Zippo Butane Insert Fix

How to fix the Zippo Butane lighter to make it work better. Written instructions below:
1) Remove the two screws on the bottom of the insert, then take off the plate.
2) On the flame adjuster knob, remove the o ring and the brass limiter (pry the limiter out with the screwdriver). The brass limiter should look like a circle with a notch blocking the knob from going further in either direction.
3) Turn the knob 180 degrees towards the + direction. Test the insert. It should work or have a very large flame depending on how full it is. Put the O ring back on, but leave out the brass limiter.
4) Reinstall the plate with the two screws. Now, whenever the zippo fails to ignite, use the knob to adjust it more to the left until it ignites with a decent sized flame.
The issue is basically that when the Zippo gets to about 1/2 - 1/3 full, there isn’t enough gas in the chamber to produce enough pressure to sustain a flame. It comes out of a factory in China with a hilariously low limit on the knob. Please be safe, as to make sure every time you refill you turn the knob a bit towards the - direction, as you don’t want a 3 inch flame singing your eyebrows off. Dynamically adjust the knob whenever it fails to ignite towards the + direction until the lighter runs out of fuel completely.
Other than this, learn how to bleed a butane lighter (excellent videos already out there, but in short, press the nozzle for a while until you hear absolutely no noise from butane exiting before refilling) and use a good quality fuel. I use Colibri. Both of these are important for good function.

[@PowellRobertM]

Yup, that totally fixed my butane zippo - thank you! It sucks to say, but I don’t know how people would’ve fixed this issue before the internet

[@Noctureal]

I got double flame one for my grandma's old Zippo. It never worked well and I was kinda disappointed. So I did open it up, moved knob about 45 degrees and put everything back (brass limiter included). Now it works like a charm. Kinda sad to see that company like Zippo allows this bad quality in their products. But luckily I found this video and got everything to work as they should do.

[@that1FUNKDude]

Yes I agree. They should maintain their Quality standards and manufacture in the US.

[@tatschl4537]

I had to turn it 90 degrees in the negative now it works fine

[@iamchaos1399]

​@@that1FUNKDudezippo is made 100% in the us

[@Bobbycheesehill]

Not the butane insert

[@ayydarsh]

Awesome fix, was looking all over the internet for this. Thanks Pulp! This was a life saver

[@GuruR97]

Glad I can help.

[@Docani]

Does it still work, thinking od getting one now?? And what should i get a double or single flame?

[@jmas2190]

WOW!! just did both of mine and they crank couldn't figure out why my single wouldn't light every time. The double didn't have an issue but the single did. Now this thing fire's off great video.

[@AutisticBeautyQueen]

Mine don’t fire at all, thought I needed butane (didnt work at all) now I’m gonna try this once I find my glasses repair kit. I got 2 AC/DC edition ones I wanna use I find these are better and probably safer then disposable lighters, I have 2 disposable ones but I just don’t feel safe with them. A because I can’t get them to light B for some reason I feel like that’s the reason we lost our house in South Carolina.

[@zackerychambers4638]

You just saved me from returning the insert. Thanks a million bro.

[@ViniciusEloyBailo]

Bought a double flame 8 months ago and never really used it because was never reliable, but I just did you fix it and totally worked! Thanks for the fix and great explanation!

[@alpealp]

Man, you are a life saver. My double insert was not working at all. Now it works like a charm. Thank you very much. Great fix and a video!

[@howlingdrakesng]

Your video absolutely saved my butane lighter from being thrown away. The second I removed the limiter and adjusted the knob, it produced a flame! You are a godsend for making this video.

[@phileblunt203]

Just like everyone else... I gotta thank you for this video. I have had my zippo for over 20 years and decided to "upgrade" to the butane insert, I was on the verge of tossing it until I found this video... The insert works flawlessly now!

[@MrBugatii12]

Thanks for this video bruh. This lighter was good with me for about 3 weeks before it just gave up. It would light and flicker for about 2 seconds then die, even when full of butane. Was so disappointed with zippo then I seen this video. Appreciate it!

[@Roberto-tu5re]

Had the same problem and with your video fixed in a few minutes. Thank you, your a ............................... not-return-to-Amazon-gentleman

[@hatednyc]

Never knew such a thing existed! How ingenious! The actual work entailed in this upgrade also looks like a lot of fun!

[@Pattiandphil1]

Amazing. I have been searching for a fix for a couple months. Your video solution solved the problem in less than five minutes. Thank you.

[@oscaristheboss]

youre a lifesaver, i was so dissapointed with the lighter until i did this

[@nicwhite7423]

Just had this problem with my double jet and this tutorial saved me sending it back. Great work 👍🏻

[@tonygm1679]

thx bro, you saved me from throwing out my insert :)

[@TheEckert01]

I had given up on it. I've had it unused in a drawer for like 2 years because it wouldn't work properly. I just found it again to tried to get it to work. I got better butane, bled it properly, tried to mess with the spark, nothing worked and I had given up on it. Until I found this video on my last search. Thank you for making the use of this awesome product possible!

