If you’re thinking about buying these to light your candles because you love candles and don’t smoke, you’re going to be very disappointed after the first light.
The lid is a pain in the ass and will be there to fuck your day up every time.
@thismyusername@vinuashHere’s one for a penny less than Meh’s offering. Sure you only get one, but looks infinitely more useful than these, plus it lacks the “As Seen On TV” warning label.
@ciabelle might be good… I have never used that brand. The tacklife brand seems… ok… I have two of them for candle lighting and they are both still working after a year. One thing with these and candles is the wax… if the ‘arc spark’ quits make sure there isn’t wax on the arc source.
I like these things but the design and hinged cover makes it difficult if not impossible to light anything but a cigarette or candle stick. (Not well suited for camping or most household uses.)
Good timing! Have you guys been reading my mind?? I literally just made a note to myself to check on the availability of these to use on the upcoming backpacking trip to Cumberland Island. No more worries about wet matches trying to light the campstove!
/giphy compliant-momentary-strudel
@chienfou (even more weird since I bought a bunch of apple turnovers that are essentially triangular strudel from Winn-Dixie today)
/giphy twilight zone
@tweezak wind not an issue, don’t have to worry as much about running out of ‘gas’, smaller footprint (or your finger is in the flame when the stove lights)
Tempted to buy as stocking stuffers (yes I’m one of those people who shops months in advance), but the rule in our house is to only purchase gadgets with USB-C charging cords.
@rebeltaz Our lives are filled with gadgets and if they all use the same charging cable it makes things simpler. We still have a few things that use USB-micros (ex., current hotspot) but as they die or go obsolete, we opt for USB-C versions.
@gio@rebeltaz that seems like a lot of extra expense for a small amount of convenience. Especially if you aren’t planning on discarding everything you already own that uses micro-usb. I think manufacturers will continue using micro-usb for years to come. Usb-c costs more and still seems to have issues, even for big manufacturers (Nintendo, etc.)
@dreamcypher@rebeltaz Agree to disagree. It hasn’t been an unnecessary expense for us since we have made a conscious choice as we replaced things over the last few years. Looking around, the only thing we use day-to-day that isn’t USB-C is the hotspot and that will get upgraded when we renew our Calyx membership later this year. For us, it has made traveling much simpler not to worry about which cord, or which side is up, when plugging in electronics. And it has become easier over the last few years to find USB-C connected devices as more people, including our extended family, make that choice.
Now when it comes to gaming, I have no idea what choice or quality exists, since no one in our family uses that type of equipment. And any gadget that always stays connected doesn’t get the same benefit from USB-C as things that we carry with us and that need charging away from home.
If I didn’t already have one of these (slightly different model) I would SO be all over this deal. I love mine and this is a fantastic price for these.
My guy just found one of these I had stashed away in my gift closet, he couldn’t resist the bright shiny blueness! We got It in a mystery bag a few months back. It works great for his needs of lighting retts, M80s and any other kind of fireworks that he can get his 60 year old hands on. ONE time that is! The darn thing won’t hold a charge for more than 10 minutes!
@Lynnerizer make sure to flip the “off” switch on the bottom when you’re not using it! i got a little more durability that way, just turning it off straight away.
I bought one of these last time. Followed the instructions before first use to a tee. Never got a single spark out of it. Pretty sure I just threw it away after a month after watching the charging light flash non stop, and no spark.
@revolution2771 may be a stupid question, but did you check to be sure the on/off switch was toggled to one or the other position? I have had that problem with rechargeable stuff in the past.
@revolution2771 bummer. Just finished “charging” a camping lamp I was planning to use this coming week on a backpack trip with the grandkids. Blinking 50% full when I went to bed after charging a couple of hours from empty. Woke to find it at 0% after being plugged in for the rest of the night… sigh.
I bought the four pack last time. All of mine worked. I kept them in rotation for smoking. We were never without a lighter. No more digging for matches when your bic dies. Moreover, we are now accumulating a lot of matchbooks.
The hardest part was getting my brother to plug in the dead one before grabbing a freshy. Lazy bastard.
