While our Plasma Lighter circuit outputs a high voltage, it actually consumes only a very tiny amount of electrical current. It concentrates that energy over a very small area by deploying an arc of plasma across a short distance (less than a half-centimeter). This miniature "bolt of lightning" is only slightly thicker than a human hair, yet in terms of heat it measures over 1000 degrees C and will therefore easily ignite any organic substance.

Our stand-alone lighter system stores its own energy inside the KULAR Plasma-Lighter and recharges for free via its solar panel charger. Other lighter systems such as matches, or (disposable or refillable) lighters, either use toxic chemicals that cause air pollution or contain fuels such as butane fluid or naphtha-gas, both petroleum distillates that have been derived from non-renewable fossil fuels. Currently over 7 billion disposable lighters are put into landfill sites annually.

The Plasma Lighter has a locking safety switch that slides back and forth covering the ON button so that the lighter cannot be accidently activated. Always keep the switch-cover closed when the plasma lighter is not in use.

With proper care, the components of the KULAR Plasma Lighter System have been designed to last your lifetime. Please ensure that you use them carefully and responsibly.