[@jimicardinal2050]

Thank you, first for getting right to the fix, and secondly, thanks, you have me liking my zippo dual flame again.✌️

[@Trusty335is]

Thank you!! Instructions say to try it at the negative setting and it was never lighting. I didn’t do the fix, I just put the setting all the way to the positive setting and it worked!!

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Hi, Thanks for this video. Couldn't get any info in the UK for this problem until I saw this. Works great now.😁

[@nadeemyousaf186]

damn man, thank you so much for this fix, i was pissed off and couldnt figure it out. you save me money and grey hairs, awesome

[@toyotav8383]

Oh great fixed! I thought the butane cans was now being sold with really low pressure nowadays! I did the bleed air tip and my lighter lasts way longer! Thanks, rgds rob…england

[@Jerhyn7]

Seven words that make algorithms love You.

[@firthuk459]

My 2 butane's didn't work. Watched your video, now they do, top advice, thank you.

[@joshuabrown138]

Dude, thank you so much for this video of a fix. I was super excited about my butane zippo at first when I bought it and then totally hated it since the first time I've had to refill it as it wouldn't work despite trying many things (like bleeding the air, etc.) I just did this and it totally worked. Now I have my zippo back...it's been sitting on the shelf for like 2 years

[@sarsattacks]

Thanks for this video! I had a new butane Zippo insert that wouldn't work and this fixed it instantly!

[@chickenwingey]

You saved me from pitching this thing and bad mouthing Zippo, which would have been unfortunate for everyone. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Elemental52]

Thanks so much, I was convinced there wasn't a single decent butane zippo insert on the market. This fixed every insert I owned!

[@michellekayemk]

Not that another comment is needed, but I have 3 old cases that I bought these inserts for and I have spent hours futzing with this. AMAZING. IT WORKS!!! Thank the KZbin gods.

[@davidforgiven]

I just fixed three lighters and restored faith in human beings. Thanks!!!! You got a new follower.

[@maximilianogarciachirinos3663]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I am not a fixer guy but it was an easy fix on my double flame lighter thank you!!!

[@6thbellspanish]

I just bought a double flame torch insert and it didnt work at all. After removing the brass limiter, it works great! Fast and easy fix!' thanks!

[@Miche27]

Dude, your a legend, I've been messing with this thing for ages trying to get a flame, your video has sorted it 👍👍👍

[@KeithBryfogleII]

Old video but thanks. Same fix for Ronson lighters. I did that on my ronson years ago and it works great. Forgot about it though and was so mad that my zippo doesn’t work. Thanks for the reminder.

[@azbear2781]

You're a Legend for taking the time to post this mate, Fixed my Butane Zippo thanks to your advice, mine worked perfect by bleeding the air out but i made the adjustments to the limiter as well and it works like new again. Thanks!

[@yasirshamsi1713]

Now such videos are helpful, I also gave it a shot, moving from the classic flame to butane one..2 days and the flame died..the video definitely helped..and the lighter lights now 😅

[@toridas]

Thnx man you are a life saver . I thought I kept getting air in the tank and would bleed it over and over wasting butane. This did the trick.

[@kissy1488]

Just got my insert today and was immediately bummed that after 2 ignites it stopped. Searched here on KZbin found your video, just got done following steps and BOOM ignites every time... thanks a bunch and also should note mine is the dual flame version.

[@LadislavVydra]

Incredible. I was going to throw that insert away and now it works like charm. This is ingenius. Many thanks !!!

[@robertanderson2122]

Agree with the others. I liked my normal zippo but wanted one I could trust to light if I hadn't used it in a month. So I got the butane insert, thinking it would just always light. Certainly it had to bet better than a Bic for this price. But after only a few uses it behaved exactly as you stated. Certainly nothing I could rely on for my camping gear. Leaving me with two lighters I like but really can't use. With your fix I'm once again hopeful that I can use this in my camping gear. Now if it doesn't work, without that limiter I can turn up the flow and have a working lighter again! Thanks this makes me feel a lot less stupid for buying a couple nice Zippo's after visiting their Museum in Bradford PA.

[@jasongigliotti5300]

Great fix! I assumed mine was defective...30 second fix. Thank you!

[@Babooze]

Bless you! I nearly tossed a fairly new butane insert because I thought it was faulty! works like a charm now! THANK YOU!!

[@spookyjames4347]

Thank you for posting this video. Based on your video this is how I fixed my butane insert. I bleed out the butane and added new butane. I then removed the metal plate and the O ring. I moved the flame adjustment knob back and forth and then set it past +. I was satisfied with the size of the flame and put it back together. I was glad that I did not have to remove to brass limiter. It is now 99% reliable.

