Why Does My Zippo Fluid Run Out ? Here’s How To Make Zippo Fluid Last Longer Zippo Tricks

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

If you want to upgrade your cotton to a better more absorbent one watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTTlH9_nL2apbcsi=4oOrp_mou2DN3jRX

[@Vizag_Abbai]

That's simple plastic material why ZIPPO a company is not providing ... Hope so it's a business for Zippo fluid business to run and make a hole to customers

[@kazutokirigaya7698]

I've seen a video on youtube, basically he just wrapped the insert with a teflon tape, the one used for plumbing. does it work?

[@charlesstein2880]

Save your used up Bic/other lighters, most of the flints work in Zippo lighters

[@KarelLiszka]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks

[@KarelLiszka]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors can i change wick on my 2013 zippo lighter i suddenly bought

[@calcomcolt]

Man, I hate that I keep finding videos that are up-to-date and actually have better results than the previous. Now I'm gonna have to wait for my fluid to evaporate without wasting it LMAO

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hahaha that’s how it goes. Always something newer and better around the corner

[@wesbrown5601]

Well, I haven't carried a Zippo for several years, because I got tired of refilling it every other day, I did this little rework last Saturday and filled my lighter, it's been six days so far and it's still burning perfectly, I'm waiting to see how long it lasts.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

If your an everyday user should only last 8-10 days. That seems to be what I get. If your gonna leave it standing up and only barely use it. I can get 3 weeks just standing there. Glad it’s working for u and your back into zippos. Also don’t have a habit of letting it run out I just fill it every Friday. Makes the wick last longer. I understand your trying to see how long it lasts though. But best to keep it fueled.

[@michaelxaviercanonizado7931]

any update on how long 1 refill lasts?

[@nicolakoehler9305]

A few days ago, I just wanted to look, what a Zippo costs, I would have buy one as a birthday gift to a co-worker and friend... then I saw some german videos "for Beginners" they were so boaring and deadly serious, and then I found your channel, I first thought - oh nooo not english - I couldn't find a channel so good and with humor and knowledge out of experiene, so I returned and I think I looked nearly every video. Thanks for all, you are now responsible that I (61) turned in 3 or four days to a Zippo Fan (my first Zippo is coming tomorrow). (Excuse my mistakes in english, school is soooo longtime ago). Kind regards and have a wonderfull time Nicola from Munich

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Your English is fine. Oh thanks ! Glad I could be apart of your zippo experience. Let me know how u like it when it arrives. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@anumey1]

Hey, so I love your sandwich bag trick. It gets quite hot here in India, so my zippo that normally lasts about two days max with fuel now lasts a whole week and maybe more sometimes, which is crazy. I just wanted to add that I have found using cello tape works as well plus it has a much better seal due to the adhesive. For example the sandwich bag might move around while you're inserting the insert back in but using a wide cello tape cut to the length of the bottom of the insert works wonders for me. Anyway, thanks for your great videos, you're the reason why I am now a Zippo guy for life!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Haha that’s awesome !! What a great comment. I’m glad I was able to turn u into a classy guy now lol. Yes the tape works great on my old channel a lot of people comment that. I havent tried it yet. Working on a do it yourself rubber gasket right now. Do u take the felt completely out now like I mention in this video ?? Makes room for more fluid. Also glad it is lasting u that much longer in India ! Very hot and hard to keep fluid. Bottles must last u much longer now

[@anumey1]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Thanks! Haha, yes. Also learnt a few tricks from you too. The Operator is my favorite. I love juggling it all the time, it has become almost second nature now. I haven't tried taking the felt out yet, sounds like a great idea. Although I must say, putting the wick between fluffed up cotton pads is a fucking revolutionary idea, and that's the first thing I am going to do. And yeah, bottles thankfully last much longer now. Also, could you please make a video on the zippo trick you do in your intros. It looks too sick!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@anumey1 that’s frigging awesome. Yes this packing technique is far superior to any zippo packing I’ve seen or tested. Juggling a zippo is so much fun. I’m actually working on a big zippo trick video. Should be out in the next few weeks.

[@anumey1]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Awesome! Can't wait!

[@bernardtan1]

@@anumey1 what's the actual use of the cello tape? Is that the office tape? Btw, why do you still need a tape when you are using those china rubber bottom seals ? Rubber seal Shrank ?

[@A5memo]

I bought an “antique” brass style zippo, back in 2019. Ran fine got fluid but never felt like it lasted as long as it should. Threw it my drawer when the flint was no good. Thanks to your videos I repacked the cotton that was compressed badly, rearranged the wick and have spare flints. Now with the sandwich bag it seems like the flames burns a bit more smooth and it doesn’t smell strongly like fluid is leaking out. Thank you.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem ! Glad to turn u back on to zippo. Yeah with these tricks really makes the experience that much more reliable

[@chrisj3205]

Excellent. Used to refill every 4-5 days and it's been over a week, lights first time every time. Im not even using a zippo, its a star lighter.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol nice ! Yeah any petrol flip top this will work for

[@cemetery895]

For a regular Zippo I just put the whole lighter in a Ziplock bag so I don't rip the bag. Butane inserts are my favorite solution for Zippo, you won't get more fuel efficiency than that. But I did order a Zorro 912 and the metal gasket insert to go with it so I won't need bags anymore. Thanks for reviewing those btw.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice ! Yeah good choices buds. Steel gasket in a zorro is maximum efficiency lol

[@Sonic_Ox]

Hey Mike, I've been using your Cotton Bacon and sandwich bag techniques. They work great and got me thinking. I figured out what I think is a slight improvement. I've been cutting the fingers off of nitrile gloves about an inch down from the tip. It stretches over the base of the insert and stays put better than the sandwich bag for me. I can even get two or three refills without damaging the "gasket". Fast, easy, inexpensive. Give it a try in one of your next vids. I think you and your fans will dig it.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey sonic ! Yeah that’s a great technique. On my original sandwich bag trick video on my main channel. A few people actually commented that years ago also had good results just like u. Thanks for sharing buds !

[@Sonic_Ox]

Haha and here I was thinking I'd invented something new. I guess I'll cancel that patent application lol.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Sonic_Ox lmao hahahaha usually when a good idea is born it is born across the world.

[@wayned5872]

Thats a good idea👍

[@jamiecurran3544]

I've been doing this for year's I guess great minds think alike!😂👍

[@richcxx]

Dude I landed on your video during some late night KZbin, and damned if I didn’t get my old Zippo going. Turns out I only had about an inch of wick left haha! Got a new wick, packed it like you showed and it’s working great.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Welcome back to the dark side Richard !

[@SurvivalistChick]

This is so clever. I never would have thought of this. I have my dad's old Zippo, that I love to use as it reminds me of him, but the fuel only lasted about 3 days and was driving me crazy, so I stuck it in a drawer. I have done as you suggested, unwadding the cotton and ess-ing the wick, plus the sandwich bag trick. I'm hoping this makes a difference so that I can use my dad's Zippo on a regular basis now. Thanks!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

How’d it turn out

[@SurvivalistChick]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Well funny enough, the day after I did that, I came down with a bad cold and am still sick. Because I felt so bad, and needed to get well, I stopped smoking. So I haven't used the Zippo since I did the baggie trick. However, I just checked it, and it lit right up -- hasn't evaporated. So it seems to work just fine.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@SurvivalistChick nice ! Lol hope u feel better

[@terrytravelstheuniverse1967]

Great video for the beginner. I also didn't say thank you on the live stream for plugging my channel. Very cool of you to do that. I am sharing this one for some newbies out there.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem terry ! Thanks man. Sharing these videos really helps.

[@terrytravelstheuniverse1967]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors always glad to support. You have a lot of cool knowledge to pass on to future Zippo people.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@terrytravelstheuniverse1967 thanks man appreciate. I try to share as much as I can.

[@horseandahalf]

I love this video. It changed everything about my zippo. Before, it wouldn't hold fuel for more than three days. After doing all of these tricks, it is now over a month half filled and still is holding fuel. Thank you for helping me love my zippo again!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad to be apart of it !!!!

[@cesarramirez3074]

Holy shit that's actually insane

[@petemitchell6788]

@@cesarramirez3074it’s also not true. We all know that. 😂

[@lawrencelewis1036]

Great idea! Another helpful tip is to put a ranger band around the outside lid border.

[@WA0AFB]

I make a wide band from old bicycle innertube works great being doing this for man years

[@grandparedpill2695]

without a Bag trick I have never had one leak in my pocket. I'm 66, I do the wick mostly the same way as you did here. However, I always use the felt. mostly to store an extra Flint, when I fill the lighter using the flint port, I insert the Nozzle into the flint port. filling until the felt is soaked, then using the vacuum accumulated in the Fill bottle, i stop squeezing, this sucks the excess fuel out of the lighter. I get about 3-5 days use depending on it's use rate.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Very nice 👍

[@randybugger3006]

The easy way to prevent or at least slow down evaporation is to get your fluid insert nice and warm, then rub paraffin wax all over it. When you reinsert it into the lighter body the wax creates a vaporproof seal.

