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What is Piezo Matchfree Ignition? How Does It Work?

Lighting a match or lighter requires minimal effort to ignite your grill, so why worry about a flame-free, push-button ignition source?

Isn’t that oversimplifying an already easy practice?

The real trouble with such logic is that you really don’t need a matchfree ignition system until you really need one. For example, you’ve taken your family on a nature-rich, remote mountain retreat. You have your trusty grill, but you forgot your lighter. Unlike a matchbook or lighter, the piezo matchfree ignition system can literally attach to your grill, meaning that you will never forget it on your camping trips. Below, we share everything you need to know about this system.

How does it work?

Piezo ignition takes its name from its use of piezoelectricity, an electrical charge that can build up in specific materials, such as those made to create these matchfree igniters, when placed under pressure. Rather than worrying about burning yourself with matches or running out of fluid in your lighters, this type of ignition just requires the flipping of a switch or a push of a button to light. If you’ve ever used a push-button grill or lighter, then you’ve likely already used a piezo matchfree igniter, even if you didn’t know it.

What kinds are there?

Piezo ignitions can be used with grills or independently of them, working as lighters or easy-to-use ignition switches. Think of them as an easy way to “turn on” your grill or as a convenient and earth-friendly alternative to traditional matches and lighters.

Why should I use piezo igniters instead of matches or lighters?

While one of the big reasons for using matchfree igniters is their ease of use for those who are a bit older or have disabilities that make it difficult to strike a match or ignite a lighter, that is only one of a myriad of reasons for utilizing this system. Matches, for example, can often get wet, meaning that a rainy day can ruin your camping trip in more than one way. Lighters run out of lighting fluid or otherwise break quite easily. Even if you prefer one of these lighting methods, their inconsistency means that complementing them with a piezo matchfree ignition device is a smart idea.

How long does it last?

While matches and lighters must be replaced or refilled, matchfree ignition systems are built to last for life. While malfunctions do occur, the average piezo lighter lasts for a minimum of ten years, far longer than even a whole box of matches! Piezo matchfree igniters are a great investment in peace of mind, convenience, and the environment.