Posts by placidtrucker47

steelsailor17 said:If you don't mind me asking, how did you measure that 100V spike?
Was it DC or AC, and how long does the charge last?
Also, where did you pick this thing up and what’s the actual design?
It sounds like the whole point of this lighter is just to shock whoever uses it.
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And could someone actually start a fire with it, considering the user jumps when they get zapped?

The voltage is printed on the bottom of the lighter—not entirely sure of the exact spec. It shouldn't be left running for more than 20 seconds. There's a toggle switch at the base for "turn off" and "turn on"; if it's set to "off," it functions like a standard lighter, but if it's on "turn on," it delivers a shock. Instead of a flame, it activates an electrical current. Not recommended for children or anyone with heart conditions. I eventually settled on a 23V model. Picked it up in San Francisco at a local shop called Target.🙂)

Joseph Fisher2 said:😂 😂 😂

1 post.... 🙏 🙏

Just remembered I had an account on Reddit.😕 🙄

Thanks for the help, everyone.🙂)
This wasn't a joke. I gave someone a lighter that actually has a voltage setting. I tested it myself once, and my heart started racing and I was shaking for about twelve hours straight. This wasn't meant to be a prank or anything.
The voltage was set below 100V, but everyone reacts differently. It’s a neat gadget, but if you're thinking about buying something similar to play a joke on someone—or even if you're just messing around like I was—think twice.

I'll be back on the forums.🙂))

I was hunting for a lighter at a local shop when I stumbled upon this odd 2-in-1 gadget. When I asked the clerk what the deal was, she just said it gives you a little "spark" when you press it. I didn't realize she meant an actual electric shock.
I, being the genius that I am, actually tested it. The voltage was over 50V—maybe even closer to 95V. It gave me quite a jolt. To make matters worse, I held it in my left hand, right over my heart. Now, several hours later, my heart won't stop racing, my fingertips are stinging, and I feel a bit shaky. I'm not joking; this actually happened.