Both mine work, one will accompany me on my planned camping trip next week to light the cookstove when we backpack. Kinda heavy but wind and rain proof so that’s good.
Specs
Here, have an infomercial:
What’s in the Box?
2x Rechargeable plasma beam lighters
2x Velveteen storage pouch
2x MicroUSB to USB charging cable
2x Gift box
Price Comparison
$40.36 (for 2) at Amazon
Warranty
Lifetime Atomic Lighter
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
This does not light up my life. meh.
The lids get in the way of these being very usable.
@mrmork87 I believe it’s intentionally designed that way so you can’t jam it into someone and activate it.
These are actually very good lighters, and this price is pretty good; but I already have several, don’t need any more.
One can only wonder what tomorrows plasma item will be.
I like the fact they have a safety switch. I don’t smoke but I carry one for emergencies
@stryper2000
/giphy Burning house
If you’re thinking about buying these to light your candles because you love candles and don’t smoke, you’re going to be very disappointed after the first light.
The lid is a pain in the ass and will be there to fuck your day up every time.
@vinuash these work ok for candles :
https://www.amazon.com/Lighter-Flexible-Rechargeable-Windproof-Fireworks/dp/B083DFB3C7
Yea the lid design on these atomic lighters seem to be only made with cigarettes in mind.
@thismyusername @vinuash Here’s one for a penny less than Meh’s offering. Sure you only get one, but looks infinitely more useful than these, plus it lacks the “As Seen On TV” warning label.
@thismyusername @vinuash Often purchased with a big-ass pillow and earbuds. What? No Dark Side of the Moon download?
@thismyusername @vinuash I was thinking it was a safety feature to keep your fingers out.
@thismyusername @tweezak I mean they’re directly for causing a fire, how much of a safety feature is needed
@thismyusername @vinuash for cigars too? They have i greater diameter than cigarettes. Asking for a friend!
@AmazingChicken I’m not sure any of these ‘plasma’ or ‘arc’ lighters would be good for cigars… even if you could get the cigar close to the spark.
@ciabelle might be good… I have never used that brand. The tacklife brand seems… ok… I have two of them for candle lighting and they are both still working after a year. One thing with these and candles is the wax… if the ‘arc spark’ quits make sure there isn’t wax on the arc source.
Wait…you mean if I do the tv ad offer, I get two PLUS a flashlight??? And FREE shipping!!! C’mon meh…I gotta think about this…
Atomic, because, um, they’re made of atoms!!
/giphy atomic
Always wanted one, but, now I have two.
@Odorous …you have to what?
@chienfou @Odorous you are too much
I like these things but the design and hinged cover makes it difficult if not impossible to light anything but a cigarette or candle stick. (Not well suited for camping or most household uses.)
Good timing! Have you guys been reading my mind?? I literally just made a note to myself to check on the availability of these to use on the upcoming backpacking trip to Cumberland Island. No more worries about wet matches trying to light the campstove!
/giphy compliant-momentary-strudel
@chienfou (even more weird since I bought a bunch of apple turnovers that are essentially triangular strudel from Winn-Dixie today)
/giphy twilight zone
@chienfou Just get a regular butane lighter. Thank me later.
@tweezak wind not an issue, don’t have to worry as much about running out of ‘gas’, smaller footprint (or your finger is in the flame when the stove lights)
These are cool! I am hot, but in a cool way.
I think makers of these will eventually figure out the true retail price for them…
These suck for lighting anything you can’t squeeze inside the top.
They are cool to play with though.
Tempted to buy as stocking stuffers (yes I’m one of those people who shops months in advance), but the rule in our house is to only purchase gadgets with USB-C charging cords.
@gio … I, too, purchase Christmas gifts the day after Christmas for next year…
May I ask why?
@rebeltaz Our lives are filled with gadgets and if they all use the same charging cable it makes things simpler. We still have a few things that use USB-micros (ex., current hotspot) but as they die or go obsolete, we opt for USB-C versions.
@gio Oh, OK… convenience. I thought I was missing something like dangerous or charge better or something. Cool.
