Top 10 Alternative Fuels For Zippo

[@duckmcf]

Here in Australia, I use a product called, “Shellite”, which I find to be indistinguishable from Zippo fluid. The data sheet says that it’s also known as, “Recosol R55”, that has the following characteristics: Appearance: colourless liquid Specific Gravity: 0.67-0.755 Flash Point: -30oC Boiling Point: 50-135 Celsius Flammability Limit: 1-7.5%

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Oh sweet some Australian high octane

[@duckmcf]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Who doesn’t love high octane guzzlene? Funny story, after my post I wasn’t satisfied with, “Shellite”, and, “Recosol R55”, so I dug into it further and it turns out to be Naphtha.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@duckmcf perfect

[@dYrOiUs]

I bought my Zippo cause of you, man. This channel taught me so much about zippos i just couldnt help myself. Wanted a good lighter. And im not disappointed! 1941 replica. Keep on keepin on

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks !! Glad to be apart of that. Can’t beat a 41 replica !

[@dYrOiUs]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors 41 replica sure is something!

[@andrewssiegel3420]

That's Cool

[@hadynhaynes78]

Nice to see you upload man. I’m 25 years old now and my dad bought me my first Zippo when I was 15 years old, a brushed chrome 1941 replica which I still have with me today. I have recently got back into collecting and I have just bought myself a Sterling Silver Armor High Polish which was inspired by your previous videos. Keep the content coming👍🏼 all the best from the UK.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice !!! Your gonna love that silver. Thanks for the kind words !

[@hadynhaynes78]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors It’s a beauty. Never owned an Armor before and it feels great with the thicker case, especially in the silver with that beautiful glow. Just wish the hinge was a bit tighter from Zippo, it’s quite loose I feel! And don’t really want to start squeezing the hinge with pliers because it looks like the hinge is made from silver too so I don’t want to damage it. Any suggestions?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@hadynhaynes78 just use it Enjoy it. All armors are loose like that. Youll be fine. When it gets to loose. Send it back u will get the tightest hinge u ever had lol

[@Adanax96]

So I recently got into zippos after acquiring my deceased uncles 1950 Niagara Falls zippo. I didn’t know him as well as I would have liked to as he passed when I was quite young, so this zippo means a lot to me. I wanted to find out more about them and came across your Chanel. I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. I feel like in a weird way I almost know you and it’s been a bit of an emotional roller coaster learning about your pup and Tman. Thank you for all of your content and information you provide for us to learn and enjoy. I now have even more appreciation for the zippo my uncle carried with the knowledge I’ve acquired due to your channel. It’s inspired me to pick up my very own first zippo as an ironic gift to myself for getting sober from smoking. Hopefully I can pass it on to my future kid one day and continue the tradition. Just wanted to ask what province you’re from? BC for me! All the best, and thanks again!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks man ! Glad to be apart of your journey. I’m in Ontario

[@ayoitssteve869]

Im a mechanic, forgot my fluid at home and needed a refill. Brake clean works, just dont inhale the first hit if your lighting something lmao

[@collorfull_00]

it seems like you speak from experience lol

[@ceciliafowler8275]

Hey i just wanted to say that i appreciate your videos! they're really informative and humourous. I love this style of hands on video blogging and and your engravings are really impressive. i never knew a passive KZbin search on how to fill a zippo would start a KZbin binge and a humble collection. Thank you for your uploads!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice !! Thanks Cecilia glad to be apart of your journey !

[@vvvhhh6303]

Been waiting for u to upload forever great video ❤

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks ! Yeah been busy. But will always still be posting

[@Alimoney186]

which one of these alternatives is going to do the least damage to my zippo insert or one i can use as a every day lighter fluid for my zippo

[@todyboy9744]

Coleman fuel works really well

[@todyboy9744]

America doesn’t run on Duncan it runs on moonshine

[@dalejohns2758]

Damn right, and rightly so. Far better than Commercial Booze.

[@carolinacamacho9178]

hi! i need your help. If I want to give a Zippo to a new collector, could you recommend some that make me look good, please!