[@Bashl3y]

Thank you so much. Got my husband a zippo with this insert last Christmas and it never has worked until now!!! We definitely be getting better butane as well.

[@L4Logan]

This is exactly what I was looking for as I have the same issue. Now all I need is a tiny screwdriver 😂

[@oscardagrouch5095]

Thank you for making this video. Just purchased my Zippo Butane and was very disappointed having to ask for a light mid smoke because my lighter didn't work. It's A1 now.

[@marymack7530]

Thanks, you just saved me $20+-. Worked perfectly!

[@XReflection]

Amazing fix. Worked like a charm. Thought I had wasted my money. Thanks for this!

[@aknight7252]

When I got my Zippo butane insert I did exactly this. Works like a charm. Thank you

[@josephbaker3966]

Awesome video I was disappointed and when I got the lighter I kept trying to add butane even got another butane bottle thinking it didn’t fill. Follow your instructions and now it’s working thanks a lot man

[@Jayling]

Thanks so much for the information, it helped immensely. After following your instructions, I was able to get 432 lights out of it and it lasted 2 weeks for me. I did have to adjust the flame every so often at 122 lights, then at 280 lights and then at 375 before it finally gave out at 432. It's so nice to have this last for 2 weeks before refilling (according to my usage). Oh, like you, I used Colibri Premium Butane also. Thanks again! :)

[@xderiwx]

Hey, just curious, how long was each “light” for? Thanks!

[@Jayling]

@@xderiwx Just enough time to light a smoke, so about 2 to 3 seconds or so.

[@xderiwx]

@@Jayling Thank you!

[@danielmorales5901]

There is no way this is a real comment 😂

[@peterzabilka3664]

The link to your video should be a part of the Zippo instruction manual. I just bought the single flame. Initially the flame was good in the middle position then aftet just a few clicks I needed to take out the brass limiter. Now I can adjust it and it works every time. I think Zippo need to be aware of this fault in their product.

[@remzamora8391]

Wow this fixed my butane insert. Thanks for the help man! I thought my insert is a brick already.

[@GuruR97]

Glad to have helped!

[@jross13450]

thank you for the video. a 1 minute fix solved 6 months of frustration. i thought it was bad butane brands. i tried several. it was pretty bad when at the shop that the cheap lighters worked perfectly but the Zippo was crap. even the shop owner said the zippo jet inserts sucked and he was only stocking them for the people who will only buy zippo lighters. apparently he doesnt know how to fix them so they work. i rarely smoke, but do use the lighter for paracord and heatshrink and it was always frustrating trying to find another lighter every time i needed one because the one in my pocket didnt work.

[@leonardhovan37]

Had this very problem. Reached out to Zippo, still waiting. Came across this vid and well 1 min later it is now working as it should. Thank for the fix. 😎👍

[@TheXperior]

After 2 years of pain using my single flame insert it now works perfectly thanks to you! I switched to butane because I don't smoke and only use it for stuff like shrink tubing, lighting candles and such. But until now it never worked when I needed it. Almost switched back to lighter fluid, glad I can avoid fiddling with that every other day! Hugh thanks!!

[@doejon9424]

Try "Fasfill" butane. It's x5 times refined, relatively cheap for a 300ml bottle, arcs first time 9/10 times & is just absolutely great. You can turn the flame lower than with Zippo butane, which means saving more fuel.

[@hippient7108]

I also use neon 11x refined butane from Amazon its the cheapest 10x i could find on Amazon hope this helped

[@doejon9424]

@@hippient7108 I was skeptical about "refined butane".. thought it was a waste of money. But it's absolutely worth it & you can see a night & day difference

[@albertomolina3678]

Thanks brother! I just purchased one but then was disappointed at the negative reviews from issues people were having. Now I know that if I have those same issues how to fix it. Thanks again!

[@RussMcClay]

You're awesome! I bought the lighter (got it today) after seeing a negative review because your solution made sense. Took all of 5 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this, Pulp.

[@peanutsmith1462]

Thank you for sharing this. I have the double flame zippo butane and mind works perfect now. Thanks

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

Just did this because I was heavily disappointed with my purchase. It helped so much, thanks!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

same was borderline regretting not getting the arc insert

[@ewillman9499]

Thank you for this! I know there’s other vids explaining the same thing but thank you for the quick, concise, to-the-point vid. I all but gave up on using my insert but now it’s my go-to.

[@tiffinid8961]

Thanks so much! I was hating the butane insert, but this fixed it!!

[@bwoyDrew]

kudos to you! i bought mine over a year ago and put it in the drawer as i wasn’t pleased with the the performance. i tried your fix and voila! thanks a lot buddy! cheers

[@Z_BlkDrGn_28]

Finally! My zippo torch works!!! Awesome job with the fix! Totally works!