@gio @rebeltaz that seems like a lot of extra expense for a small amount of convenience. Especially if you aren’t planning on discarding everything you already own that uses micro-usb. I think manufacturers will continue using micro-usb for years to come. Usb-c costs more and still seems to have issues, even for big manufacturers (Nintendo, etc.)
@dreamcypher @rebeltaz Agree to disagree. It hasn’t been an unnecessary expense for us since we have made a conscious choice as we replaced things over the last few years. Looking around, the only thing we use day-to-day that isn’t USB-C is the hotspot and that will get upgraded when we renew our Calyx membership later this year. For us, it has made traveling much simpler not to worry about which cord, or which side is up, when plugging in electronics. And it has become easier over the last few years to find USB-C connected devices as more people, including our extended family, make that choice.
Now when it comes to gaming, I have no idea what choice or quality exists, since no one in our family uses that type of equipment. And any gadget that always stays connected doesn’t get the same benefit from USB-C as things that we carry with us and that need charging away from home.
If I didn’t already have one of these (slightly different model) I would SO be all over this deal. I love mine and this is a fantastic price for these.
@rebeltaz
Are they heavy? I want one for windy day but I don’t want it to be really heavy. How does it compare to a regular bic lighter or zippo?
@rebeltaz @star2236 WAYYYY heavier than a Bic, somewhat more than a good Zippo.
4 for $18 a year ago
@thechinglish that’s the one i got. still using my first and gifted a second, two more sitting at home. i do love these things.
@lwmctz @thechinglish Same. I keep them with the emergency kits in the cars, one in camping stuff as a back up, and one still in the box.
these make really shitty margaritas.
My guy just found one of these I had stashed away in my gift closet, he couldn’t resist the bright shiny blueness! We got It in a mystery bag a few months back. It works great for his needs of lighting retts, M80s and any other kind of fireworks that he can get his 60 year old hands on. ONE time that is! The darn thing won’t hold a charge for more than 10 minutes!
@Lynnerizer make sure to flip the “off” switch on the bottom when you’re not using it! i got a little more durability that way, just turning it off straight away.
I have one…they are NOT for cigars.,that is all.
I wonder if I could yank it apart and mount it on the end of a remote-control R2D2 to zap the cat…
@rprussell
/giphy EXTERMINATE!
“Also included with each: a long charging case”
I think you mean long charging cord.
will they work on an e cig?
I bought one of these last time. Followed the instructions before first use to a tee. Never got a single spark out of it. Pretty sure I just threw it away after a month after watching the charging light flash non stop, and no spark.
@revolution2771 may be a stupid question, but did you check to be sure the on/off switch was toggled to one or the other position? I have had that problem with rechargeable stuff in the past.
@chienfou yeah I followed the instructions. I think it was supposed to be “off” when it was charging and “on” to work. It never did anything.
@revolution2771 bummer. Just finished “charging” a camping lamp I was planning to use this coming week on a backpack trip with the grandkids. Blinking 50% full when I went to bed after charging a couple of hours from empty. Woke to find it at 0% after being plugged in for the rest of the night… sigh.
I hated this write up
My son said he was having trouble lighting a candle. I would like to make it even more difficult by giving him one of these.
/giphy irritating-babbling-corsair
I have no practical use for mine but I like watching the purple zappies.
I bought these from Meh the past. Only one worked. YMMV.
I bought the four pack last time. All of mine worked. I kept them in rotation for smoking. We were never without a lighter. No more digging for matches when your bic dies. Moreover, we are now accumulating a lot of matchbooks.
The hardest part was getting my brother to plug in the dead one before grabbing a freshy. Lazy bastard.
If you love useless gadgets that don’t work and aren’t worth the effort, this is the deal for you!
These are fantastic for fireworks.
Both mine work, one will accompany me on my planned camping trip next week to light the cookstove when we backpack. Kinda heavy but wind and rain proof so that’s good.
Bought 2 neither worked. Waste of money
@jimhamiltn did you contact the warranty department?
https://www.atomic.com/en-us/warranty
Only one of them worked.
@CaptExcellent did you write into warranty?
https://www.atomic.com/en-us/warranty
Do you have any more of them?
@logicfirst they are selling them as a part of this kit: (click the photos)
Or they have a different one: