Arc Lighter Throwdown - Honest Review

See how an Arc Lighter stacks up against matches and a butane clicker in this battle of the flames.
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[@livergara9275]

This is one of the things I appreciate about KZbin. You can discover people making an effort to create highly valuable videos, even for basic topics like this. Excellent review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks @livergara, really appreciate you comment, very motivating!

[@taffy1564]

This is one HELL of a candle lighter review... Thumbs up

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Taffy, thanks for the feedback and thumbs up. Glad you liked the video.

[@Navivolgs]

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[@Adam2050]

Did you give an arc lighter a minus if you touched the end of it, wonder what happens if you do the same on the other two. doh

[@efetasgin7997]

LimpingMonkey thats why he didnt wrote anything at the others

[@digitalizedmind6784]

It's supposed to start fires, Was he expecting it to be safe for kids 10 and under?

[@ventilate4267]

@@digitalizedmind6784 LOL

[@Lauren_Cat]

@@digitalizedmind6784 on the duraflame, putting your finger near it will catch you on fire, while the electric one does not

[@darkcredential2091]

@@Lauren_Cat But if you touch it the electric one is worse, you'll get electrocuted...

[@Jeffdachefz]

one factor that you didnt account for, matches can get ruined and goes bad over time and the amount of times you have to click on the duraflame to light, sometimes it doesnt even light. The arc lighter costs more but its infinite recharge as long as the lithium ion battery is good.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jeff DaChef, very good points. Agree. Thanks for the feedback.

[@XiaolinDraconis]

The arc lighter is nice but over time the chrome paint fades back and becomes the closest ground. No longer producing an arc you can use. Easy to fix with nail polish.

[@psychcommercial]

Battery will need replaced at some point

[@strixt]

@@psychcommercial Yeah, not sure why people think electronics last forever. Batteries need replaces, wires go bad, contact points corrode, and need electricity to keep it running. "Infinite recharge" is the most ignorant thing I've seen about this junk.

[@gaming-gingerbreadman]

@@strixt People who cannot complete sentences are annoying too. Reason there was a "but"?

[@connor6567]

Don't normally watch these kinda of videos but hearing the "this is an honest review, I bought this with my own money" made me sub. Honesty like that is appreciated

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks Connor for leaving a comment, and subbing, always appreciated.

[@Firemousey]

I wish more reviews were like this. This was a really fun way to do a review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Firemousey, thanks for the feedback. I try to keep my reviews fun, glad it came through.

[@crazydays4444]

Agree 100%.........

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@crazydays4444 thanks again 😀

[@crazydays4444]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thank you for replying..... Just subbed to your channel.....

[@stevenjohnson8166]

I love the enthusiasm and zeal of your review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Steven, thanks. Appreciate the positive comment.

[@benjaminbrown3939]

The arc light has another advantage. It is rechargeable. When the duraflame runs out of fuel, you have to replace it, and we all know that matches are limited in number. But the arc light is electric, so you can just simply recharge it, assuming that it has the capability, and it will be good to go again!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Benjamin Brown, very true, its definitely rechargeable mine has been recycled dozens of times and is still going strong. Thanks for the comment.

[@JohnnieV]

It probably has an internal battery that can only be recharged 500-600 times. It isnt a forever solution

[@reuben3588]

@@JohnnieV true. Someone must calculate if 500-600 recharges is better value for money than the equivalent cost of refills

[@ngndnd]

@@reuben3588 i mean, i bought one from amazon for like $10

[@Metqa]

if you have butane, you can refill lighters. If you have a solar or handcrank charger, you can recharge arc. If you buy water proof matches and keep them secure, then they might last a lifetime. YOu gotta wonder which will go bad faster under ideal conditions. Inert chemicals that need only friction, an electronic battery that could just leak for no reason ( i hve container of never used batteries that just corroded inside the packaging) or pressurized butane in a canister.

[@octoberfox3399]

I don't believe this video had much relevance in my life but it was a very well put together video. Well done good sir! 🎉

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

thanks for the feedback, always appreciated.

[@savageox2]

omg thanks for the great review~ i've just bought 3 arc lighters!!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

HotCrispy, glad you liked the review, there are more on my channel if you're interested.

