Gas Lighter, Piezo Electric
Product Code : EL-B-10670
Quick answer: The piezo electric gas lighter is a flameless igniter for lighting Bunsen and other laboratory gas burners. Squeezing it drives a self-contained piezo generator that throws 6 to 8 sparks at 20 kV across the tip, lighting the gas without matches, fuel refills, flint or batteries. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for school, college, research and industrial laboratories.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Piezo electric gas lighter |
| Ignition | Self-contained piezo generator |
| Spark output | 6 to 8 sparks per use |
| Spark voltage | 20 kV |
| Power source | None required: no batteries, no fuel |
How the piezo lighter works
Certain crystals, such as quartz and some ceramics, produce a voltage when they are suddenly squeezed or struck; this is the piezoelectric effect. Inside the lighter, pressing the handle compresses a small piezo element, which generates a high voltage of about 20 kV. The voltage jumps a short gap at the tip as a spark, and the 6 to 8 sparks from one squeeze are enough to ignite a stream of gas from a burner.
Because the lighter carries no fuel and makes no open flame of its own, there is nothing to leak, run out or refill, and no hot tip left on the bench after use. It is a practical choice for class sets where many burners are lit at the start of each practical, and it also gives teachers a simple everyday example of the piezoelectric effect.
- Connect the burner and close its air inlet.
- Hold the lighter tip at the side of the burner mouth.
- Open the gas and squeeze the lighter; the sparks ignite the gas.
- Adjust the burner air supply for the flame required.
Key features
- Self-contained piezo generator: no batteries or fuel required.
- Produces 6 to 8 sparks per squeeze.
- High spark voltage of 20 kV for reliable ignition of burner gas.
- No open flame and no flint striking.
- Nothing to refill or replace in routine use.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the piezo electric gas lighter at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to school, college, research and industrial laboratories in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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The full range is in the Burners section of the Laboratory Equipment range.
Frequently asked questions
Does the piezo gas lighter need batteries or fuel?
No. It uses a self-contained piezo generator, so no batteries, fuel refills or flint are needed.
How many sparks does it produce?
Each squeeze produces 6 to 8 electrical sparks at 20 kV.
What is the price of the piezo electric gas lighter?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the piezo electric gas lighter to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-B-10670 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the piezo electric gas lighter?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the piezo electric gas lighter at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-B-10670.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-B-10670 and the quantity, or add the piezo electric gas lighter to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
