Butane Gas Lighters & Fire Starters for Reliable Ignition

Different ignition points call for different ways of reaching the flame. A BBQ burner beneath a grate, a recessed cooker, a candle wick & a prepared fireplace don't present the same access or fire-starting requirements.

Industrial Shed's HOT Devil Lighters collection brings together refillable butane gas lighters & natural fire lighters for direct ignition, awkward access & larger fire-starting applications.

The range includes:

► HOT Devil Micro Gas Lighter | HDMGL – compact refillable format for accessible ignition points
► HOT Devil Adjustable Lighter | HDAL – adjustable & foldable burner tube for variable positioning
► HOT Devil Flexible Lighter | HDFL – extended flexible stem for awkward or recessed areas
► HOT Devil Natural Fire Lighters | HDF32 – 32 pack for BBQs, fireplaces & fire pits
► HOT Devil Natural Fire Lighters | HDF100 – 100 pack for more frequent fire starting

For workshop applications requiring sustained or concentrated heat rather than straightforward ignition, explore Soldering & Heat Tools. For broader workshop requirements, Workshop Equipment covers equipment used around maintenance, repair & day-to-day trade work.

What Are HOT Devil Lighters?

HOT Devil Lighters provide direct flame ignition or fire-starting assistance depending on the product selected.

The three gas lighter models use butane & provide different approaches to reach.

The HDMGL Micro Gas Lighter is the compact option. Its smaller format suits situations where the ignition point is already reasonably accessible.

The HDAL Adjustable Lighter uses an adjustable & foldable burner tube, allowing the lighter's position to change around the application.

The HDFL Flexible Lighter uses an extended flexible stem that can bend towards ignition points that are inconvenient to approach with a straight lighter.

HOT Devil Natural Fire Lighters serve a different purpose. Rather than providing only a momentary direct flame, they help establish suitable solid-fuel fires in applications such as BBQs, fireplaces & fire pits.

Why Choose HOT Devil Lighters?

Access can determine which lighter makes sense before flame size even enters the decision.

When the ignition point is directly in front of you, the compact Micro model may be sufficient. Put that same burner behind a grate or deeper inside an appliance & an adjustable or flexible design can become considerably more practical.

Across the current collection you can choose between:

► Compact direct ignition with the HDMGL
► Adjustable burner positioning with the HDAL
► Flexible extended access with the HDFL
► Refillable operation across all three gas lighter models
► Adjustable flame control on the HDAL & HDFL
► Natural fire-starting options in 32 & 100 packs

This distinction also prevents a common selection mistake: a gas lighter & a natural fire lighter solve different parts of the ignition process.

One delivers the flame directly. The other helps suitable solid fuel establish & continue burning.

Common Applications

BBQ Burner Ignition

A burner positioned beneath a cooking grate can make a few extra centimetres of reach surprisingly useful.

For an accessible ignition point, the Micro Gas Lighter provides a compact option. Where the burner sits deeper within the BBQ, compare the Adjustable & Flexible models according to the angle required.

Camping & Outdoor Cooking

Camping equipment needs to earn the space it takes up.

A compact refillable lighter can suit straightforward ignition while an extended design may be more convenient around certain cookers, BBQs or prepared fires.

For solid-fuel fire starting, the Natural Fire Lighters provide an alternative to holding a lighter at the fuel while it begins to catch.

Cookers & Recessed Ignition Points

Trying to force a straight lighter towards an awkward burner can make a simple task unnecessarily difficult.

The HDFL Flexible Lighter provides an extended bendable stem while the HDAL Adjustable Lighter uses a foldable burner tube. Compare the shape of the access point before deciding between them.

Candles

An exposed wick doesn't necessarily require an extended lighter.

The Micro model can suit accessible candles while additional reach becomes more useful when a wick sits deeper inside a container.

Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Starting a larger fire is different from briefly igniting a burner.

HOT Devil Natural Fire Lighters can be positioned with suitable fuel to help establish BBQ, fireplace & fire-pit fires.

Industrial Shed offers HDF32 32 packs & HDF100 100 packs, allowing the quantity to be matched to expected use.

Product Selection Guide

Direct Flame Or Fire Starter?

Begin with what needs to happen after ignition.

For a burner, candle or other suitable point requiring a direct flame, choose between the Micro, Adjustable & Flexible gas lighters.

For a prepared solid-fuel fire, consider the Natural Fire Lighters.

Look At The Access Angle

Don't judge reach by distance alone.

A nearby ignition point can still be awkward if it sits behind a grate, around a corner or inside a housing.

The current options approach access differently:

► HDMGL – compact & straightforward
► HDAL – adjustable & foldable
► HDFL – extended & flexible

Choose according to the position you need the flame to reach.

Decide Whether Flexibility Matters

The Adjustable & Flexible models aren't simply two versions of the same lighter.

The HDAL changes position through its adjustable burner tube.

The HDFL uses a flexible stem that can bend towards more awkward areas.

If the route to the ignition point isn't straight, that distinction becomes particularly useful.

Consider Flame Adjustment

The HDAL & HDFL provide adjustable flame control.

Use the setting appropriate to the application & follow the operating instructions supplied with the specific lighter.

Plan For Refilling

The HDMGL, HDAL & HDFL are refillable butane lighters.

HOT Devil specifies HDGAS5 Purified Butane Gas for refilling these models. Follow the supplied instructions when refilling, operating & storing the lighter.

Match Fire-Lighter Quantity To Frequency

Choosing between HDF32 & HDF100 is largely a question of how regularly fire starters are required.

► HDF32 | 32 Pack – practical for less frequent use
► HDF100 | 100 Pack – larger supply for regular fire starting

Keep anticipated use & storage in mind rather than automatically choosing the largest quantity.

Expert Tips

Inspect The Ignition Area First

Find the burner, pilot or wick before producing a flame.

Knowing exactly where the ignition point sits makes it easier to choose the appropriate approach & avoids searching around with an operating lighter.

Don't Turn A Lighter Into A Heating Tool

A butane lighter provides ignition. It shouldn't be treated as a substitute for equipment designed for sustained workshop heating.

If the task involves soldering, heat shrink or another concentrated heating process, move to the appropriate Soldering & Heat Tools.

Use Extra Reach When It Solves A Problem

An extended lighter isn't automatically the better option.

For an exposed candle or easily accessible burner, a compact lighter can be simpler to handle & store. Flexible or adjustable reach becomes valuable when the ignition point itself creates the difficulty.

Check The Lighter Before The Job

If a refillable lighter has been sitting in storage, check it before preparing the BBQ, cooker or fire.

Finding out that refilling is required is much easier before the ignition task has started.

Treat Butane As A Flammable Product

Follow the supplied safety, operating, refilling & storage information.

Keep butane & associated products away from inappropriate heat or ignition sources & use each product only for its intended application.