[@t41flyer]

You need only one.

[@danalaniz7314]

This is a great review! Love the Pizazz factor and the "Danger Will Robinson" reference. Really took me back. But seriously, this comparison is golden! If I'm camping on a windy day, the few seconds that the arc light stays on is a detriment. Anyway, great review and thank you very much.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Dan, thanks for your comment. Nice to see my humor is appreciated. Point taken on your camping POV.

[@ivanjakanov]

the arc run time is probably a function to preserve the battery life. if they allow the lighter to keep draining it's power, it might overheat or worse. it's possible to make your own or hack one, but you would be going through batteries that either explode or don't hold their charge after a while. if the battery had a higher capacity and any flammable material away from the arc it would probably be able to run longer

[@Shadow91507]

Thanks for the hilarious yet thorough, informative review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Shadow91507, glad you liked the video. I tend to not take myself too seriously on these.

[@davidhansen9665]

I just started using arc lighters, wouldnt go back, for camping, hiking, backpacking and you need a quick fire fast anything you put between the arcs instantly ignites, depending on how you use and there is a learning curve for proficiency but 100s of lights on one charge

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

David, agree the arc lighters are pretty handy. Just wish I could melt paracord with them without making a mess. Thanks for your comment.

[@kevincourcey813]

So...great for candles, not so much for camping?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Kevin, maybe. I've taken it camping and it's worked out great. It hold a charge for a very long time and based on my experience gets around 500 "lights" per charge. But when going camping I usually bring one or two backups just in case.

[@kevincourcey813]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow It just didn't seem to light the paper very well. Thought it would be hard to start a campfire. Can't see it working if the twigs are damp at all, whereas with a lighter (or better yet a torch!) you can usually heat it up enough to dry it out and get it to catch.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@kevincourcey813 valid point. To start fires I bring a bag of drier lint and squirt a small clump with some hand sanitizer. Starts every time with the arc lighter, at least for me...

[@kevincourcey813]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Brilliant!

[@jannaesweetz7429]

I just ordered one on Amazon I’m so excited I love lighting my candles every morning to set my mood I’m definitely looking forward to this. Your video was awesome.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks Jannae, agree, candles can be so calming. Let me know what you think about the arc lighter.

[@KNGER1988]

I barely ever comment and I'm a couple years late but for the amount of effort you put into this video I had too. Thank you sir!!!!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

K1NGER1988, ..and I usually respond to comments much quicker. Thanks so much for yours, taking your time to leave me feedback is always welcome and appreciated.

[@stevegonzales527]

Technically for the candle tests you can just grab the unlit candles and over the one with flame

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

True, I would change up a couple things if I was to redo this video...

[@RR-hm2qj]

Helpful thanks. I noticed you timed the trials but then did not take this into consideration in the final comparisons. I suggest putting the times into your boxes instead of the less precise check marks. The check mark system also seems a bit shaky with the plusses and what not. Seemed like the butane was just as good if not better in most of the tests. Better on cost? You didn't say how many lights the butane had? And I would say matches have pizzazz. They are definitely cooler than the other two. Cowboys used matches. They would never use an arc lighter.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

All good thoughts, thanks for sharing. If I update this video I'll make sure to incorporate your suggestions.

[@rolijain3985]

Thanks for making this. Pizzazz counts ! Love the comparison chart...Great work ..very honest and good voice! My mom just burnt her finger with matches. She can't use lighter because of hard push button. Is the switch on the arc lighter soft enough for kids and grandmas

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Roli Jain, Wow, I never considered the situation you highlighted above, thanks for sharing, so all will benefit.

[@jacobrayhubbard4207]

Awesome. Gotta get one of these plasma lighters to go with the torch. Torches are cool but use a lot of fuel, give that a big minus

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jacob Ray, noted. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Dowlphin]

The mind's spark is nothing without the burning passion of the heart. Together they are synergy.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Dowlphwin, you are very very wise. Thank you for sharing your profound comment.

[@xausmus]

great review it help me out a lot.. Thanks very much.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Ntxawm Vaj, I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for taking time to leave me a comment. Always welcome.