[@Blackout_vr2]

@@carolinacamacho9178 I’d say simple Black crackle it looks good and if it gets banged up it won’t really show plus it’s a great conversation starter hope I could help

[@Darn-f6m]

So I did try 91 percent isopropyl rubbing alcohol and I noticed that the flame is a light blue color and seems to burn a lot colder than zippo fluid does. It also seems to have a problem igniting sometimes but that could very well be due to the fact that I need a new flint soon

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol but it does work ! In a pinch man. Could life or death situation u know it could be done. Also keep a little in your bug out bag could be used for disinfecting wounds. That’s cool your trying some putting it to the test.

[@dourmoose]

I worked in a water lab and had access to pure ethanol. It worked fine but evaporated fast and I had to refill frequently. The upside was it had almost no smell or taste. Plus I stopped getting those painful “burns” on my thigh from leaking zippo fluid leaking in the California summer heat

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice. I think the fluid problem though on the leg is from over filling. Never happens to me in the summer

[@alexwagner7241]

New subcriber here. Been really enjoying your content recently! You should do a video covering zippo's "loss proof" lighters. I've heard about them but can't find much content on them. Thanks for being the go to for all things Zippo.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

They are just a zippo hinge with a wire in it instead of a pin. U can make one urself

[@Darn-f6m]

​@@Zippofanatic77outdoorshow does one accomplish this task

[@Waterdog97]

I just bought my first Zippo and didn't know what I could use for fluid. I heard you mention cologne and immediately grabbed my can of Old Spice body spray and it worked like a charm. I hope to collect a few more of these lighters.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice one, glad you're getting into it!

[@Oddy25]

hey bro, could yo do a disassembly video of the thunder bird insert? im really curious to see how it works n stuff but sadly, no one has done any

[@hooXpoo]

I fill my lighter fuel cans with white gas. A white gas camping funnel works great, almost like they were made for the job. All so use it in my Zippo hand warmers. tricks I learned from my uncle when I was younger. Thanks unk.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Great tip!

[@kes7774]

Hello from Japan 🇯🇵. I often use Coleman GI stoves and Japanese-made Peacock Handy Warmers in the winter, so I mainly use white gasoline for camping stoves in my ZIPPO. In Japan, the fuel for platinum catalyst handy warmers is sold under the name "benzine". This is almost the same as white gasoline, but it is slightly more expensive than white gasoline. Coleman genuine fuel sold in Japan is colored blue, so Peacock Handy Warmer enthusiasts often choose white gasoline from brands other than Coleman to avoid dyeing the cotton. In conclusion, white gasoline can be used normally in major oil lighters such as ZIP PO, Ronson, and IMCO. However, it is more volatile than ZIPPO fluid, so the fuel is consumed more quickly overall. And compared to Ronson and IMCO, ZIPPO has a structure without an inner lid that covers the wick when the lid is closed, so volatile components tend to remain inside the lid, and sometimes it makes a pop when ignited! It makes a noise and the flames can spread to the outside of the chimney😂 The ignition outside the chimney is instantaneous, so it is not particularly dangerous, but it does not generally occur with ZIPPO fluid, so people who see it for the first time may be surprised😱 By the way, ZIPPO fluid is expensive in Japan due to the tradition 😭 since the ABCD encirclement during World War II, so I tried several fuels other than white gasoline. If you use kerosene in a Zippo, the chimney will become black and sooted, which is difficult to scrub off, so I do not recommend it. It is not impossible to use automobile gasoline, but the lingering scent is smelly, and although not as bad as kerosene, the chimney will also become sooted. Today's automobile gasoline, even regular gasoline, has various additives mixed in, so it is not very recommended to use it in equipment designed to use automobile gasoline from WW2. This is because a varnish-like liquid remains when the volatile components are gone. Varnish is notorious for clogging carburetors, but it also oxidizes and corrodes brass and aluminum. Therefore, Peacock Handy Warmer enthusiasts have concluded that camping stove white gasoline is closest to the gasoline used in automobiles during WWII, because it contains no additives.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@kes7774 oh sick ! I always wanted to visit Japan

[@kes7774]

