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Post by ChewsUrOwnAdventure on Nov 9, 2018 12:44:12 GMT -5
...but when I tilt it to light my pipe I'll fill the bowl with wax. 😔 A properly packed bowl should be fine when you turn it upside down, wax won't be a problem. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 9, 2018 20:18:41 GMT -5
I have several lighters, but in regards to performance in any type of wind or breeze, the zippo is tops.
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Nov 9, 2018 21:40:07 GMT -5
So my friend gave me his Zippo pipe lighter. I hadn't used it before because I kept on forgetting to buy lighter fluid. I managed to remember to buy some on Monday, so yesterday I filled up the lighter and I used it for the first time today. I like the way it lights the pipe, but not so sure about that lighter fluid taste that comes with it. Now, to be fair, it's only there for a second or two. Have I filled it too full or is this something that I need to live with? You just get used to it. The charring light is never where i try to get good taste from my tobacco anyway lol. Let it sit a day or two though and it won't be as strong. I agree I just lit my pipe and didnt notice it. It is more convenient than those plastic bic lighters. I used to have an IM Corona Old Boy but it had a bad gasket after a couple of years. I sent it in for repair and the same thing happened again. It was a nice lighter but not a good value due to the mechanical flaw. |
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Post by haveldad on Nov 9, 2018 21:50:52 GMT -5
You just get used to it. The charring light is never where i try to get good taste from my tobacco anyway lol. Let it sit a day or two though and it won't be as strong. I agree I just lit my pipe and didnt notice it. It is more convenient than those plastic bic lighters. I used to have an IM Corona Old Boy but it had a bad gasket after a couple of years. I sent it in for repair and the same thing happened again. It was a nice lighter but not a good value due to the mechanical flaw. That's the nice thing about a Zippo, very reliable. It's pretty damn hard for something to go wrong with one. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 22:06:05 GMT -5
You just get used to it. The charring light is never where i try to get good taste from my tobacco anyway lol. Let it sit a day or two though and it won't be as strong. I agree I just lit my pipe and didnt notice it. It is more convenient than those plastic bic lighters. I used to have an IM Corona Old Boy but it had a bad gasket after a couple of years. I sent it in for repair and the same thing happened again. It was a nice lighter but not a good value due to the mechanical flaw. If you still have that Corona Old Boy there is a quick fix....works better then 97% of the time!!! |
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Post by slowroll on Nov 10, 2018 7:41:10 GMT -5
I agree I just lit my pipe and didnt notice it. It is more convenient than those plastic bic lighters. I used to have an IM Corona Old Boy but it had a bad gasket after a couple of years. I sent it in for repair and the same thing happened again. It was a nice lighter but not a good value due to the mechanical flaw. That's the nice thing about a Zippo, very reliable. It's pretty damn hard for something to go wrong with one. And if something goes wrong or you run over it with your car, they fix it free. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 9:52:06 GMT -5
That's the nice thing about a Zippo, very reliable. It's pretty damn hard for something to go wrong with one. And if something goes wrong or you run over it with your car, they fix it free. Zippo have superb customer service!! They notify you when your lighter is being return shipped by UPS with a tracking number. Zippo pays for return shipping and they also send a small package of Zippo flints👌👍👍 |
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Nov 10, 2018 16:10:34 GMT -5
I agree I just lit my pipe and didnt notice it. It is more convenient than those plastic bic lighters. I used to have an IM Corona Old Boy but it had a bad gasket after a couple of years. I sent it in for repair and the same thing happened again. It was a nice lighter but not a good value due to the mechanical flaw. If you still have that Corona Old Boy there is a quick fix....works better then 97% of the time!!! Thank you Ted, I will look for it. If I find it I will let you know. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 16:13:06 GMT -5
If you still have that Corona Old Boy there is a quick fix....works better then 97% of the time!!! Thank you Ted, I will look for it. If I find it I will let you know. If you find it just PM me, it’s an easy fix......NO TOOLS NEEDED👍👍 |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 10, 2018 16:24:03 GMT -5
