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#ST DUPONT LIGHTER REPAIR PARTS HOW TO#

The method used to fuel the wick sometimes varies but you must have a wick in the hole or your fuel will run out.Ĭlick to learn how to replace the wick in any vintage petrol lighter.Īnother common element in naphtha lighters(the Scripto Vu-Lighter would be one exception) is the rayon balls or cotton filling that absorb and hold the fuel. Any naphtha lighter that I have seen, this same apparatus is fit with a hole through which the wick is inserted. Most naphtha lighters have an enclosed case or removable insert that holds the fluid. In that case, you’re not really putting yourself in any danger changing a flint. While piezo electric ignitors are common, butane lighters are sometimes sparked by the same flint systems as naphtha lighters.

Pressurized butane fueled lighters can provide challenges that make it hard for me to recommend doing much work on them, especially if you’ve yet to master the simpler naphtha lighters. Occasionally, a particular company tweaks an idea, adds an element or otherwise improves and builds upon the designs that came before it. There are countless iterations from unfathomable numbers of manufacturers that were promoted by salesmen, sort of like vape batteries in the current medical cannabis market. If you can manage to work a screwdriver and possibly a drill, then you can perform these basic tasks all by your lonesome. The same elementary mechanics are employed in most vintage lighter repair and service projects. I am however, currently infatuated with Champ Austria, mainly because of the flip-up wind cage design. I don’t have any complaint with Zippo, I love them. I’m writing this article from the standpoint of service on and repair of your basic flip-top Zippo/Ronsonol fuel(naphtha) petrol type lighters. They hadn’t considered you had to put fuel in it.) Flip-Top Petrol “ Zippo” Type Lighters This article was prompted by an EBay customer who wanted a refund on the 1930s era brass/glass lighter they purchased because they didn’t believe it was in “working order” when they unwrapped it and it would not light. There are no parts available.A basic understanding of flint/wick lighters. Please remember that we cannot repair Colibri Butane Lighters.

Dupont and IM Corona, which all carry a 1-year warranty after repair.

All our repairs offer a 90-day warranty with the exception of Alfred Dunhill lighters, S.T.

All lighters are shipped back via UPS, FedEx or USPS insured at our discretion.

Around the holiday season, this repair time increases to 4-6 weeks (November through January). This does happen frequently and you can avoid it by setting your spam settings to accept emails from and Repair turnaround times are usually 2-3 weeks from the date of payment made on your repair.

Check your “spam” or “junk” email folder after a few days to see if our estimate got caught there.

If you have not included an email address then we will send your estimate via regular mail.

Once we receive the lighter, we will send you an email with the repair estimate usually within 24-48 hours of receipt.

For expensive lighters, you may also wish to obtain a proof of delivery if necessary.

Use whatever shipping method/company you prefer, however, we HIGHLY recommend that you insure the package.

Step 3 – Send the lighters to: ARS Sales & Service, 3450 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28791 Please note that excessive wear and tear, evidence of improper use, or excessive dirt and corrosion can void your warranty at our discretion. Sorry – there are no exceptions to this rule (it was not set by us). All manufactures will require this to approve your warranty repair.

For Warranty Repairs: Please be sure to enclose a copy of your sales receipt, invoice, or other proof of purchase if your lighter is still within the warranty period.

Please supply your information accurately and write neatly!.

Your complete mailing address (for the return of your lighter and to receive your estimate if you do not have email).

Your complete Email Address – This is how we will send your estimate.

You MUST include the following information:.

Step 2 -Enclose a short letter that briefly describes the problem you are having with the lighter. How to send us a lighter for repair – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Step 1 – Pack the lighter securely with extra packing material (foam, plastic bubbles, newspaper, etc…) in a small box.