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Old 06-14-2013, 01:09 PM   #3
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Default Re: Small metal ring inside Xikar Eris lighter?

You're right, Ben. The coil is what makes the lighter "windproof". When you light it initially, the coil gets hot and that is what sustains the "windproof" flame as the fuel and air mixes at that point.
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