Thank you Ted, I will look for it. If I find it I will let you know. If you find it just PM me, it’s an easy fix......NO TOOLS NEEDED👍👍 Ted's fix works well...did it with mine...it worked for a while, but the same problem came back and now I have a flame thrower instead of a lighter...seems to be stuck in flamethrower mode...tired of messin with it. Back to bic. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 16:31:21 GMT -5
If you find it just PM me, it’s an easy fix......NO TOOLS NEEDED👍👍 Ted's fix works well...did it with mine...it worked for a while, but the same problem came back and now I have a flame thrower instead of a lighter...seems to be stuck in flamethrower mode...tired of messin with it. Back to bic. Walt, purge the lighter completely. Fill as much as possible and set the flame adjustment to its lowest point and light a few times. Purge lighter completely again and refill and set flame adjustment screw to the middle and you’ll be fine. Make SURE you use a butane that’s filtered 9 to 11 times. Cheap butane causes more problems then what it’s worth in the long run!! |
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Post by slowroll on Nov 10, 2018 19:50:02 GMT -5
The above talk reminds of why i gave up on butane lighters and went back to my zippo or matches. Never fails, no issues unless you drop 'em into a canyon.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 10, 2018 21:44:52 GMT -5
Ted's fix works well...did it with mine...it worked for a while, but the same problem came back and now I have a flame thrower instead of a lighter...seems to be stuck in flamethrower mode...tired of messin with it. Back to bic. Walt, purge the lighter completely. Fill as much as possible and set the flame adjustment to its lowest point and light a few times. Purge lighter completely again and refill and set flame adjustment screw to the middle and you’ll be fine. Make SURE you use a butane that’s filtered 9 to 11 times. Cheap butane causes more problems then what it’s worth in the long run!! I tried that, Ted...the valve itself has a problem...can't adjust the flame at all...it is wide open no matter which setting I put it on...only works properly when it is almost out of fluid (gas) and then works for 5 minutes or so then dead. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 5:55:44 GMT -5
You got to put the butane in the fridge for a day or so then refill the Corona. The two happiest days in a pipers life is when he buys a Corona the other is when he goes back to a BIC.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 16, 2018 7:27:27 GMT -5
Ya get used to it, it is only there for a split second however I find butane much better
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 11:59:02 GMT -5
The BIC or the Corona?
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 16, 2018 22:37:17 GMT -5
I bought a new pack of 12 boxes of matches today. I should be good for 2 weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 11:37:17 GMT -5
Zippo with pipe insert is the best for outdoors. I just got back not to long ago from my fishing/camping trip to Cape Lookout, NC. Try lighting a pipe with butane in cold weather with a wind, it isn't going to happen. No problem with the Zippo. I do use my butane when indoors and outdoors when it is warm.
Let is burn for 3 seconds as mentioned is key and just use the zippo fluid.
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Post by 5star on Nov 27, 2018 4:30:25 GMT -5
As others have mentioned, the Zippo is great in tough outdoors conditions . That includes wind, cold, and high altitude such in the mountains. - - It’s already been stated that letting the flame burn for a few seconds will minimize or eliminate any bad fluid taste. Buy Zippo fuel. Get a bicycle inner tube and cut out a round band of it to put over the seam between the upper & lower halves of the lighter. This ‘ranger band’ will help reduce evaporation of the lighter fluid so it doesn’t have to be filled as often.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 27, 2018 7:48:27 GMT -5
As others have mentioned, the Zippo is great in tough outdoors conditions . That includes wind, cold, and high altitude such in the mountains. - - It’s already been stated that letting the flame burn for a few seconds will minimize or eliminate any bad fluid taste. Buy Zippo fuel. Get a bicycle inner tube and cut out a round band of it to put over the seam between the upper & lower halves of the lighter. This ‘ranger band’ will help reduce evaporation of the lighter fluid so it doesn’t have to be filled as often. Nice advice. I'll try that. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2018 8:19:46 GMT -5
I own a weather proof case for my Zippo lighters just for that purpose, works well. Any store that sells camping or fishing items would have them in stock.
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Post by kbareit on Dec 2, 2018 17:52:37 GMT -5
I've been an avid Zippo user since 84 when my grandfather got me my first one for my 18th birthday. The distinct click and smell of the fluid mixed in the the smell of the smoke keeps the memory of my grandfather alive with me every time I light up.
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