Electrical problems
Tanita
Ronson electronic
Wingas

Electr. Condensator

You have to master a lot of techniques, restauring lighters. Man has to know about liquid gas; master soldering; master air-brushing; master electro-plating; has to be leather expert etc.etc. This part of the lighter-site deals about another technique, electric ignition. At 'ignition sorts' you can see a lot of different possibility's how to ignite the gas of your lighter. The one I handle here is the '12 V. with condensator' one. Lighters with this system are really refined. Just one single, silent, spark will ignite the flame. Delicate piece of machinery. However, after quite a period of time it's possible this lighter needs more battery's over a shorter period of time. The battery goes down even not using the lighter!

If this is the problem with your lighter as well, it is time to replace the condensator of the lighter. As an example I've shown (on top) the TANITA Celdon 06 (but the technique of the '04' '05' '07', or the WIN lighter, or the Ronson Electronic is the same).

Solution:

Dismantle your lighter. The elec. condensator (elco) has an '+' and a '-' entry. Take a good look how it's attached to the switch and the battery, cause the new one has to be placed just the same way (otherwise the elco will blow up). Look for it's capacity 330 micro Farad and 16 V. Take the old one with you to the electroshop to search for the right external size. This is important cause in lighters there is little space for them. Solder the new one in the right place. Make sure there are no electrical 'leaks' to the casing of the lighter.

At the same time clean the burner-nozzle. Remove the dust to get better ignition.