heating element to light the cigarette. They are much safer to use, but often are heavier because of the battery weight.

My husband has a rapidly growing selection of lighters - mostly colibri - and despite filling with the recommended gas, they just will not light. We thought it may be battery problems, but obviously not.

Any suggestions as to what is going wrong, and how to fix the problem.

Answer 3

Battery operated devices work by being powered by electricity either stored in a battery from another form of electricity or chemical reactions in the battery.