[@TheBlackRose666]

Just make sure you don't get that zippo wet or that wax will combust like a stick of dynamite

[@Mark-hp9bh]

@@TheBlackRose666 probably would be too little in each area since it would be spread out over the insert rather than in one place, plus it’s unlikely that it would get hot enough for it to explode when touching water, since no one’s leaving a zippo on for longer than a minute especially on average

[@TheOpticalFreak]

Thank you so much for showing this trick 😄 I was always anointed that my zippo dries out so fast! I always wondered what would be a normal time for a zippo to. Hold it's fuel over Time without using it.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad I could help!

[@grantreese2507]

this video is quality usefulness at the peak of the engineering efficiency curve. you earned a like and my subscription for this one.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks !! I appreciate that. I can tell by your comment your gonna try this. So let me say now. Pack it loose near the the chimney or u will choke your wick

[@charleycavanaugh5414]

I think it is a great Idea . I am going to try it and I am sure it will last a lot longer than It has so far. Thank you !

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

You are welcome!

[@ivermec-tin666]

Thanks for the video. These are very useful mods. I like my zippos, but as I am not a smoker, I have fallen back to older sealed lighters, primarily made by Evans as my goto's. Evans build quality beats the hell out of IMCO, IMO. These will hold fluid for a month or more, as the tanks are gasketed and sealed, and the lid mechanism forms a rudimentary seal around the wick. It won't last as long as a Douglas lighter, but then they don't cost as much either. Someday, I hope to land a Galter sealed AL lighter circa WW2.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem buds. Yeah those are all very nice lighters. I like all the old ones too. Just zippo is my passion

[@benjaminwoodland165]

What about the Maratac Peanut lighters?

[@markyadegar8830]

Just been looking at Zippos and ordered one yesterday after watching your videos. Videos are excellent and the comments from everyone are genius, nitrile glove trick is going on the list to try along with sandwich bag, I fear I am already becoming a Zippo geek 😮😂

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I actually use freezer bag instead of sandwich bag. They are way more thicker and durable. I used the same bag for 6 months lol thanks man. Welcome to the zippo mafia. Glad your enjoying the hobby and that I was able to help

[@onseki1774]

Hey bro I watched this video like two weeks ago and I rewicked my 1935 replica your way with the factory "cotton" (without the sandwich bag trick) and it lasted 9 days. Very impressed. Today I filled two other cheap zippos with cotton bacon and ebay flints. Your videos helped a ton! I've been using clipper lighters for a while now but they aren't "fun"

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah zippos are just pure class. Plus they have butane inserts now so there’s no excuse. But like u I prefer the fluid. Especially in the winter

[@jayleno1121]

Thanks for the info! Got my first Zippo, couldn't figure out why after each fill it only worked for a short time.. gonna fix the wick now!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad I could help!

[@Jayson_Boyd]

Thank you for this sir, I'll try it out tomorrow.. the fluid evaporation has been bugging the hell out of me forever..

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

If your having problems with it after u try it. U packed the cotton to tight somewhere and are chocking off th wick. Just repack it a little looser.

[@Jayson_Boyd]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors , got it sir.. thank you again!

[@Jahalang82]

That is brilliant! I dont smoke or anything but I've always liked the sound that a zippo made when opened. I do tend to keep them filled with fluid but it would always disappear lol but I think this will seriously help in fluid retention

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Or just get a butane insert for it. Only 16$

[@MizoChivalry60093]

This what I've been noticing since i bought my first zippo thanks a lot man

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Anytime!

[@messerschmitt3725]

This video is DEFINITELY going to my "Favorite & Very Useful Videos" Playlist, Thank you from Germany Brother!!!🇩🇪🇺🇸💪!!! SUBBED!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks ! U will be using your zippo at full efficiency now. Love from 🇨🇦. I have lots of other useful videos too.

[@anomalyp8584]

The organising trick with the wick and the cotton was really neat!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks ! Works really good

[@OzarkMountainHunting]

Just did this to my first zippo Ive ever had and it definitely helped i appreciate it a lot!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Great to hear! Helping zippo users around the world is what I love

[@lorraincassesso1611]

So glad i found your video i have many zippos i use and ive been going thru fluid like crazy i knew there had to be a video on having fluid last longer so now i will grab the ones i like the best and begin the task of refilling. thanks for video.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem lorrain ! Have any questions just ask

[@tsibren]

Absolutely awesome tips. Thank you!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem Tom !