[@thebreadwentstale]

I saw buddies review on Amazon. Happy you did a video about it. I did get mine to work without this modification but I'm thinking I'll have to do it eventually.

[@ronbo191]

I was ready to throw my dual insert away, but thanks to your instructions it now works perfect.....thank you Sir

[@hellper198]

This repair works perfectly and now so does my Zippo Double Flame Butane Insert. Thank you so much.

[@FrankZen]

I remember reading about this issue way back when but this demo is excellent! Thanks!

[@stratolestele7611]

Thanks a lot brother! I'm a few months shy of my warranty expiring, but doing this mod is much easier. I'm guessing that Zippo would have just sent me a new one, but then I would have the same problem down the line. My only lasted for about 7-8 months before it started acting up. Hat's off to you!

[@rjkgregoire]

Boom! You saved mine from going into the garbage! I salute you sir!

[@Jonahch2v9]

I bought the single because reviews of the double showed a defect that people had to fix themselves. Nice to find out the single has a defect as well. Another legend gives way to greed.

[@minkhant5325]

thank you so much .. your video still helps me after 3 years

[@coolskywizard]

Thank you random internet man for solving and issue that's plagued me for over a year now

[@alexmarchesini96]

I was watching some videos about the insert to see if any review had a solution. KZbin's recommendations led me to your video without me noticing since i was busy but IT WORKED. Thank you so much, hope it's a definitive solution, or hack at least

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

Tried this on my double! Had to slightly bend the igniter down a tiny bit too but now it is lighting first try! Thank you for making this video I was getting so fed up 👍🏻

[@jimsflyshop6171]

Just saved me 20 dollars because I was about to buy a new one. Thank You.

[@mitchd1963]

Thank you so much I was actually jumping on yt to look up reviews on different inserts as my one didn't want to light for the first 10 or so times and your video came up first so done it and worked first time 👍

[@uncleruckus3930]

Thank you so much, I fixed my zippo watching your video. It still works to this day.

[@titanhunter5085]

Thank you, I just got this followed all the instructions and was wondering why it wasn't working this is wonderful

[@jeremysmith127]

amazing - I've been struggling with this for 2 yrs. Thank you!!

[@sergeytchmil1731]

You just have saved my Zippo from throwing out, man. Many thanks!

[@jaysander6328]

Hands down best video for this fix. Thanks!

[@kenwoods6663]

The EASY FIX works! Thank you Pulp for saving my insert!

[@b-miner712]

Great tip and video thanks a lot from a lot of zippo users

[@jakegarcia1796]

Came across this video, thanks! I was able to get mine working! One thing that seemed to help me also that I haven’t seen mentioned, was bending the piece of metal that the arc jumps to so that the arc is a bit longer. That seemed to increase the odds of lighting on the first button press for me!

[@kevinradford9336]

a much easier fix too

[@blazeaglory]

How and where did you bend it to? No matter where I bend mine it still won't light

[@caspadafuck580]

Amazing...!!! I thought i was gonna have to mail the damn thing off, I've just had it sitting 🙁 decided to try and tackle it again, found this... Saved my lighter..!

[@Bwcarlson97]

Great fix saved my insert from the trash can! Thanks!

[@sublimemugs]

Thanks for your video. I bought the double burner insert and it was shit until I followed your instructions. It turned the insert from junk into a great cigar lighter

[@5sider]

Excellent fix, worked like a charm, thanks. I did put the brass limiter back on once I set the flame height to suit me.

[@smoothedit]

LEGEND!! Thanks for the fix! Dialled mine 180 but it was then way too strong and blew itself out. Adjusted the stopper ring to allow it to turn down a bit and all perfect!

[@dostuffwiththisdude628]

Thank you, awesome fix. Just adjusted my single flame and double flame insert

[@bellyrubs3283]

Thank you, i had a bouble flame with same problem out of the box. This fix works!

[@ChannaJayasinghe]

Hi Plup, You saved my butane. I was about to throw it away. Thank you very much! Now work well 🙂

[@scottgoldfarb95]

Thank you for the fix! I bought a double torch shortly after they came out but only recently heard of this fix. Worked like a charm

[@Pineconeboy55]

Did you put the limiter brass o ring back in?

[@kromephillen]

Fixed my double flame Zippo. Thank you for sharing this tip.

[@florida98acobra]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was about to send it back and decided to at least look to see if it's junk or a simple fix.

[@rafaelsolano2628]

Thanks man, this really helped. My insert is finally fixed!👍

[@user-pe3bo7ye4b]

Thank mate,it is a very good video to help people fix their lighter!

[@bmused55]

Just stumbled across this. I have the double flame version and this fix worked perfect. Thanks!

[@austinbrady4080]

Fixed my lighter!!!! Excellent video thank you!