​@@Zippofanatic77outdoorsThank you. There are many novelty Zippos for sale in Japan, including some designed as novelties for Japanese manga, anime, and games. 😋 Until the 2000s, when the smoking population had not yet decreased so dramatically, I sometimes saw novelty Zippos for adult games in the so-called hentai genre. 😅 Also, in the 1960s, oil lighters that copied the Ronson Standard were often manufactured in Japan, and if you come to an antique flea market when you visit Japan, you may have a chance to see them. The Zippos I actually own are a Pipe Zippo made in the 2000s with an insert for pipe smoking, and a 2007 Blue Titanium model manufactured to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the "Peace🕊️🇯🇵" cigarettes, which were first sold in 1946, just after Japan's defeat in the war😍 My grandfather is from the generation that fought as a soldier in the Imperial Japanese Army🎌, so I've heard stories of him smoking "kinshi🥇🦅 (a.k.a. Golden Bat🥇🦇)" cigarettes, which were issued to the military, using Ronsons and Zippos that he acquired as relics from the battlefield. Therefore, the real 1941 Black Crackle is a model I would like to get someday 😌 Around 2005, a 1942 reproduction of the "Lucky Strike🎯" cigarette was sold in Japan, and the act of combining this or the Golden Bat with a 1941 Black Crackle replica became popular among Japanese military otaku 😁 Finally, in Japan, 18-liter cans of white gasoline are sold as "machine cleaning oil," and can be purchased for about the price of seven 12-fl bottles of Zippo fluid. I continue to use machine cleaning oil I bought about 15 years ago as fuel for stoves, warmers, and oil lighters, and I still have about 1/3 of it left 😂

[@OnTheRiver66]

Thank you for this video!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Anytime bro 😎

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

I was trying to make a mix of kerosene and white gas but it never worked. I was hoping to find a ratio where it would be thin enough to be like lighter fluid but thick enough to not evaporate fast like lighter fluid. Hoped the white gas would catch from the spark and the resulting heat from the flame would warm the kerosene enough to vaporize it of at least make it flow smoother from the heat. Still like the smell of kerosene

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah buts it’s cool to test things like that. I never thought of doing anything like that

[@ilevilminko4642]

Great video! I have lamp oil bottle in garage, i think i'll try that for change.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah doesnt work that great to be honest. Lamp oil will gunk up your zippo

[@ilevilminko4642]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors just for test, hahha!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@ilevilminko4642 lol let me know it how works

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

Don't use brake cleaner. Mechanics are warned not to use torches on parts sprayed with brake cleaner, as it produces some very nasty toxic gasses.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I say in the video don’t use any of these lol

[@Silas.Greaves]

as balkan we use vodka for zippos

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol can’t mess with perfection

[@OnTheRiver66]

And you might use it for other purposes, I believe. I’m drinking a vodka martini right now, but I didn’t think of putting the vodka in my Zippo. My son was in Russia a few years ago and they didn’t understand him until he said, “Wadka.”

[@Silas.Greaves]

@@OnTheRiver66 wodka universal word

[@CenturianCornelious]

In Arizona, I'm using Everclear. It works fairly well.

[@theshunnedone2955]

u should do a review on the new metal gaskets that are available. it’s finally here! i wanna know if it’s everything we’ve hoped for. i got mine from aliexpress

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Havent seen them

[@MK-rk4no]

I just use white spirit (paint thinner) and it works like a charm

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Damon straight

[@todyboy9744]

Don’t use denatured alcohol it doesn’t work very well I tried it last week

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Did buddy ever get back to u about the merch

[@todyboy9744]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors yeah actually today he commented that he was looking for the email I sent

[@mvp4447]

Could you make a video on what brands of butane to use with butane inserts that won't work like crap?

[@UncommonNews777]

I've tried many of those Alternatives but the problem I keep running into is that the Flint will not light the wick. I can transfer a flame to the WIC with another lighter no problem. But I'd rather not have to carry another lighter

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol yeah that’s not useful

[@philham3505]

Best zippo channel! so maybe you can answer, I am curious about Zippos from Japan on eBay I can't find any vids of anyone having one of them shipped here is there any reason since I see Zippos we can't find here?

