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This category is for the discussion of Zippo lighters, their care and use. The history of Zippo lighter company and the various models are also in this category.

446 Questions

What type of lighter fluid do you use for torch lighters?

Butane, but I know there's a better one though. Butane is like the standard, while you could buy higher end fuels.

Can lighter fluid explode?

Lighter fluid becomes explosive when it is allowed to sit and evaporate. As a gas, it has a much greater surface area, and, consequently, can react with oxygen more quickly--explosively, even.

Is there lighter fuel in citronella?

Have not tried that. I would only use tripple filtered butane. Even the cedar matches will leave a after taste in the cigar. (some do prefer cedar matches)

Where can you buy Zippo lighters?

You can buy them in many place , but these are the best in order from best to worst.
ebay
farmers market
aahs
zippo website
chinatown(fake)
carts at open-air malls(ex.century city)
tobacco stores
drug stores

Can WD-40 be used to refill a Zippo lighter?

No, while it is a combustible product, it lacks the volitility of other products. It actually CAN be used, and will light and burn pretty nicely, BUT your cigarettes will taste funny! Someone 'borrowed' some fluid from me, not noticing I had marked the can "WD-40" with a marker. He had to get new cotton and a new wick for his lighter!

How can you light charcoal without lighter fluid?

One good way is to tightly crumple up a few pages of newspaper and place it in the bottom of your grill. If you have lighter fluid, soak it. Pile your coals over the newspaper and then light it. My personal favorite though is to jsut douse the heck out of the coals with lighter fluid, stand back and let 'er rip. I make a point to let all the lighter fluid burn off before cooking. Get an empty 3lb alluminum coffee can. Drill several half inch holes in bottom and sides. Fill with charcoal bricks and place on lit high heat outdoor fish fryer. Once the charcoal bricks in the can become mostly gray remove from fryer and pour bricks into your pit. I use a pair of offset pliers or channel locks to handle hot can. Two 3lb cans of bricks is plenty for most cooks but if your cooking a large cut of meat you may need three. This only takes a few minutes and completely eliminates the need and taste of lighter fluid. This really is much faster than simply pouring lighter on the bricks in your grill and waiting for them to burn off the lighter fluid and turn gray.JN

How old do you have to be to buy a lighter fluid in Texas?

Age doesn't matter if they don't ID you. I'm 15 and buy lighters and lighter fluid at Walgreens all the time

What is a good lighter fuel substitute?

preferably you should use official zippo light fluid but another you can use is basic lighter fluid.

Why can't you light a cigar with a zippo?

Some people think the fumes from the Zippo fuel "mess" with the taste of the cigar. We know many people who don't feel this way too so you should give it a try yourself and form your own opinion.

What should you put on lighter fluid spill?

lihter fluid is safe to drink but you would urinate and it would burn don't drink it at all

Can you refill your zippo lighter with parafin?

yes, but it will probobly ruin your lighter...

heres a list... best alternatives:


All wick lighter fuels (Zippo, Ronsonol, etc.) - BEST
Camp Fuel (naphtha) - NEXT BEST
Some Paint Thinners (naphtha) - ALSO GOOD
Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) - GOOD
ALTERNATIVE
Everclear / Grain Alcohol (ethyl alcohol
aka "moonshine") - GOOD ALTERNATIVE
Kerosene - WORKS
Cologne - WORKS
Diesel Fuel - WORKS
Jet Propellant (JP - 4) - WORKS
Lamp Oil - WORKS, BUT HARMFUL TO
LIGHTER'S FUNCTION
Gasoline (dangerous but does work) -
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
* There are many other untested and less common
fuels that are not recommended

Where can you find Zippo lighter fluid?

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.

Is charcoal lighter fluid the same thing as lighter fluid?

No; ether is highly flammable and volatile. It would erupt in a giant fireball by the time you lit it.

Can lighter fluid explode a wood fire?

WOW. I think this just may be the stupidest question I have ever seen asked.

Do ronson flints work in zippo lighters?

yes it would , its the same structure .

What is the legal age to buy a lighter in Canada?

Im not sure because i live in New Mexico. One time i bought a lighter at the fair and they let me but one time i tried to buy one at the gas station and they said they couldn't. Recently, I was in New York and i bought a zippo lighter in Chinatown but then my friend tried to buy one in Times Square and they said they couldn't. It probably depends on the location and the cashier's ethics. hope I helped!! by the way i am 13

How much fluid is in a BIC lighter?

Lighter fluid

...its not often that the trivial answer is the right one. Good work. Lighter fluid

...its not often that the trivial answer is the right one. Good work.

How do you use a zippo lighter?

There are many different zippo tricks. I would recommend searching on Google, or Yahoo for Zippo Trick instructions. But remember be careful.

What are the marks on the bottom of zippo lighters?

It's a date stamp. You can determine when your Zippo Lighter was manufactured by the hash marks or other symbols stamped on the bottom of your lighter. This helps Zippo owners in determining the value of their collectibles. You can find the chart for the Date Stamps here:

http://www.zippoclick.com/collecting/dateCodes.aspx

Do zippo lighters work if they get wet?

Not if the wick, flint or steel are wet. The flint needs to be dry enough to make a spark and the wick has to be filled with lighter fluid. But if you are trying to use your lighter in the rain or only the outside is wet it will be ok as long as the are careful to keep the inside dry.

Is the an age limit to buy a lighter in Florida?

No sir, I'm 14 and got my Zippo today with some lighter fluid. Heed my advice, if you want a Zippo, make sure to have Lighter fluid, it does not have any pre-filled.

SMOKE WEED EVERYDAY(<--- Listen to him),

Jon