Bic Lighter Lumen Output??

[emac]

OK so this is a totally odd question probably....but what, in all of the experts' opinions around here, is the lumen output of a bic lighter. I am not looking to compare it against any of my current flashlights as it is a 360 degree light-source compared to the narrower beams of my flashlights.
So what do yins think??

 

[SmurfTacular]

I am going to guess 10-15 lumens

 

[new-b]

Don't know the lumens, but when I use mine on high it gets much hotter than most of my flashlights :twothumbs

 

[Lite_me]

I am going to guess 10-15 lumens

Sounds about right to me. A candle is said to be ~13 lumens, so a Bic @ customary output should be in that range.

 

[andyw513]

Thanks, Smurf and Lite, I've often wondered about this before. I've never really thought about it, but I guess I have 4 light sources on me at all times instead of 3.

 

[65535]

Some lighters, including certain styles of Bic are more adjustable that most people know. It's quite possible to get about 50 lumens out of one, if you know what I mean.

 

[RAGE CAGE]

1 Candela.........:candle:.........IMO

 

[mrartillery]

I bet one of those $.50 lighters from the gas station turned up is as much as a Surefire P60!

Am I the only one who has done this?

 

[Nyctophiliac]

Interestingly enough - if you use an aspherical lens - you can get a thrower out of it!!!

I must try this out tonight!

It's at least as good as a Solitaire!!!

 

[gallagho]

Bic Lighter Forums? Doesn't have the same ring to it