Zippo - FAQ and Common Misconceptions Answered

[@elainelharper76]

I know this is an old video but I thought I would share some important info with you. Just in case you were unaware, if your Zippo seems to require filling too often, it could be an issue with your wick - not that the lighter is inefficient. Until sometime in the last 10 (maybe 15 or 20 - I am not exactly certain) years, Zippo would run your wick down through the cotton wading for you. Then it was discovered that they could save ten of thousands of labor hours yearly by simply cramming the entirety of the wick into the top of the lighter, filling it with the wadding, and installing the felt. So anytime you purchase a brand new Zippo , the first thing you should do is remove the felt & wadding and properly run your wick the length of the Zippo, adding the wadding as you go....

[@Pizzscn]

I literally rerouted a wick in my Zippo yesterday for this reason! In fact I’ve been considering making a video about it. Thanks for reinforcing my idea !

[@elainelharper76]

​@@Pizzscn You are welcome! It is the most likely cause for a Zippo seeming to run out of fluid too quickly...

[@giovanniabazia4394]

Elaine Harper, you say that at the zippo factory, they found that they saved thousands of hours of work by putting the wick at the top. How do you know? Do you work at the zippo factory? When making claims, the sources should be cited.

[@elainelharper76]

@@giovanniabazia4394 Actually, you are mistaken... I am under zero obligation to provide any thing more than I have already provided. Believe me or don't - it is of little consequence to me, either way. Or, here is an idea: go do your own research, if you want to know that badly. This is not a term paper, nor is it an article being submitted for peer review in a scientific publication - therefore, cited sources are not mandatory to offer commentary or share knowledge.

[@giovanniabazia4394]

@@elainelharper76 hi Elaine Harper, I don't need to do research, because I have been a zippo collector for 30 years, and I have never seen zippo wicks, arranged in an S shape, between the layers of cotton. I have always seen that the wick was placed in the upper part of the insert. Best regards.

[@lomgshorts3]

You cannot use black electrician's tape to "seal" the fluid in the lighter. The evaporation of naptha (the fuel for the lighter) will cause the adhesive in the tape to disintegrate. Instead, get a used inner tube for a bicycle tire and cut a strip one inch wide and use it to seal the lighter. The inner tube is made to resist grease and gasoline, so it won'rot away

[@Diabolus1978]

Bicycle innertube cut to fit your zippo and slip it on it will hold fuel alot longer. And its east to fold down for use

[@justinromang9113]

Try bending the case of the "new" one, from the outside in; along the narrow surface, along the Vertical Axis. "This is an attempt at Planing the Curvature of the surface. In so doing, the corners of the small Case-Surface, will slightly extend - the rectangle of the "old" one should fit then. *Don`t bend the large Case-Surface* - that would cause the same issue.

[@brandenjohnson536]

9:00 WTF your fingers!

[@svyatoslavcochran-blagrave1637]

Ballistic Jacoby 😂😂🌚

[@J__C__]

Why do you keep calling it a "Walmart Zippo"? They're the same exact Zippo sold everywhere else. If I handed you my lighter and told you I just got it from Zippo.com, you'd never know the difference. So what's the deal? Why does everybody call them "Walmart Zippos" like they're inferior? You guys feel like they're not as good because they cost less? Maybe they're made cheaper? Is that what you think? If it makes you feel better, they sell the same lighter for $23 at Walgreens. I guess people feel like "you get what you pay for" and since they're paying half as much at Walmart, they think they're getting half the lighter?

[@dphorgan]

Yup. I have several Zippos. Including Walmart purchased ones. They are EXACTLY the same as any other Zippo. Aside being in a blister pack for retail sale.

[@markwidt1930]

J C does your Walmart zippo make u feel insecure?

[@royalandrosey]

Cuz walmart is notorious for making companies supply them with products for a cheaper price. So companies make walmart products with cheaper materials.

[@collecter3456]

J C well, it came from Walmart, didn't it? I mean you have a point though.

[@jamesrandal9347]

My local head shop sells all them to minors, they also sell bongs and pipes, tabbacco (everything in the store) to minors

[@lomgshorts3]

Find a small diameter inner tube so that the rubber will grip the lighter tightly and seal it well. This also keeps the lighter waterproof. Empty Bic lighters can be harvested for their flints, so don't throw them away until you get the flint out odf the bic. I always keep a ferro rod handy in my bug out pack, too. The rod may not be as handy as the Zippo, but it is "forever" if you use it right.

[@BrideMiJaja]

If you cant spin your flint wheel, try to loosen up the screw a little bit on the bottom of the lighter. That did it for me, i thought i needed to screw that thing tight, wrong.

[@Andres_2307]

I love Vintage Zippo 1937. It is my favourite lighter. Excellent video. Congratulations. 🥳 Cheers. 👌👌👌 👍👍👍

[@J__C__]

Repair Clinic usually takes about 2 weeks. They get over 1000/week. You want to not lose your fluid? Buy an insert that uses butane and has a switch in the cam. I forgot who makes them but they work.

