Zippos and stogies?
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:tpd: These inserts are great. It's all I use when wind is not a factor. Plus I love the look of a zippo
I used to do that when I started out, now I just use nuclear fusion. I found too many impurities using the Tungsten method.
I just spoke with a Zippo Rep at my B&M today. He told me that new Zippo fuel (released after the 75th Anniversary fuel) is made for cigars. IThe fuel was reformulated so it doesn't leave an aftertaste of lighter fluid. I picked up some, so we'll see. Great news if it works. I love Zippo's. :tu
pbrennan10
Softball Pitcher
pbrennan10
Softball Pitcher
Give the cells time to mutate.
My girlfriend gave me a zippo recently too, and she was very disappointed when I told her that I would rather not light my cigars with it. Still in its original packaging and accompanied by a full bottle of fuel.
If I can get a torch insert, then this would avoid her disappointment of my returning her present.
Which torch insert is considered the best, particularly in regards to fuel consumption?
Wolfgang8810
SilverBack
the z-blazer insert is awesome! you can use just about any fuel in it although i woulod ovoid the ronson fuel from te grocery store.
The only insert which I could find is called Z-plus. Bought it yesterday at JJ Fox in Selfridges with Colibri fuel, which I guess is considered decent fuel. However, after working fine all day yesterday, it seized to function today already...
Have to go exchange it.chris45set
Maturing Primate
I bought a soft flame insert for my Zippo here.
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/p-7881-thunderbird-lighter-insert-by-vector-kgm.aspx
The Vector also uses a normal flint and feels exactly like the fluid inssert during use.
Very happy with it, but am looking to add some sort of torch.
Does the z-plus use a flint, or is it "electronic ignition"?
http://www.tobacco-barn.com/p-7881-thunderbird-lighter-insert-by-vector-kgm.aspx
The Vector also uses a normal flint and feels exactly like the fluid inssert during use.
Very happy with it, but am looking to add some sort of torch.
Does the z-plus use a flint, or is it "electronic ignition"?
The Z-plus uses electronic quartz ignition. In the case of my faulty insert, I do not think that the ignition is the culprit as the spark is clearly visible. However, the gas jet doesn't flow steadily. I'll exchange it tomorrow and hope the replacement Z-plus fares better.
My Z-flame was actually not faulty. The real problem was my not knowing how to refill it. With Selfridges' good customer service they exchanged it regardless, and their sales clerk showed me how to refill the new unit properly: apparently you have to vacate the gas chamber completely before every refill, otherwise air pockets can be trapped inside the gas chamber which will prevent the flow of the gas. I love this modified Zippo which came just in time for the London herf. :ss
Just refilled it again, and still works without problems.
Just refilled it again, and still works without problems.
blindsmoke
Young Ape
You shouldn't use a zippo, but the 20 dollar insert for butane makes an amazing lighter. Try that.
Badmamajama
Maturing Primate
What about using an 80 proof spirit in the zippo? Like grain alchohol or something?
SmokinJoey
Don't let your Meat Loaf!
I started with a Zippo and switched to a torch, I can't tell much of a difference.
LANTSailor
Underwater gorilla
I love my Zippo. Even though we don't do it anymore, they were the traditional way to light off the boilers of the U.S. fleet until the advent of gas turbine engines. The boilerman or mechanic would take out his Zippo (personalized, of course) and use it to light a starting rag, which was then hurled in to ignite the boiler. From the mighty battleship to the lowly fleet re-supply ship, it was an engineering tradition. Gawd help him if he didn't use a official Made in USA Zippo!
I have my brass Zippo from my first deployment. It was actually from our best playmate, a 20+ yr old Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate, because our ship Zippo wasn't all that nice (enamel vs engraved from the OHP). It is still is on the original flint and works great!
I've tried the Z-plus insert for Zippos and wasn't impressed.
I have my brass Zippo from my first deployment. It was actually from our best playmate, a 20+ yr old Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate, because our ship Zippo wasn't all that nice (enamel vs engraved from the OHP). It is still is on the original flint and works great!
I've tried the Z-plus insert for Zippos and wasn't impressed.