[@andybader5519]

I gotta tell you... I've spent years (2 decades) thinking slim Zippos were just worthless. With this wick packing (no baggie) I'm now able to carry my slim Zippo ship's lighter. My adult daughter gets a useful lighter from her dad's service to the nation. Thank you!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice ! Glad u were able to get in good working shape. This way of packing really gets the job done.

[@TobaccoTalkRadio]

I salute you sir. I bet you was an excellent mate!😊

[@TobaccoTalkRadio]

Excuse me are an excellent mate.

[@alb6713]

Thanks Mike! This is awesome. I just did the trick and will see how long it will last but i am excited already because my wire thinie was out to the side just like in your video so, this will work. Thanks bro.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice !! If u have problems with it probably cause it got packed to tight near the chimney. Easy fix. Happens to me once in a while

[@zvkvhs3818]

I rearranged the cotton like you said but decided to keep the felt pad and add a strip of parchment paper over it instead to the sandwich bag, It just made sense to keep the felt pad and seal it even further. Hope the fuel last longer than just 2 or 3 days.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

As long as u Didnt pack it to tight should work fine. If u notice it’s having a hard time staying lit or is flickering out. U choked the wick with tight wadding. Let me know

[@zvkvhs3818]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors It's working fine since last night. I"m keeping my fingers crossed the fuel last longer than a week. Thanks!

[@JedociderShou]

I've tried this technique but still fluid evaporates quickly but last a longer than original cotton packing. Anyway I tried putting multipurpose food grade grease on the sandwich bag and I think it's way better now. Been using mine for 4 days now without refilling. Thanks for the tip man you're amazing!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sweet man glad your enjoying my the zip !

[@Beans1514]

Pinching the lighter at the top helps as well. Pulling the insert in and out loosens it.

[@victoranthony77]

Dude, Thank you. Glad I found you. Cheers.

[@steakfriesyt2474]

Thank you for your videos, I’m going to buy 4 zippos to start my collection. You are the best zippo KZbinr out there.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Wow thanks for the kind words ! I appreciate it , I try my best to put out good content.

[@scottwyckoff5483]

What fuel did they use in WW2 issue Zippo lighters? Great show thank you

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Gasoline

[@mvinge]

Easily the number one zippo hack. Super simple and super effective.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@mvinge thanks buds ! Appreciate that

[@waltertan2300]

I tried wrapping the felt in plastic, before i screwed it back, worked great🤩🤩

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Good idea buds!

[@PaleoBushman]

Simple but very clever. Thank you sir.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No probs buds ! Thanks for leaving a comment. Let me know if u have any issues. Try not to pack the cotton tight near the chimney. Will clog the flow fluid.

[@PaoloMarchi533]

Tomorrow my first zippo (167 high polish Chromo) will arrive, I will use it for a while to see if it lasts me long enough or if it loses liquid, then I will use your trick. Nice video tutorial mate 👌🏻

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks Paolo ! Congrats on your new armor zip. U are gonna love it. Ever have any questions come on back

[@DIXIEMAFIA251]

Great video Brother!!! Very informative! My wife just bought us 1 each and we love em!! I am about to Do your trick to ours! I really appreciate that! We were loosing cheap lighters all the time! I will have mine forever! I told my wife "I'm sure that fckr knows his shit with zippos, Cause I'm sure he knows cold Weather where he lives! Thank you again! You officially have 2 new Subscribers! Peace and Love from Gulf Shores,Alabama!!!! ~ROLL TIDE~

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Haha another bama brother ! Roll tide ! Lol yeah being from Canada cold weather is my thing. Glad u guys found the love zippo. These packing methods will make fluid last longer. Any questions just ask ! Always willing to help

[@ВиталийРадзиховский-з6у]

I have an old gasoline lighter, my father gave it to me, it is in a zinc case (Tie Muzhen 1162-1227), its insert has become unusable, the adhesive sealant has crumbled and the entire interior has fallen out, there is a copy of the zipper from the company (kantai), so it still works, although I use it with regular gasoline I filled it with such a layer of soot and soot that I can’t wash it off 🔥🔥🔥

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Soak it in gasoline it will take off the soot

[@TheGothicHangman]

Had one of those new butane inserts and it didn’t last very long. Based on your video here I repacked my cotton. Without removing the wick I was able to snake bend it easily. One difference, I cut the felt at the bottom to half the thinness and reused it. Now all that’s needed is to gasket it and get some fluid…imagine it will now work like a charm…or you’ll be hearing from me! 😂

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Havent herd from u. Must be working good haha

[@TheGothicHangman]

Well I did the hack…took forever to simply order in some fluid…LoL!!! Filled the sucker up only to find out that I need a new flint! Lucky I had some old Ronson flints in my basement…so I am in business and the flame burns brilliantly. Will see if I need the gasket, though I like the wax idea someone suggested.

