u/CheekyAlbatross

This electric lighter belonged to my grandfather. A few months ago I found it in a drawer, so I took the old oxidized battery out and cleaned it as best I could. I then checked with a new AAA battery if there was a spark, and of course there wasn't.

I wish I could make this work again, but I can't understand if it's broken because of the oxidization (the green gunk covered the entire bottom before I cleaned it) or I just lack the right batteries and fuel.

It uses 9v cylindrical batteries which are extremely difficult to find, and the AAA ones don't seem to work. Could It be restored and converted to use standard ones?

Thanks in advance for the help!