[@lexis831]

Nice video man glad to see you upload again. Learned a few new stuff about zippos thanks

[@Pizzscn]

Dude I was getting worried that I was getting lazy haha. It's gonna be a bit slow but I'm gonna get back in the routine the best I can.

[@lexis831]

***** nice cant wait till the next video

[@88kimmey88]

I always carry a Zippo I have the first one I bought when I was19 I am 42 now and have 4 more

[@MichaelIglewski]

My zippo caught my car on fire today for the second time in a year.. Tossed my barely used 1980 Navy Zippo over onto the seat after lighting up and clicking it closed.. Wee all know that clicking a zippo closed is a reflex, especially after 40 yrs of smoking... Happened last year also with my other vehicle...I cant believe this actually happened to me twice?? Both time the passenger seat burned up.. It seems the cushion of the seat must aid the lid in popping open and the lighter then re-ignites.. This second time was bad.. Came out the store and the seat was a blaze!! Almost burned the car up this time.. Burnt the crap outa my hand putting the fire out too... So.. Of course, in wondering about the co-incidence, I then went home and got online and discovered this has actually happened with car seats before where they claimed an elderly gentleman "fumbled' with his lighter and it caught his seat on fire.. The man died so I dont know how they wld know how it had really happened... Id bet the same way. All I know is that I didnt "fumble" with mine.. Lit my cig and tossed the lighter over onto the passenger seat after clicking the lid closed...Same as always.. (At least up until today..Wont be doing that anymore) First time I was just away frm the vehicle for less than a minute.. This last time I actually made a "fast" purchase in a store and came out to to find my seat totally on fire.. I was amazed at the co-incidence..My question is.. have you ever heard of these kinda things happening?? The zippo itself burned up pretty badly and the lid came off due to the heat of the fire.. Crazy aye... So...Do you think Zippo will still replace a totally fried/broken lighter coated with black cooked on cushion fiber??

[@Pizzscn]

Wow, sorry that has happened! I would try to get out of that habit definitely. Zippo will be able to replace it. They don't do repairs based on the exterior finish of the lighter, but they will acknowledge it and if it is totally ruined, they will just replace the whole lighter.

[@martindean5505]

cotton balls.add cotton balls to make fuel last longer.well about one is all will fit.

[@silent_bob_]

The flat insert doesn't fit because of the corners. The overall width is the same, but the face on the old zippos is a bit wider.

[@The177Hunter]

@Pizzscn just wondering, how often have you seen a backwards flint striker wheel? i bought a orange matte from walmart today and it has a backwards wheel. doesnt reeally spark no matter how hard you strike it. just wondering if it was a rare occurance or what.

[@Pizzscn]

+The177Hunter it's very rare. I've actually never seen it. Honestly I didn't think I would ever hear of it happening . But if you send it to zippo then they can correct it

[@Pizzscn]

+The177Hunter does it spark when you spin it backwards?

[@lomgshorts3]

Just send it into Zippo if the striker wheel ony works backward. I suspect that there may be two flints in the tube causing too much tension on the striker wheel - its happened before to me on a newly bought Zippo. Check that out first before you send it in for warranty repair.

[@aidanmorgan6291]

I bought my zippo from the zippo website, there was no age verification I just needed a card

[@tallcedars2310]

Good video for those of us starting out. Now I have a question, I'm not a smoker, how can I use my zippo? Is there a 101 uses for it that I can't think of? Thanks man.

[@MADDOSHAWOTT]

Burning your enemies. Making a fire sacrifice.

[@tallcedars2310]

heh, heh.

[@lomgshorts3]

A Zippo is the original "flint and steel" lighter. You can use it without the lighter fluid by stuffing your tinder inside the windbreak. OR, you can stuff your pack with a small steel can of lighter fluid, two Zippos with several flints inside the lighters under the felt plug in each.

[@danasmith7936]

will Zippo lighter put the Declaration that is peeling off back on my Zippo lighter

[@Pizzscn]

+Dana Smith declaration? What do you mean?

[@J__C__]

No. They don't guarantee or warranty the finish. Only the mechanical parts.

[@lomgshorts3]

If that lighter is out of production, they may not have the part needed. The only warranty work they guarantee is function, not appearance.

[@panamjoshi1998]

How long does the flint wheel (strike wheel) last? And what to do if it gets worn out?

[@frankmcgarry3155]

It could last a few months but when it does wear out all you do is buy more flints, undo the screw, slide a flint down the tube, screw it back in and you’re good to go.

[@panamjoshi1998]

@@frankmcgarry3155 I'm talking about "flint wheel" the black wheel not the flints

[@panamjoshi1998]

@@FlyFederalist oh... thank you so much for acknowledging me

[@warlockfreak89]

I got a cheap zippo from walmart with a case date of L14 and an insert date of A15

[@OakRichDey]

Joe Landry L is letter 12, so December 2015

[@tonysmith5465]

Great video . good job . thanks a lot. SC Navy vet.