[@AdamCrystal-v5s]

Hints and Good tricks Good Info Keep Up The Good Work Thanks

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks I try to make the zippo experience fun for everyone

[@bigbenmk4873]

Wow thanks for the tips, the lighter was awesome when I was out in unkind weather conditions but its longevity was its downfall for me…however it seems to be improved with these tips. Thanks

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice man. Glad u dug in there and did it right

[@WavyTh3L0c]

Smart!! Thank You I got my on the way. Now I know how to set it up and I’m for sure going to do the sandwich bag trick.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks ! Nice man. What zippo did u get ?? I just want to add the sandwich bag also keeps your insert from sliding up when u open the lid.

[@WavyTh3L0c]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I got the Brushed Chrome 41 for now since it’s my first Zippo. I wanted to get something chrome but I didn’t want a design on it for now since I wanted one for a everyday carry and I didn’t want to mess up a nice one. I did want the Venetian 352. I really liked the design on it but I’m just going to get it later on.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@WavyTh3L0c great 1st zippo !!! 41 is the peak of excellence great choice my man.

[@iandemartinz7084]

Do you think rubber gloves can do better? I am waiting for the evaporation of my fluid to test this trick, seems so great. Thanks for sharing!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Probably works. Give it a try. Others have said it does. But the rubber glove is grippy so it doesnt slide well and rips easily

[@captainkid1]

Brilliant idea to put a cut sandwich bag over the end if the insert. Some stores sell small ziplock bags and they actually fit exactly over the insert. Just cut about 3th off to make the bag less deep. I also made the feltpad a lot thinner so the lighter holds more cotton but you still have a felt pad. (Looks better and no cotton peeps out of the insert)

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I actually use freezer bags because they are thicker and more durable

[@charlesstein2880]

I bought a bottom of the line Zippo and noticed that the fluid didn't last as long as my old one. I found out, under the felt, there was a giant open spot, no cotton. I didn't have anymore cotton so I scraped some off of some Q-tips. I also save "dead" Bic/other lighters for their flints, most will work in a Zippo

[@mathiaslouvenberg936]

Dear Fanatic. I see that you are using the gasfilled inserts. I myself got two of them but after a while they wouldn’t fire anymore. Even tho they weren’t out of gas. Any tips on how to revive them? Never had problems with the original fluid filled ones.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yup I have videos on it. Use better butane or turn up the governor. I have videos for both

[@planB-john]

Sometimes , not always instead of putting the Zippo fluid straight on the cotton balls I just flood the case ,say half way, then insert the lighter and let it slowly soak up.Then I put a bit more of fluid. I’ve tried a few ways but it’s the first time I’ve seen or heard of the sandwich bag trick. I’ll give it a go and see how it goes.👍🏼

[@conker33350]

Wanna know the most pro tip on how to make your zippo never run out?. Buy a gallon of crown white gas camp fuel for 15 bucks. Keep a small squirt bottle around and refill it. Just give a guess at how many times you can refill a small zippo with a gallon. Burns the same I've had my gallon for 2 years maybe 3. Still haven't spent it all.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

Interesting.

[@fokkerd3red618]

All these tricks are great ideas, but i bought a new brass zippo with a leather pouch about 3 years ago and i only refill it about every 9 days. I only smoke 5 cigarettes a day. The only thing I've done to it is trim the Wick. The flint will last about 60 days. Our Landfills don't need anymore disposable anything.

[@ScottRestvedt]

Love your videos! I was thinking of taking a small cartridge case about 30 caliber or so cutting the right amount to glue in the underside of the lid. This would go around the wick and slow fluid evaporation coming from the wick!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

U can try but 22 shell or 17 hmr shell really fits well in the chimney. 30 probably to big. I would just skip all this and buy a zorro insert with a chimney cap attached to the cam . If u wanted it on a zippo insert just switch cams

[@ScottRestvedt]

@Zippofanatic77outdoors just wanted to keep it Zippo as much as possible!