[@MookieCookieyt]

Awesome review! Anyone else got the "Lost In Space" reference? Because I did!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Mookie Cookie, thanks for your comment and the chuckle. It's nice to hear when folks pick up on some of my Easter eggs....

[@conduitoftime3851]

I hated it

[@jasonespinosa5790]

I bought because I am impressed how an are lighter works. Love it..!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

[@megarobot4456]

Nice video, you got great energy and good editing skills

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

MegaRobot445, thanks for taking time to leave me a comment. Much appreciated.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Hell yes. I carry that kind of an arc lighter even at my camping and bushcrafting sessions.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Kalpesh Patel, good to know about your field work. Thanks for sharing. Our arc lighters also, haven't failed us yet.

[@ginpok6640]

Just got a arc lighter and its great! Love it

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Good to hear, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@habibmonfared9354]

All Amazon's products should be reviewed by this guy.....

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Habib Monfared, thanks for the compliment. If you know anyone at Amazon, put in touch.

[@tonguepetals]

As someone who never has less than 300 + candles in their house at any one time, I’m all about finding the ultimate in candle lighters. I specifically came to find a video on this arc lighter as mine just arrived in the mail.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Lolita, I'm interested to hear how the arc lighter works out for you. Thanks for your comment.

[@Metqa]

If you have a hand crank/solar power cell, ( mine has emergency radio and light as well as USB plugs) you can charge your arc lighter even when out camping or in emergency

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@Metqa, wow, didn't think about that option, great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@dailynotes2845]

I love the fact that you replaced the tea lights, very scientific :)

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks, can't help it, its the tester in me.

[@AndrewRockYoutube]

Just came across the Arc Type Lighter at a friend's house and was interested in looking into getting it. This video was really helpful for comparison. Andrew

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Andrew, glad you liked the video, thanks for leaving a comment.

[@oscarsanchez8941]

love this review and straight to the point 👏 thank you 💪

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Oscar, you're quite welcome. Thansk for the feedback, always appreciated.

[@damelas2]

Thank you so much for the great review!

[@frankie-xq6ih]

xs1829.aliexpress.com here to buy

[@tiortedrootsky]

Is there the same thing with AA batteries? I dont want to worry about explosions and changing internal battery. Just want to buy the thing once and not have to think about it again.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

tiortedroosky, understand your concern about internal rechargeable batteries, I've given these arc lighters to several friends as gifts plus have to myself and these folks have all been using their lighters regularly for years with no issues, so you're probably pretty safe here.

[@TejasNaik01]

Wow!! That was great video. Been looking at getting an arc lighter for lighting incense sticks. Pretty humid here(90-99%) during rainy season and the matchbox being damp won't light up. I hope it turns out to be a long term alternative to matchboxes. Edit- Also, for those match sticks, with time they deteriorate based on climatic conditions. So, out of 250, may be 50 would be wasted(atleast I did) so perhaps you cold also take this into consideration. +1 for pizazz.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tejas, glad you liked the video, thanks for leaving a comment. Do you live in Singapore? Good point about the match sticks, I hear some folks paint them with clear nail polish to keep the wood from deteriorating...

[@TejasNaik01]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow India. Thanks for the tip..

[@EduardoFernandes-yw6jj]

Well, I really didn't expect you to touch the arc and receive the shock hahaha. I admit that I don't have this courage. So I ask you: is the shock strong weak? Something like that shocking prank pen?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I guess it depends on your pain tolerance... Porbably about medium for most folks, not recommended...

[@TommyHunter-f8h]

I just got the arch lighter, but it didn't come with instructions so I don't know how to change it or how to put fule in it

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It should have come with a charging cable. After a couple of hours it should be good for 1000s of lights.

[@TommyHunter-f8h]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow sadly it didn't come with one

[@gm2023MJ]

That was a cool review with a tinge of humor. Great review.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks George, appreciate the feedback.

[@rominhawk3949]

I liked your presentation; it was good and fun. Thank you.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Romin Hawk, thank you. glad you liked it.

[@kenguie]

Fun! I love the wind challenge. Poor matches. I just got an arc lighter for my wood stove. I hope for good things. Thanks for the great video

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Ken, stay tuned, just shot a wood stove video, will be posting soon.

[@ssriharikrishna]

Nice honest review evaluated across multiple parameters, helpful before buying

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

s srihari, appreciate the feedback, always welcome.

[@mfitzgerald883]

I have always used the duraflame type - and my trouble is that often I can't seem to refill them. So I'll buy the arc light as standby. Great review! Accessible!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

M Fitzgerald, thanks. I look forward to hearing what you think about the arc light.

[@niarose4352]

I felt there was a strong bias on Arclight Pizzazz!! Infomercial level excitement on that one 🤣😂 Great review 👌

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Nia B. Pizzazz is important. Your comment has it! Thanks for the note.

[@niarose4352]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow why thank you, sir! Lol I'm thoroughly convinced and bought one for myself 😀

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@niarose4352 look forward to hearing how the arc lighter works for you.

[@niarose4352]

@@MakeItorBreakItNowI will definitely follow up once it arrives!!

[@RaiJK3]

@@niarose4352 .....so.... its been 6 months...

[@Knapweed]

I have a similar product to the Arc Lighter; it charges up in less than fifteen minutes from empty. If you leave the tip in the flame too long it can melt the insulation on the wiring at the tip; however, it's a good device overall.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Knapweed, mine are still going strong. Sometimes cleaning the tips off with a wet one works for me.

[@Knapweed]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yep, mine's been brill but it's had some really heavy use and abuse.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@Knapweed sounds like you're a real world, extreme tester. The kind that keeps manufacturers on their toes...

[@tobias4474]

Matches are the cheapest and most reliable fire starters of those tested. Only thing the arclighter is good for is if you're having lots of outdoors litting of candles in wind, like parties or alike. And these more modern fire starting techniques, like the dura, ordinary lighter, arclighter etc. have reliability problems which isn't what you want. They go broke, lighter can have gas but won't spark, arclighter aswell is both electrical, mechanical which means it'll stop working, malfunction etc. There's a good gas lighter though, the old model Bic, if you can get it, that's reliable and durable like nothing else. Found one outdoors while chopping wood about a year back. I knew it wasn't mine and the colour was almost gone from lying in sun and rain for years. Tried it and boom, first attempt it lit and is still going strong. Here's from a cold and wintery Sweden and 30 years of fire starting, just enjoying the warmth and fire beauty coming from the stove while writing this (lit btw with said lighter above).

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tobias, thanks for your very descriptive comment. Hard to argue with your experience and wisdom.

[@tenderloinstew1359]

But how long did it last before dying? The one I bought (a different brand) stopped working after a month and wouldn't recharge.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tenderloin Stew, I certainly haven't test all the brands but the ones I have are still going strong after years of use.

[@techrajdeep6589]

Really nice informative video on arc lighter versus gas lighter versus match stick 👍

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tech Rajdeep, thanks for the feedback and thumbs up. Much appreciated. Glad you liked the video.

[@crazydays4444]

Thank you!! Was searching for an affordable gift for my sister, but was concerned they wouldn't work (arc lighter)' I personally think there are good applications for each of the 3, but in a 1st world country, the arc lighter seems to be the winner~

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

crazydays, very true. The arc lighter is a first world solution...

[@brettdavies2744]

Is the 250,000 light Chinese ‘arc light’ just like the Chinese 50,000hr LED down lights that all start failing after 12months (maybe 500hr at most) even the Chinese bbq lighters only last a few months. Is there anything built to last anymore? for any price?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Brett, I have three different versions and all are still working several years later, not sure if I've gone much beyond 75,000 lights though. If I've used for a little more than two years, say 750 days that would mean 100 lights a day. Not sure I've gotten to that point yeat.

[@Blaggsta]

Thank you for this review... I was nearly sucked in my the idea of the arc... I will just get a but I will get thw duralight for lighting my fire...

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Adam B, your welcome. Speaking of fires, you might like this blower video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6e2ZH6Bbsqjb7c

[@gwagnongmail]

Good test, you sold me on the arc lighter

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

thanks for the feedback. You won't be disappointed!

[@PiggyPickem]

Thanks for this review. Very helpful

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Piggy's Picks, you're welcome stay tuned for more reviews like this one coming soon.

[@dapperdingo]

I just bought an Ozark Trail branded one at Walmart today, and for about $8 you can't beat it.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing dapperdingo

[@RRW359]

Are there any arc lighters that use aa/aaa batteries? I don't really trust nonremovable batteries long-term.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

RRW, not that I'm aware of. I've perrsonally found the embedded batteries don't corrode like the replaceable kind... So to me they are safer.

[@giggleherz]

Watch out for those cheapie arc lighters, mine would stay on without pressing the button. I almost tossed it in a drawer and realized it was still arching.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

giggleherz, interesting. I have tested about a dozen and not had that problem yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@jakobporterz3211]

What happens when you get it wet? Does it still lite?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The arc lighter will. Crazy how good it is...

[@Cormano980]

Late to the party, does the arc lighter ignite flammable liquids ?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Lars, I would think so, I'd just avoid dunking it...

[@Cormano980]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow thanks

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@Cormano980 anytime. Thanks for the question.

[@midnightgaming9786]

Thanks for the review 🙏, will pick one up

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

you're quite welcome. So I'm assuming you're getting an arc lighter?

[@midnightgaming9786]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yes Sir thanks again for the awesome honest review

[@coondogtheman]

I'd like to supercharge one of my hand held bug zappers with the guts of one of these arc lighters. I just need to find one that will stay on as long as you hold the button and has a powerful battery. I've fried bugs on some of my arc lighters and they smoke pretty good.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

then this one should do the job.Do you have a picture of your setup?

[@USA-2491]

Just got “tack life”. Connected to charge, blue light does not stay lit. So does that mean I shoul continue charging for 2 hours with no blue light or not? What am I doing wrong?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Ann, try charging it for two hours, the lights should stay on when fully charged.

[@leokolev]

Love your video!🎉❤

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

[@williamwhitney6473]

The wooden matches break easily and the striker surface gets worn down. I'm going to get an arc lighter to light my wooden matches with. Good review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

William, interesting approach for sure, the best of both worlds...

[@aoistone]

And now we have the "Big flame Arc lighters", It can even be used on pipes.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Very true, thanks for sharing.

[@bobhunt9026]

Wtf! if you touch where its suposed to make heat you get burned? Thats crazy! Thanks for the review

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome, when lighting anything no matter the source always be careful.

[@peteflores7031]

Thanks for the review, I mainly need a couple of these to light my propane stoves. Which only take a second to light, and I need the long stem. I like the fact that you can charge them, my wife will love a couple of these in our bug out bags. We do have multiple solar chargers, so that is a big plus. Plus these should keep us from burning our fingers when lighting all of my grandchildren's birthday candles when we celebrate their birthday's at my house. Lol, well better see where I can get the best deal to order some of these babies.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Pete, thanks for your comments. Here's a link to the arc lighter in the video, you can get it now for around $8, amzn.to/3jPIAF8 I paid $15 when I bought it and thought I got a good deal then.

[@MadMarker]

Arc light needs electricity. If your power is out and you need to light a candle but forgot to keep your arc lighter charged, it is useless. I use an arc lighter myself but always have a bic full of butane for back up. Chances are if your lighting candles, it’s because your hydro went out from a storm or downed line. Plasma lighters are pretty sweet, but if you are depending on it for power outages… keep a beefy power bank charged with it. The batteries are pretty small in the lighters and the arc consumes a LOT of that power quite quickly. I have to charge mine every three days or so and I am not a heavy smoker. And while they are quite effective in windy situations they will blow out with a puff or burst of air. So they are not completely wind proof.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

agree, backups are always good.

[@opticalip1]

matches have pizazz, also shelf life on a electric light can be iffy. Depending on brand/battery used. I have had complete junk ones that fail quickly, charging port no longer works, or battery is just dead w/ no chance of living again. Not to mention the added concern they may blow up in damaged. i.e. if going with an electric lighter, buy something reputable and not the cheapest one you can find. (store review scores do not mean much, read them and try to filter out the fake/bought reviews)

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jeremy R, thanks for your feedback. All valid comments. I guess I'm 2 for 2 WRT having two arc lighters that have worked well so far. But all brands are not the same, even when they come from the same factory with just different labels.

