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Dip Tube
This component serves as the hose of the lighter. It lets the gas to go to the top in order for it to be ignited.
Flint Spring
The flint spring holds the flint into its position in order for the flint to be continuously struck. It is made
of brass.
Flint
The flint is of the components responsible for the igniting of the lighter. The flint is made out of
ferrocerium, which are man-made materials that produce sparks when struck by metal.
Striker Wheel
This components function is to strike the flint in order to produce sparks to ignite the gas. It is made out
of brass.
Valve
The valve is the passageway of the gas through its nozzle. It opens when the striker wheel also turns. It is
made of some brass and some plastic.
Fuel Lever
This component helps the opening of the fuel valve.
Shroud
The shroud is metallic and is U-shaped. It serves as the cover of the lighter top and its components housed
inside.