Many adventurous individuals who need windproof lighter have gravitated toward the many butane torch types on the market. These lighters do provide excellent and reliable service under adverse conditions. The flame can be directed, even when the lighter is inverted, which makes them useful for starting campfires and other tasks.
Butane becomes a liquid under pressure. If one shakes the can, they'll hear the butane sloshing about. When the fuel is dispensed, the reduction in pressure causes it to become a gas. As it fills the reservoir, the pressure increases again resulting the butane reassuming its liquid state. This transition from liquid to gas is very important to understanding how to store this fuel.
First and foremost, the butane must be kept away from high heat conditions. The canister will give the range of safe temperatures. Exceeding these temperatures by either storing the canister in an environment which is too hot or too cold can result in the canister rupturing. This, of course, will result in a cloud of butane being released. While the butane is liquid while in the can, this is entirely dependent upon the pressure in that environment. Absent this pressure, it quickly becomes a gas and, if open flame is nearby, can cause an explosion.
While butane which has been released from a can will not explode in the proper sense, it will create a fireball that is enough to cause severe burns. The valve on the tank can release the fuel if a wire or other device is used to trip the mechanism. This is far too tempting a thing to trust to children and there are ample opportunities for them to injure themselves with one of these gas canisters. Treat these canisters with no less seriousness than one would treat any other flammable fuel. They may be sold in the household goods section but they are dangerous if mistreated.
Butane needs to be stored in a cool place. Heat can cause the can to rupture as readily as can mistreatment. Likewise, the cans need to be insulated from very cold temperatures which can cause the fuel to dispense improperly. This fuel is best stored in a locked location safely out of reach of any young ones. Be certain not to leave cans of this fuel in a car on a sunny day, as well, as the temperatures in vehicles on such days easily reach levels that can cause the can to explode.
Butane becomes a liquid under pressure. If one shakes the can, they'll hear the butane sloshing about. When the fuel is dispensed, the reduction in pressure causes it to become a gas. As it fills the reservoir, the pressure increases again resulting the butane reassuming its liquid state. This transition from liquid to gas is very important to understanding how to store this fuel.
First and foremost, the butane must be kept away from high heat conditions. The canister will give the range of safe temperatures. Exceeding these temperatures by either storing the canister in an environment which is too hot or too cold can result in the canister rupturing. This, of course, will result in a cloud of butane being released. While the butane is liquid while in the can, this is entirely dependent upon the pressure in that environment. Absent this pressure, it quickly becomes a gas and, if open flame is nearby, can cause an explosion.
While butane which has been released from a can will not explode in the proper sense, it will create a fireball that is enough to cause severe burns. The valve on the tank can release the fuel if a wire or other device is used to trip the mechanism. This is far too tempting a thing to trust to children and there are ample opportunities for them to injure themselves with one of these gas canisters. Treat these canisters with no less seriousness than one would treat any other flammable fuel. They may be sold in the household goods section but they are dangerous if mistreated.
Butane needs to be stored in a cool place. Heat can cause the can to rupture as readily as can mistreatment. Likewise, the cans need to be insulated from very cold temperatures which can cause the fuel to dispense improperly. This fuel is best stored in a locked location safely out of reach of any young ones. Be certain not to leave cans of this fuel in a car on a sunny day, as well, as the temperatures in vehicles on such days easily reach levels that can cause the can to explode.
About the Author:
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including both butane and zippo lighters, Dave also authors a cigar lighter maintenance blog.
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