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Best candle lighter, any ideas?

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grannyqueenie Sun 30-Nov-25 16:46:50

I do enjoy having candles around the hearth just for a bit of brightness on these gloomy winter evenings. I find using matches a bit of a pain, literally, with my arthritic hands. I’ve had various gadgets which use lighter fluid but none of them have been very efficient or easy to use/fill, nor have they lasted very long. Any suggestions please of any alternatives that are worth having. Tia 😍

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GrannyGravy13 Sun 30-Nov-25 16:50:08

I just buy the cheap ones from the cheap shop, around £2-3 they last for most of the winter.

No faffing trying to change battery or re-gas 🕯️

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Foxtail Sun 30-Nov-25 16:54:15

Something like this
www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/by-candlelight-candle-lighter-single
Similar types readily available...last a long time, inexpensive and easy to use.

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sophie232 Mon 08-Dec-25 10:58:35

A rechargeable electric lighter might suit you better. It has a long neck, no flame, and needs only a quick USB charge instead of refilling. The button is light to press, which helps if your hands get sore. They work well for candles tucked down in jars and tend to last much longer than the fluid based ones.

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