You can adjust your lighter so that a large flame comes out instead of the regular small flame. Be careful though, as you can burn yourself. As a child, only do this under the supervision of an adult. To adjust your lighter, remove the metal cap and wiggle the small plastic tab back and forth a few times. Then put the cap back on and get ready to test the flame. It is important that you take extra care so that you do not burn yourself and nothing catches fire. Test the lighter away from flammable materials and tie a ponytail in your hair if you have long hair. Get ready for a great flame.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Adjusting the fuel mechanism
Step 1. Pry the metal cap off the lighter with pliers
Wiggle the pliers under the sides of the metal cap and pry it off the lighter. You may have to make several attempts. Try to bend the metal as little as possible, because you will need the metal cap again later.
If the metal cap becomes severely deformed during removal, press it back into place with the pliers
Step 2. Locate the tab sticking out from under the opening
It looks like a little plastic tab that overlies the mechanism that controls how much fuel goes to the flame. Normally you can't see this tab, but now you can because you removed the metal cap.
You can normally adjust the flame from low to high, but with this trick you can get a much bigger flame than usual
Step 3. Push the tab up, push it to the left and then to the right
Push the tab up to release it from the wheel. Push him as far to the left and then down as you can. Then push it up again, push it as far to the right as possible and then push it down.
Pushing up and sideways loosens the mechanism and gives the flame more fuel
Step 4. Repeat the push up and side push process two more times
Push the tab up, push it to the left and push it down. Push it up, push it to the right and push it down again. When you have repeated this process twice you should have adjusted the lighter enough to get a large flame.
Don't do this more than twice in the beginning as you could end up with an overly large, dangerous flame that spews fuel
Step 5. Put the metal cap back on the lighter and test the lighter
You may need to squeeze the metal cap with the pliers to reshape it. Then press it back on top of the lighter. You are ready to test out the custom lighter.
Make sure you test the lighter in a safe place free of flammable materials
Method 2 of 2: Lighting the lighter safely
Step 1. Find a place without flammable materials
Before testing out the lighter, find a reasonably fireproof location away from piles of paper, wooden tables, and other objects that can easily catch fire. You can go outside and test your lighter on the asphalt or pavement. Then if you drop the lighter, nothing will catch fire.
Do not light the lighter near combustible materials such as paper and materials that melt like thin plastic
Step 2. Hold the lighter away from your face and make a ponytail in your hair if you have long hair
Long hair can easily catch fire by accident, so tie a ponytail in your hair before testing out your custom lighter. Make sure the lighter is not pointing at your body so that your clothes don't catch fire. Also, keep it far from your face to avoid accidentally scorching your eyebrows.
It may be a good idea to wear safety glasses for extra protection
Step 3. Test out the lighter and see how high the flame gets
Press the button intended to ignite the lighter. You should now see a blowtorch. If not, perform the above steps again, remove the metal cap and push the tab back and forth. Keep trying until you get a big enough flame.
If you get a big flame, the lighter fluid will run out quickly. So be prepared to refill the butane gas more often or buy a new lighter more often
Step 4. Do not let the flame burn for too long, as this will heat the lighter
If you leave the large flame burning for a while, the lighter will get very hot and you will burn your fingertips. In addition, you will then use up all the lighter fluid. After igniting the flame, do not touch the lighter or touch surfaces that do not tolerate heat well.