[@archiepreston6503]

I had my nans 1984 zippo and Ive had it in my room for 4 years and one day she just saw it in its regular place on my shelf and took it. I live in England so I go to antique stores to buy mine.

[@comradetman3784]

guys hes on to me he knows i practice witchcraft in the woods ...

[@UNKNOWN-le2tu]

in California smoking age is 21. you have to be 21 to enter a smoke shop.

[@dracultheking6720]

I’m just getting into zippos right now I have an no name flip lighter what would u recommend for a authentic zippo

[@911Gameover]

The 75th Anniversary Zippo Lighter is a good beginner zippo.

[@dracultheking6720]

911Gameover I found a matt black zippo at Walmart it was like $12

[@911Gameover]

@@dracultheking6720 Oh.. The 75th Anniversary Zippo is only the 5th most expensive lighter in the world. I'm sure the one you got is better though.

[@dracultheking6720]

911Gameover i don’t kno about better but it’s nice for $12

[@911Gameover]

@@dracultheking6720 I bet they both work exactly the same.

[@J__C__]

Cutlerylover is a joke. He doesn't know shit about Zippo's, either. I have an 03 Zippo with a '15 insert that I got back from Zippo. It's not fake. He also thinks Zippo's that say "Zippo® Made in USA" instead of "Made in Zippo® USA" are fake.

[@kartsandcars61]

I got a 50s zippo and after a few times i used it the cam broke off, i sent it in but the insert is also dated to the 50s so i was hoping they can repair it. Does any1 know if the can change the cam?

[@djkhaledthelivingmeme8813]

karts and cars they do not repair the insert

[@lomgshorts3]

No, you will get a new insert, but they will return the old insert back to you.

[@tonymontana7566]

I have a few questions one can I use gas or karosin I spelt that wrong and can I use common lighters flints another quotation I filled my zippo and it’s not lighting constantly

[@OakRichDey]

It needs the actual lighter fluid, and if its a specialty insert, butane. Zippo brand flints too.

[@theshockmonster8421]

Where can I get a 1941 replica if I'm under 18 and not go online to get it?

[@comradetman3784]

Hmm that's a tough one what I would do is see if there's a relitive in your family who you can give the money too and they can get it or if that fails you can help out extra around the house some do some extra volenteering for about 2 weeks or 3 and then ask your parents about it again if they say no give them examples on how you've matured and keep helping after you get it for a long while that way they won't be enclinex to take it away .

[@blacksnow150]

try going to a store and tell them it's for a gift this will work best around fathers day xmas etc ,,,

[@henry109947]

Man I can't seem to find a Ronson windii anywhere :(

[@Pizzscn]

I always see them at Rite Aid :D

[@The177Hunter]

just wondering, how often have you seen a backwards flint striker wheel? i bought a orange matte from walmart today and it has a backwards wheel. doesnt reeally spark no matter how hard you strike it. just wondering if it was a rare occurance or what.

[@henry109947]

Don't know why its listed as a reply to my comment, but yeah they are pretty rare I have around 15 zippos and have never seen one nor have I heard a lot of people talk about getting one

[@lomgshorts3]

Look hard at flea markets, eventually you will find one.

[@boscruggs8644]

Cut the corner out of a ziplock bag and put it on the bottom of the insert it last me 10 to 14 days

[@harryireland1935]

At 09:05 you had a small aneurysm, right?

[@MetalWind]

Toe thumbs 😂

[@J__C__]

Why would you think that Walmart Zippo's were "fake"? It's Walmart, not your average, ghettofied Arab- owned gas station selling fakes. Because they're $10? Would you feel better paying $25?

[@dphorgan]

Yup. They are the same quality Zippos as anywhere else. Guys smoking crack with his Zippos.

[@franko2317]

yea :D

[@henrycruz45cal]

Bad advise, dont get a Ronson for tricks. It isnt cheaper, when it breaks you have to buy a new one. Get a Walmart zippo and send it in for repairs when it breaks

[@J__C__]

Henry Cruz why do people call them "Walmart Zippos"? They're exactly the same as every other Zippo. If someone handed you one they purchased at Walmart and told you it came from Zippo.com, you'd never know the difference.

[@pewdiepieisking1454]

I got my first Zippo from a boot repair store in my local mall in B.C. Canada lol

[@alexgrammenos6184]

do u smoke??

[@lomgshorts3]

No, but you do not have to smoke to own a Zippo

[@ralfrufus6573]

You need a better camera, yours does not focus good.

[@dogbog99]

That thumb tho

[@J__C__]

Seriously? Are you talking about buying a lighter while underage? Lmao. We're you 14 when you made the video about "fake Walmart Zippos"?

[@jonc2914]

Zippo sucks Walmart or not.. weekly fills defeats the purpose of a lighter.

[@scottbarrett9959]

Except that they are guaranteed for life and will last a lifetime. Oh and they don't end up in a landfill, like the shitty lighters they give people for free on the reserve. Other then zippo I would say bic lighters but definitely zippo makes an awesome product.

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

Shut yo dumb ass up.