[@opticalip1]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow yes it's a pia. One of the biggest examples would be dash cams, android boxes and flashlights. Same shell much different internals. Even saw a few of the lighters, both identical shells but product weight are much different. Also had the misleading titlesdescriptions vs specs

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@opticalip1 yup, all very crazy, isn't it?

[@luckyspec2274]

I got the arc lighter, but couldn't get a flame going on balled up pieces of paper. I can tell it works fine on candles, but I'm not sure about starting a bonfire etc. Also, I noticed the battery drain was quite high, when I was trying desperately to light. 250k lights, is very unrealistic.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks for your comment. If you add a bit of hand sanitizer to the paper you might be surprised at the outcome. But you've inspired me to make another video on this.

[@luckyspec2274]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow can't wait to watch!

[@TheWyrmofIron]

Something that wasn't covered is that soot gums up the contacts on arc lighters easily. Being in the woods where you don't have a strong cleaner makes it useless.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I've rubbed the soot off with a paper towel, a bit of hand sanitzer could also work in a pinch.

[@simplygame5530]

There are some big disadvantages to arc lighter. Its tips will oxidize much quickly and then it wont work until you clean them with sand paper. Also you need to charge it often and those charging ports aren't that well made. Lastly batteries will go bad more quickly and way before advertised number of clicks are achieved.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

simplygame, maybe so, on mine if there's build up I just use a paper towel to clean off. I've had my arc lighters for years and they're still working great. Then again if they are rough handled your point is well taken...

[@ttables2007]

Have you tried each of these on a propane grill? If so, what were the results? Thanks for the review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

In the past I've used both butane lighters and matches to light propane grills in the past. The arc lighter is very similar to the igniters on most modern propane grills. Always be careful when lighting propane grills and make sure the top or lid/cover is up/open. We had a neighbor burn down their house because they tried to light their propane stove with the cover/lid down and all the gas inside exploded. I'm not recommending anything specific here since I can't know the condition or state of everyone's propane grill who reads this comment or watches this video. Thanks for your question, always welcome.

[@nahgipyno5956]

Is duraflame refillable or disposable?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I think there are some versions that are refillable but most people just throw them away once the first round of fuel is out.

[@LauriLaitinen]

Haha! Funny, and also great review. Thanks!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the review.

[@samuelbrown434]

how does it handle pilot lights and gas stoves?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

just fine, my experience is the arc lighter fires them right up.

[@samuelbrown434]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thanks that's very helpful!

[@nahgipyno5956]

Which lighter is best to light a candle in wind?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

arc lighter under most conditions.

[@musikSkool]

Sometimes our stove top doesn't light so we keep an empty piezo lighter. It doesn't need fuel and the spark has lasted thousands of uses, also, I think it was from the Dollar Store. So... How does that stack up? I even opened it and removed the safety so it sparks very easy. You have to decide for yourself which one is best based on how you use it. The few times I needed to light candles I just lit the stove and used it to light the candles.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

MusikSkool, thanks for the feedback, I didn't know the Dollar Store sells these. I'll have to look for them during my next visit.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Great video. Thanks a lot. I got a few e-lighters and they died very early. I hope to find a solid one soon.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Lloyd, they're out there I got two of these and they're going strong I even turned one into a Harry Potter wand kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXMoImFeZVlbNE check it out. thanks for leaving a comment, much appreciated.

[@apathy11303]

With the match, why not light one candle, and then use that candle to light all the other candles... BTW, I like the arc lighter.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

apathy11303, thanks for the suggestion, I would get wax everywhere, but that's just me.

[@dreluxe]

i’d give the arc light the best shelf life, because you can keep charging it. i’d give the other lighter the worst because it’s not usable after the fuel goes out

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

DeAndre king, agree with your assessment. I hate throwing things in the garbage when there is another solution.

[@brandonpalmer5597]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Why didn't you use a refillable lighter ?

