A torch lighter, fortunately, is usually a sturdy little device. They have almost no moving parts in them, which ensures that they don’t wear out very quickly. And, yes, they can hold up to being submerged in water. The important thing to remember is that you want to make sure that the torch is dry before you try to light it again.

The most important thing to do is to take the lighter and dry it off as much as possible right away. If it has a case that you can take apart, take it down to its component parts and leave them all out to dry individually. This allows them to dry out and ensures that they won’t corrode because of having become wet.

Some lighters have electric ignitions on them. These are a particular concern, for obvious reasons. If your lighter has become wet and it activates electronically, you need to make sure that these components are thoroughly dried out before you use them again. Not doing so can cause a short. Give it at least 24 hours to dry out.

If your lighter is badly damaged, you may have to give it up and get a new one. This is only likely to happen if it has been submerged for a long period of time or if you dry it off improperly after taking it out of the water. When you take it out of the water, take it apart as much as possible and put it on a towel to dry off.

You can use compressed air to blow any excess water out of the nooks and crannies inside the lighter. You’ll also want to turn it upside down and tap out any water that may have collected on the coils. If your lighter is electrically activated, wait at least 24 hours before you attempt to light it again. This ensures that it has adequate time to dry out.