[@purp1158]

what about butane, whats the best fuel for butane lighters? like the pipe butane one

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I use special blue

[@giogogberashvili2706]

So my EDC is a 1941 replica black crackle. I like to wrap the lower sides of the insert with tape. I like that it stays in the case better and that the insert doesnt get scratched. I just wanted to know your opinion on this.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

41 is king. The one thing I don’t like about tape is the residue left behind after a long period of time

[@Wlmer82]

here in denmark we have something called "Rense Benzin" translated to cleaning gasoline, that is what i use, i can get 3-4 bottles of that for the same prize of zippo fluid and each bottle have 4 times the fluid in, i have been using it for more then 20 years now

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey Kim !! Hope all is well. I had no idea u weren’t using zippo fluid lol

[@Wlmer82]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors hehe... not may ppl do... i could do better, but atleast i can take care of my body now that the goverment have forced me on retirement

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Wlmer82 oh dang early retirement. At least u can find the good in it and take care of yourself

[@Wlmer82]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors the thing about retirement in denmark is, you can still work if you want to, but you dont have to, and you wont louse any money by not working

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Wlmer82 well that’s a good little system. Glad it’s working for ya brother

[@FearToXic123]

Nice video man! Quick question, which alternative would last the longest? I'm fairly new to zippo lighters. I don't smoke but I love the design and it's nice to keep around.

[@Todd41R]

Something to tryout is a Zoro lighter on Ali express less than $20 but Much heavier and well built. Uses zipp I inserts.

[@PhillipRivara]

MOGAS works also, but has 4' plume of black smoke. Used it when lighter fluid was unavailable overseas

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Oh cool

[@montoyaalexis9130]

Hey, just curious, but what if I put cooking oil in the lighter?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Too thick

[@montoyaalexis9130]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I see, so not a good idea. Thanks mate!

[@cheesebucket]

How well does the 90% Alc work is my question?👀

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

It does work good but evaporates very fast

[@josephkool8411]

What about Heat (methyl) in the yellow plastic bottle? It burns really clean in alcohol stoves. Probably won't last long, but it does burn clean and in a pinch could it work?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sounds legit

[@nickprague1481]

The problem with yellow Heat is that it burns with a clear flame that can't be seen in daylight

[@VijayKumar-ir7dd]

Can we use kerosine in this

[@Lemonsss-n5o]

Ive used charcoal lighter fluid before and it works well enough

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Tman has a good video on it

[@mariusneumayer4419]

Lamp oil indoor for me. Just found your channel. GOOD INFO. Thank you

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mr.alexgy4523]

Hahah this video is so helpful thx!!!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem!!

[@nakyebernier3090]

I doubt you’ll see this message but what do you think about acetone as a fluid for a zippo? Got nothing and I’m thinking about using but I’m not to sure.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@nakyebernier3090 probably tastes and smells horrible. But if it ignites it’s lights lol

[@nakyebernier3090]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors welp I’ll tell you how it goes lmao

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@nakyebernier3090 let me know lol l

[@nakyebernier3090]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors acetone was a success burns hot as hell though, and smells terrible😂

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@nakyebernier3090 but she works buds. Lol 😂

[@Alimoney186]

is it ok to use gas as a every time use fluid for my zippo?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Don’t inhale the first three puffs lol

[@Alimoney186]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors so is it ok to use gas as a every time use lighter fluid for my zippo

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Alimoney186 worked for the troops

[@Alimoney186]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors ok thanks

[@s.d.b.5803]

I have used NC thinner (nitrocellulose thinner). Here in india. But it puts some green and black deposits on the chimmney. Does turpentine oil works. Cannot find naptha here

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah that’s crazy can’t get that stuff there. Is there white gas

[@s.d.b.5803]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors no. Only Coleman butane available here. Zippo fluid 12 oz bottle cost INR 810 ( USD 9.7) Crazy!! and here one refill lasts only 3 to 4 days. So I got a butane insert but it doesn't have the same zippo vibe.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@s.d.b.5803 lol no it doesnt

[@niyamatullah]

I'm in Bangladesh and using a mixture of 50% zippo fluid and 50% paint thinner, works well so far

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@niyamatullah interesting.

[@ananteshesha5788]

I use this stuff called "Wasbenzine" idk what its called in english but it preforms 2x better then zippo lighter fluid lol

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sweet thanks for sharing

[@chrisl9067]

I would have tried charcoal lighter fluid but all of mine sat so long that it evaporated. Maybe someone else can try it?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I think that's a great idea. Let me know how it goes.