[@brandonpalmer5597]

Yeah, but there are refillable butane lighters you know. I would give that the best shelf life, electric powered shit seems to stop working way faster than gas powered stuff, in general. I think most of you peeps are leftist ideologues with an insane agenda. I'm all for keeping the environment clean, but this whole climate thing is a commie scam , to control everything the world has to offer. Plus human beings are not causing the earth to get warmer. It's called wether. If carbon footprint is so important to track, why do these sociopathic psychopaths who are front and center on this BS propaganda, constantly fly around the world in private jets, in which one flight across the ocean puts more into the air than the average human being does in their entire life. It's all about power , control and money. These people , Bill Mr. Eugenics himself gates, Soros, allie gore, Osama Obama, Dicraprio, and many other tyrannical devil worshippers, who always project whatever they are guilty of onto their political enemies. Everything they accuse President Trump and Conservatives of, well you can pretty much guarantee they are guilty if that.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@brandonpalmer5597 If I were to do the test again I might use a refillable lighter. My guess though is most folks don't refill these type of lighters even when they can. Kudos to those who do.

[@FantaPopRockz]

Maybe my arc lighter is bad but it takes me like 30 seconds to light every candle because it needs to be at a certain angle to actually light the wick and make a big enough fire

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting, I've not had that situation with the arc lighter. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolsze6559]

You've convinced me. Thanks.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Carol Sze, thanks for the feedback, glad you found the video helpful. I made a Harry Potter out of the lighter that was a lot of fun.

[@PhearaXT]

How long the battery will last?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

over 500 lights, months depending on how frequently you use the lighter.

[@negan6333]

The arc lighter u have to put it directly on the thing to burn it and it arc is so small it take ls a while for even the paper to light vs the green lighter ignites quicker and has a flame thats bigger and has more reach the regular lighter will never have to actually touch the thing its burning just the flame

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@destenee3334]

Updated review? Does the arc light still work?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

yes it does, I turned one into a Harry Potter wand lighter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXMoImFeZVlbNE and another I gave to my parents who are big candle people. We've both been using the arc lighters daily and they are working great.

[@PwrSrg]

DUDE man, were you our BINGING last night?!? You are shaking like a LEAF! Have a DRINK!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks Sergio, I guess fire scares me.

[@josephthomas2226]

excellently done thanks

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Joseph, you're quite welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@diezgp]

Amazing review!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@luisabolado]

this review is the best omg

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

thanks, glad you like it.

[@jemery271]

I love the arc lighters but honestly think they have a huge downside - if you don't use them frequently they basically stop working. So yeah - even in an emergency situation you may go to your kitchen drawer to grab that lighter and it won't work - either the battery can be dead or the contacts get corroded and don't work anymore. If the power is out or you don't have an immediate second option you're out of luck. Guess what - matches and lighter work almost perfectly in that situation even after years sitting in a drawer.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Good points, but my wife has been using this wand lighter I made her for over 5 years, rarely charges it and its still going strong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXMoImFeZVlbNE

[@taiyubraja8138]

Best review video ever!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tiayub Raja, thanks for your kind feedback. Stay tuned for more throwdowns currently in the works and will post soon.

[@NsyShwl]

Idk how accurate this test is when testing them outside in the wind 😂

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I actually used a fan on a constant setting for that portion of the test.

[@kneegrease]

If you put your finger in the arc of the plasma lighter and get shocked, and that makes it unsafe? I guess putting your finger in the match flame and the butane flame is safer? Note, touching flame or arc, equally unsafe!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jerome Cooper, very good point, agreed. When I made the video I was thinking some folks would not realize the arc would shock them. Thanks for the feedback.

[@lifehackertips]

5:45 why time it if you’re going to just use check marks?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

well, sometimes I just go with the flow of what the test is presenting me...

[@leechesg]

Some disagreement on matches having no pizazz. Matches are cool and classic

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

LeechesG, I can see your point. kind of looking into a campfire is not the same as looking into an arc lighter. Maybe it has more "tech" pizazz. Thanks for your comment.

[@ivanjakanov]

it's interesting, but does it light a cigarette? i don't light many candles

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

interesting, I don't light cigarettes, but I've seen others use arc lighters on tobacco products.

[@adam29blair]

Excellent review nice job

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks Adam, appreciate your feedback.

[@rgb772]

can it be used as a taser

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

maybe, but not really.

[@sambaroglio1234]

This lighter has even further benefits that are yet to be tapped.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

very true, maybe I need to make another video...

[@beeahofficial]

Ok I’m gonna try lighting it up because I am terrified of the lighter for some reason... So yeah I am trying right now.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

how's it working for you?