[@patrickchubey3127]

There's another way to go. I bought a gallon of brand X naptha gas for about 10 bucks. I've been filling up my Zippo with that gallon for years and I've hardly even put a dent in it and it works just fine as lighter fluid.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah way cheaper

[@paulhale5471]

Hey man thank you so much for this! Using your wick method has dramatically improved the quality of flame and decreased the amount of fuel I was using. I was going through almost an entire 4oz can every 2 months for one zippo!! Unfortunately I couldn't get the bag trick to work. It keeps tearing through when I push the insert in the case. Perhaps the case is too tight? Either way, I'm hella happy. Thanks again!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey thanks Paul ! If your having problems with the bag trick it could be your using to much bag. Just gotta fit over the bottom with little flaps on the side. I use freezer bag now much thicker. I use the same one for months no rips. Or could be because your using a zippo from the 90’s and earlier. The inserts don’t have dimples on the sides. A little more square also which shreds the bag. Glad your getting better use out of your zippo. 4oz can lasts me 6 months. But I live in Canada so it’s very cold here which causes it to evaporate less.

[@mikespizz6790]

New rabbit hole unlocked. Thanks!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad it helped! Haha it’s a deep hole for sure

[@mikespizz6790]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors man, I went from hating my butane insert to loving it from this video. It would never light consistently. Thanks a lot. It was like the old truck we did on gas station lighters to make the flame higher.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@mikespizz6790 anytime my man. Your having trouble with a butane insert too ? This video is about fluid insert.

[@mikespizz6790]

⁠@@Zippofanatic77outdoorsSorry mixed the 2 videos. I watched one after another. Fixed my wick and butane zippos at the same time after watching both your videos haha.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@mikespizz6790 haha slick bud. Need anything just ask

[@AndrewConfident]

Thank you. Interesting methodic. I will try this out, because my zippo when lighting, doesn't hold flame for long( it burn only for 10-20 sec.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sounds like it’s choked off with the cotton. No problem Andrew

[@B-leafer]

I use a commercial rubber plug i got off Amazon ($5) to replace the zippo felt plug which does the same thing. In addition, i slip a ranger band over the outside of the zippo case covering the crack between the zippo lid and case preventing any evaporation. After these easy mods, my zippo lasts in excess of a week!

[@dibididan8552]

This actually helped a lot, thanks!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem buds ! Need anything else let me know

[@orenmontgomery8250]

Thanks for this. I finally got frustrated enough with going to use my Zippo and never having fluid to research it and now I know 1) it's a thing 2) there's an easy fix.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem ! Also if u want to last even longer. Throw out the rayon cotton and get organic vape wicking cotton. Absorbs more fluid. Or just get a butane insert. I like the new yellow flame personally.

[@orenmontgomery8250]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks for the tip!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@orenmontgomery8250 anytime buds.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@orenmontgomery8250 this is the video u should watch about the cotton kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTTlH9_nL2apbc

[@kradddddddddddd]

I knew it!!! that cotton barrier doesn't help at all thanks for the info brother

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No probs ! Well it does help if u don’t use the bag trick. But when using the bag it’s not really needed

[@garnuch271]

how did you put the wick back in from the bottom? im literally losing my mind edit:ok so i managed to do it although it really was very hard (it didn’t help that you did it off the camera, on your other vids too lol) i pushed the wick with my little finger and then pulled it up from the top with tweezers. before that i trimmed the wick, changed the flint, made stripes from the cotton balls, refilled and put on the sandwich bag on the bottom of the insert. we’ll see for how long it will last, hopefully longer than before. i got my first zippo i really love it but i have to refill it too often. anyways thank you for the tutorial🤝❤️‍🔥

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

100% focus

[@mawilkinson1957]

Or hemostats, or tweezers

[@czester9991]

Cut burned end and twist the one you created and take something thin so you will be able to catch it and pull out a bit i did it with toenail cutters/broken matches but something dull would work much better

[@mawilkinson1957]

BTW. Just put it in from the top.

[@AirborneAnt]

Interesting trick!!!! I’m a try it out!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Did it work?

[@AirborneAnt]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors yup it hold fluid so much better, I can go a week+ without having to refill…thank ya thank ya :)

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@AirborneAnt slick! Exactly why I make these vids. Get people running they’re zippo like a race car.

[@damianfrancak6993]

Hey, I'm new to Zippos and I want to know, what would happen if I didn't put the 5th cotton "ball" in and used the felt?

[@MMridesN]

Thanks fella, works great!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem 👍glad to help !

