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I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« on: May 17, 2013, 06:54:08 am »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectricity

"...and the piezoelectric igniter, which generates sparks for small engine ignition systems (and gas-grill lighters) by compressing a ceramic disc..."

I wonder if its possible to smoke a bowl with one of these.  :rolleyes:

*adds that on list of things to try before I die*
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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2013, 07:18:23 am »
Errr, that's what generates the spark in most lighters.

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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2013, 01:40:05 pm »
gz !  :D
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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2013, 02:35:49 pm »
I heard that before, although had no idea what it actually meant.
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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2013, 04:38:30 pm »
Behold!

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It's ok for bongs and pipes. Though constant click-clickeddy-clicking when trying to smoke a pipe in a public place - attracts unneeded attention. So my personal favorite is this:

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A perfect lighter! Hand picked out of hundreds locally available. :)

Constant unadjustable 2.5-3 cm flame. Long-lasting, and all its parts function well, until the very end. Resistant to heat, never melted on me, unlike so many other disposable lighters. Very compact and silent. Yeah, and dirt-cheap! This one is my next best favorite:

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It is noisy, and costs 2-3 times of the above one. Otherwise a great lighter for bongs, pipes, and everything else, that needs to be heated under an angle.

P.S.

I wonder if anyone is using a specialized pipe lighter?.. Zippo and such, are shit for that task, but there might be some durable pipe lighters out there?.. Preferably something that doesn't scream - pothead, when you see it :)
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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2013, 05:02:23 pm »
Aye, crickets are great lighters.

I carry one with myself pretty often.
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Re: I just learned a new word today : "Piezoelectricity"
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2013, 12:12:37 am »
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Djeep lighters are the best... They last like 15 times longer than your average bic lighter.  :)

Plus their odd shape and size reduces the chances of your friends pocketing them on accident.   :D

And even better your thumb is farther away from the flame so I never burn my thumb torching a bowl for 15 seconds.  :mrgreen:

made in france too! not china!  :mrgreen:
Très meilleure machine de la flamme! or something like that!  :mrgreen: