As an experiment, and after alot of time on Wikipedia, I'm in the process of trying this.
I tipped a dribble of Coleman Fuel on the bottom of an upturned coffee mug and lit it. It burned beautifully with NO smoke. I tried it with proper Swan lighter fluid and it burned exactly the same but with plenty of smoke.
My Zippo is currently in bits on a radiator drying out so I can try it with pure Coleman fuel. At £6 for 500ml, it's a bit cheaper and alot more convenient if it works... I'll report back in an hour or two.
Just tried it - perfect. Burns exactly like lighter fuel except perhaps even less smoke!
No, it is not recommended to use lamplight lamp oil in a Zippo lighter as it can cause damage to the lighter. Zippo lighters are designed to be used with Zippo lighter fluid or similar fuels specifically formulated for them. Using a different type of fuel can result in poor performance and potential safety hazards.
No, nail polish remover should not be used in a Zippo lighter. It typically contains acetone or other solvents that can damage the lighter's internal components and may pose a fire hazard. Zippo lighters are designed to use lighter fluid specifically formulated for optimal performance and safety. Always use the appropriate fuel for your Zippo to ensure proper functionality.
Absolutely not, you should only use Zippo Lighter fluid. If you're in a pinch, Ronson lighter fluid works too.
In normal disposable lighters like bic it is butane gas, in Zippo lighters you can use most liquid that lights with a spark, but most people just use zippo brand naptha fuel.
To the original poster, your answer is incomplete. Here is MSDS statistics about Zippo fluid. 100% VM & P Naphtha VM&P=Varnish Makers and Painters Essentially it is Paint Stripper
Use can use any naptha lighter fluid in a Zippo. This may not be what you would identify as "normal," however; the more modern Bic lighter and many others use butane. Butane absolutely won't work in a Zippo. I'm not sure what would happen, but it could be anywhere from not working at all to a fiery explosion.
Yes, and many newsagents sell the official Zippo lighter fluid, as well as other brands (Swan etc). yes pretty much. You can also use Ronsonol lighter fluid.
preferably you should use official zippo light fluid but another you can use is basic lighter fluid.
Butane will only stay a liquid under pressure. NORMAL lighters keep it in a sealed container so it only evaporates when the trigger is pressed. Zippo lighters are NOT sealed and even if they had a way to inject butane, it would all flow out the top. Zippos require a fuel that is a liquid at room temp and evaporates a little at a time so the sparks will ignite the gas. Zippo does produce a special butane lighter, however.
You can't. That is the only reason for you to have a Zippo. If they let you carry a Zippo to school, they need to have their heads drilled for simples.
I would definitely not recommend it. Stick with Zippo or Ronson lighter fluid. To be honest, I'm not sure if it would work, probably would, but you don't want to be sucking in those fumes, even in small amounts.
Not usually. Most creme brulee torches use pressurized butane gas as the fuel. This is the same as your regular BIC dollar lighter. It's the most common and cheapest, stored in aerosol cans. But more expensive petroleum fluids, such as Zippo or other naphtha fluid commonly using in camping stoves, and gasoline are not compatible with a creme brulee torch.