[@sinelocum]

One thing that works really well is to thread the inside of some stainless brake line, then cut to maybe 1/4 inch length. Insert a screw into it. Then cut a piece of thin stainless sheet metal to match the bottom of the tank, and drill a hole in it to accept the stainless brake line. Solder the brake line into the sheet metal, and then solder the sheet metal to the bottom of the lighter. Now all you have to do is unscrew the screw, and fill it up. It lasts forever, and it’s easy to remove solder if your zippo hasn’t been stolen by the time you need a new flint. I’m still working on anti-theft mechanisms

[@linusgallitzin]

It is the 100 year anniversary of the Peacock Hand warmers that use the exact same fuel. The same problems apply, but I'm starting to think a liquid fuel Zippo is better than a butane lighter for the purpose of starting the hand warmer. I already have the fuel, I just need to initiate the hand warmer reaction. The Zippo hand warmers are more difficult to start and typically run too hot, but some of the parts are sometimes interchangeable between Zippo and Peacock.

[@kennyirish5021]

Great tip. I've had a zip leak out in my pocket and burn my leg in just a few hours. That's why I quit using them. I'll try them again.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

That usually happens when overfilled. The cotton can only absorb so much fluid. Once u go past the point it will start leaking. 7 second squirt. 10 seconds break. 5 seconds squirt

[@jimlasswell4491]

Looks like a good way to prevent a zippo sized burn on your leg from leaky fluid.

[@Ephesians617]

New sub, thanks for sharing this tip, am gonna use it the next time my zippo dries out.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah no probs. Make sure u don’t pack it tight near the chimney. U will know u did if the zippo won’t light first strike consistently and flame will go out

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

Great idea! I'll have to break my Zippo out of the drawer and try your trick.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey bro ! I think an Alaska man like yourself will enjoy it. I’m in Canada and I leave a zippo outside during the winter incase I forget mine. Nothing more reliable for the cold.

[@sevenity2677]

I will use this trick!!! Badass mod! And also survival trick for the outdoors.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah works good. Youll enjoy it. Zippos are perfect for survival. Have that fuel is game changing in the winter or wet months

[@kevinlt69]

Definitely gonna try this method, but I'm also gonna paint some silicone around the closure.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Go for it!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

an alternative _"hack"_ i've seen is people putting quite a thick layer of Vaseline around the bottom of the insert before pushing it back in. The vaseline theoretically creates an airtight seal when pushed back in and helps slow down the evaporation of lighter fluid.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah super stupid idea don’t ever do that. Then u got crap all over your lighter , then every time you open your zippo the insert slides up because there’s no friction

[@darrenvanderwilt1258]

This is like, duh. Way better than what I had tried previously, using petroleum jelly as a barrier on the felt. Less mess with a better seal.

[@mr.shambles]

Thanks alot bud, clear steps works like a charm, or should i say true zippo 😌

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yes it does! Thanks bro 😎

[@Peter28148]

does the Sadwich bag melt (if it gets hot? (I have not used my zippo yet so idk if it would))?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nope

[@williamgrissom1995]

I'm sure this has already been brought up, but since I saw the flints you use looks like zippo brand flints I thought I'd ask. Have you ever tried flints out of Bic lighters in your zippo? You have to cut them in half with wire cutters because they are longer, but they last way longer and spark great. When a regular Bic lighter goes dry there is still a long flint left that can be used. I done it in the past without any issues and I just went back to zippo lighter again (a high polished brass Armour version) and I saw a couple of your videos and subscribed.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah used to do that back in the 90’s I don’t anymore though. Prefer my zippo flints. Nice man ! Brass armor your gonna love that bad boy. Did u get it yet or still in the mail ?

[@williamgrissom1995]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I've had it and have been using it a little while now. About a month or so. I use to carry one alot back in the 80s and 90s.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@williamgrissom1995 nice how u liking it. Yeah I’ve been carrying zips since then too never gets old !

[@williamgrissom1995]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I'm really enjoying it. I was slightly disappointed the Armour wasn't thicker walled and heavier than it is. But it's a great lighter, similar to my old brass Harley Davidson zippo I use to have. It just doesn't have Harley Davidson deeply engraved into it. I might buy the yellow flame insert for summertime if I'm outside much. The fluid lasts about a week and a half I think before it starts needs topped off. But I don't pay much attention to that. I just fill as needed. 🤣

[@williamgrissom1995]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors being an earlier Gen X born in 1966, I grew up when Zippos were used alot and so I always wanted one.

[@tacpowers]

I appreciate your video and I definitely unwrapped my cotton/rayon and repacked it as you suggested...but, the sandwich baggie...fail. My pipe insert is pretty tight and the sandwich baggie just rips and sticks out every single time i try to put the insert back in...had to do without...but, everything else helped. Thank you!