[@grilledcheesefan44]

hey where did you get the middle bdsm design zippo from?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Found it on the internet. Then I made that zippo

[@vertyisprobablydead]

But which one is the best, and which one is the cheapest.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Probably white camp gas or pure naphtha

[@irondan357]

Hey man, love ur vids. I was wondering if there are any known performance differences between different lighter flints on the market? [brand, color, etc]

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Not sure I only use zippo flints

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

I used to use cologne when i was a kid and couldn’t get lighter fluid. I started smoking at a young age. I don’t recommend it. It’s definitely hurting my health these days.

[@supermanlol67]

Hey ,how have you been? Haven't seen any lives lately! You should do one soon 😁

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Did one last Friday. What’s up bro !!! Long time now see

[@supermanlol67]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I'm alright! Well I use to see your lives pop up on my notifications but doesn't seem to anymore 😔

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@supermanlol67 well last Friday was the last one in long time. That’s for sure. How’s the pouch !

[@supermanlol67]

Pouch is holding strong hehe!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@supermanlol67 hell’s yeah brother !! What’s going on tonight

[@vrottoon]

Where would be the best place to look for dated zippos, maybe someone that has one that's willing to sell, but specifically Dec 1986. Sorry to ask here not sure where else to get hold of you, Regards, Jaco from South Africa

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

U will never find that one. They Didnt put the months on back the.

[@vrottoon]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors didn't they change it from the stripes half wat through the year? I think it starts at G?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@vrottoon 1987

[@vrottoon]

Thanks for the reply, every sippo chart I've looked at it's 1986, honestly thought I'd propably get the best advice here as I've been watching your channel for a while and taking in all the advice... sorry man, maybe zippo is wrong.

[@haydneldridge]

Yo man I was just wondering what it the name of the zippo in the middle? It’s bad ass

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

What zippo is that ? I don’t even remember what zippos are in this video lol

[@ppboss1216]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors the bondage lady one

[@gehrardmansoif7590]

When I was a kid in Europe in the 60's the old grandpas would always use gasoline in their lighters. As far as Cologne is concerned, I once used some to clean a Zippo insert and it worked quite well but then, I was stupid enough to turn the wheel and managed to burn my fingers. By the way, this is how I know you should never light an insert when it is not in its case!

[@benemery1644]

A Zippo is literally a pocket oil lamp so it makes sense that the fuel works good

[@backpackerssocial6757]

Diesel?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Probably not it’s not combustible enough

[@backpackerssocial6757]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors and petrol will be extra flammable right?

[@Darn-f6m]

Diesel doesn't combust easily unless it's under a fuckton of pressure and it has to have the proper air to atomized fuel ratio

[@dedsert9653]

zippos are sometimes called petrol lighters. I've tried it and it works but it's not nice.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Haha my friend uses gas. He says the same thing

[@nemo._111-B2]

isn't gasoline very dangerous and with a bad smell?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Any flammable fluid is really

[@57HEMIviken]

Hope all is well been too long!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hell yeah buddeh !! Hope all is well.

[@joshuasims5939]

T-MAN off archer S8 E6 and 7

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol nah tman my friend who passed away

[@joshuasims5939]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors sorry for your loss bro I was just watching archer atm

[@dicky-duck6632]

white spirit (Shelite) even cheaper

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sweet !

[@BlackOpzPenguin]

I work at an airport so i just use jet fuel 😎

[@feedyoursoul5347]

Mix gasoline with alcohol your welcome

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Keeewl

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Moonshine isn't even legal.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Says u

[@tikkidaddy]

Ok..well then buy Ever clear if it makes you feel better. As long as you don't buy moonshine by the gallon and DRINK it its probably not going to be a problem anyway, the evidence is either burning up or evaporating right before your eyes. Everclear or any high proof alcohol is $$$, but last year ZLF and Ronsonol were $1 an ounce!😂

[@Darn-f6m]

Producing moonshine with the intent to sell it without paying the government the tax they put on it is illegal you can make moonshine for yourself

[@StevenRoberts-m8v]

You might look at jet fuel!!! That's right,good ole jp-4 will work as well ! USAF vet,and crewchief! AF pilots also did this as well.... Just saying.. ✌️👍🤝👌🫡

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Haha that’s awesome. Thanks for your service

[@philham3505]

Best zippo channel! so maybe you can answer, I am curious about Zippos from Japan on eBay I can't find any vids of anyone having one of them shipped here is there any reason since I see Zippos we can't find here?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

U gotta order them directly from Japanese Amazon. Make an account and everything. Pain in the but