Types and features of gas stove lighters

Despite the huge range of household kitchen appliances, most kitchens still have traditional gas stove. Such devices are more practical and convenient, and to ignite them, most often matches are needed. Today, many users prefer to buy lighters for gas stoves. A modern manufacturer offers a wide selection of such products.

Types of devices

Lighter - a compact portable device that helps to get fire faster. Most modern models are equipped elongated spoutthat makes ignition of the stove very convenient and comfortable. There are a huge number of species, so before you go shopping, you should familiarize yourself with them.

Household gas

Such devices are small lighters in which the body is mounted gas cylinder. They can be successfully used for the ignition of stoves and fireplaces.

Electric

They powered by a power outlet. The principle of operation of such devices is based on the opening and closing of an electric circuit under the action of a magnetic field. As a result of pressing the button, a sufficiently powerful electric charge is created, which instantly ignites the gas.

Electric lighters for the gas stove have a lot of advantages. This is their long service life, instant gas ignition. But there are also some disadvantages, due to which some refuse to acquire them: attachment to the outlet, the inability to use in the absence of electricity. Such devices should be used very carefully, not allowing the wire to enter the flame of the burner.

Piezo lighters

Very convenient option of an accessory which will provide fast ignition of the gas stove. A gas stove for gas stoves does not require mains power, there is no silicon or batteries in their structure. The current charge is obtained by piezo crystal compression. But it is not as strong as in electrical devices, so when used it will have to get used to. To succeed in igniting the gas at the first attempt, it will be necessary to bring the nose closer to the burner to the minimum distance. Due to the interplay of air, gas and current, a fire arises.

Among the main advantages of such lighters it is worth noting:

• ergonomic body;
• complete safety;
• work without wire;
• the ability to work in any temperature mode.

But they have a significant disadvantage - the inability to repair the product. If the piezoelectric element fails, then you will need to purchase a new device.

Electronic

The function of the electric lighter is based on battery use. Such devices are very convenient lack of wires. The downside of this option is only the frequent replacement of food, but today you can buy replacement batteries in any supermarket.

The devices are safe and comfortable to use, but it is worth remembering that contact with liquid, grease or dirt on the body may well lead to breakage.

Lighter DIY

As it became clear, manufacturers offer a wide range of such devices that will help kindle the oven and burners, but after all, if you have certain knowledge and skills, you can make yourself such an assistant in the kitchen yourself.

Lighter for the gas stove with their own hands is made easy, because it has a fairly simple structure. If some items are not available, then today Chinese websites offer to buy them at a ridiculous price.

The main idea that is put into the process of creating the device is the creation of high-frequency voltage, which accordingly forms a hot arc.

Self-creation will require:

• Li-ion 18490/1400 mAh battery;
• Charger for the specified battery;
• a transformer that is used in 50 W halogen lamps, with a 0.5 mm wire;
• field effect transistor IRFZ44;
• power button and other small items;
• housing;
• soldering iron and solder.

The scheme of the structure is shown in the image:

The process of building your own hands is as follows.

1. Charger preparation. Here you will need a Li-ion battery with special protection, on which there are 2 indicators. One is lit green and indicates charging, the second is lit red when the battery is low.Charge such a device should be current up to 1Am using any 5V power source.
2. The battery can be used absolutely any, but it uses the standard 18490 with a capacity of 1400 mAh, as it has reduced sizethat will positively affect the volume of the received device.
3. A transistor and a core from a 50W electronic halogen lamp transformer are used as the basis for the converter. The transformer is initially evaporated, the winding is removed, and the network wiring is retained. The primary winding is wound on the core, and then insulated with several layers of adhesive tape. In the next step, the secondary winding is wound. A stranded wire is soldered to the end of the second winding. Then it is necessary to ring the transformer and isolate it using ordinary electrical tape.
4. All elements of the new device are prepared, so they can be installed in the case and check the operation of the received device.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that lighters for a gas stove are a very convenient device that will help ignite a gas stove regardless of what type or model it belongs to. The main thing is to comply gas stove operating rulesso that this process is as safe as possible.