[@mmpatriot2170]

Nice. Ive been using a Zippo for a while now. Much better than buying one disposable lighter after another. I just looked up some maintenance tips and your video came up. Im gonna pull my wick up, trim it a bit, and use your sandwich bag trick. Thanks! 👍

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sick man ! Welcome to the fam. I would def repack the insert also.

[@penfoldsadventures4506]

Great hack, thanks dude!!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

No problem!

[@meschneb]

I love a good DIY hack--fun to have that to try out!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Common mistake people pack it to tight near the chimney. If u notice it’s not lighting or staying lit. Or not lighting up first strike. Your choking the wick. Repack and loosen up don’t try to smash the cotton in. It’s gotta fit loosely

[@domp9732]

Thanks, is it advisable to use the sandwich bag and still use the rectangle strip that it came with ?? I did the method you did but I added the strip it came with still

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

That’s fine dom. That’s How I did it for years. Only recently I stopped using the felt pad. The bag trick works great

[@FreeFragUK]

Just got my second Zippo and stumbled across your vid's, love the tips and tricks. The second Zippo I picked up is one of the Armor series whereas my first one is a replica of one of the 1941 models. The hinge on the Armor is comparatively loose/has a lot of play whereas the Vintage has none. Is this normal?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah that’s normal bud. Sweet. Glad your enjoying them

[@wyregrasser7540]

I knew KZbin would eventually pay off. Thanks dude... great info for me. I always wondered about the short burn time. Thanx again,👴

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Any time!

[@Pray4Mojo1]

I smoke almost a pack a day, mine runs out of fluid after a few days. Gonna give this a shot. Can I use any cotton balls from the first aid kit? Thanks man.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

How’s it turn out ?

[@ulmwurttemberg1682]

This is cool in that in most cases it doesn't require ordering or purchasing anything additional. But i wonder about something more absorbent than strips of cotton. Ditch the felt and incorporate the sandwich bag seal but also replace the cotton with something else.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah I have videos. I use organic vape cotton instead. Way more absorbent and long lasting

[@ulmwurttemberg1682]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoorsoh, ok. cool. thanks!

[@bionicfire9456]

Hey, im sure someone has asked this already but i have a question. Im a new zippo owner and i watched videos on zippos before. As soon as i got my zippo i had put the fluid in it. I just came across this video and i am wondering if i can still repack the cotton with the fluid in. I know this is a bit of a dumb question though. If i cant, what should i do?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey buds welcome to the community. Alls u you have to do is pull the insert out take the felt pad off the bottom pull the cotton out let it sit on a plate for 1 hour and it should be dry after that. Maybe two hours.

[@bionicfire9456]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Great, thank you for replying. I didn't expect for you to respond so quickly. I've really been enjoying your videos so far. Thank you again.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@bionicfire9456 yeah no probs buds. That’s what it’s here for to help everyone out

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Famous artist and genius too !!!

[@nonameneeded-n6t]

Well done sir.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Mike what about a strip of electrical tape near the top to help seal the top and ends !! Could that help also ???

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Try it out

[@handriansyahcohen9245]

i used rubber pad, but the fluids still run out, now i can try your trick..use sandwich plastic... hope my fluid longer

[@testdrive6869]

No more cotton bacon? Just got it in the mail after viewing your older video. Little confused now. Already did my wick as it was trash from the factory. Got a 1941 Black crackle replica. Logo is upside down but Lucky it does have patent number. It's from februari 2020. Insert is from october 2019. Bought it last week! Super happy with it so far. Thanks for all your hard work, sharing all the tips and tricks.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks buds. Appreciate it. In this video I don’t use cotton bacon because not everyone is gonna use it. So I make the video to show at least how to pack it properly with the rayon cotton that comes in it. My every day carry insert has cotton bacon. I only use one insert and transfer it to the zippo I want to use. I suggest u do the same. Makes life easier

[@Mafioso1731]

What if you put back that original white cover + the plastics bag?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Mafioso1731 yeah u can put the felt back. That’s what I was doing originally. Untill I realized I could fit more fluid make it last longer if I took out.

[@hundun5604]

How many refills does the plastic last? I assume it get damaged by friction every time you take it out (and put it back in) to refill. I'm just curious.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

A regular sandwich bag yes I get one or two uses out of. But I use the bigger thicker freezer bags now and they last about 4-6 uses

[@francobuzzetti9424]

imagine dedicating your life to the greatest lighters ever made!! i envy you

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks!