paul
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Post by paul on Jan 30, 2022 17:56:41 GMT -5
Hey everyone,
I said hello in newbie section.
I am totally new to pipe smoking.
I didn’t get off to a good start. I had everything ready to smoke my new pipe. I lit the Zippo and the Zippo burst into flames, the over filled lighter fluid drained on to my hands and both hands were on fire. I put my hands between my knees to squelch the fire. I threw the Zippo on a tray and watched the Zippo consume all the lighter fluid in the Zippo. Luckily the lighter does not burn hot like gas and I didn’t even get a first degree burn. I am sure Zippos work great if you know what you are doing but I am going to stay away from them. I’m going to a butane pipe lighter. I use a butane cigar lighter and it works for me. In spite of my stupidity I lit up my first pipe and it didn’t go do too bad. Just a little tongue bite. I’ve got a lot to learn! YouTube has been a big help.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 30, 2022 18:10:35 GMT -5
Dang. Not a good start at all. Glad you weren’t seriously injured.
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henry
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Post by henry on Jan 30, 2022 18:12:27 GMT -5
Kitchen or camping matches are a good alternative. As is butane--a wealth of models to choose from. The appeal of zippos must be nostalgia as the fluid contaminates your tobacco load. If you like the model there are butane inserts that fit a zippo case--check Amazon.
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paul
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Post by paul on Jan 30, 2022 18:14:55 GMT -5
Kitchen or camping matches are a good alternative. As is butane--a wealth of models to choose from. The appeal of zippos must be nostalgia as the fluid contaminates your tobacco load. If you like the model there are butane inserts that fit a zippo case--check Amazon. That’s great advice. Thanks. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 30, 2022 18:22:36 GMT -5
That had to be a little exciting for you. Butane's good. I just use a Bic lighter, no cigar torches. And, welcome to the Patch.
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Post by paul on Jan 30, 2022 18:33:53 GMT -5
That had to be a little exciting for you. Butane's good. I just use a Bic lighter, no cigar torches. And, welcome to the Patch. Thanks. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 30, 2022 19:02:53 GMT -5
Welcome. I'm glad the lighter mishap didn't discourage the whole experience. Matches are my go-to, a Zippo (pipe lighter, not standard) is #2, and a Bic comes last. No "torch lighters" unless you want to burn up a pipe.
Don't worry you'll get the hang of it.
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 30, 2022 19:13:18 GMT -5
Don’t feel to bad I’ve overfilled my zippo and experienced the flaming hand and ball of zippo fire too. Luckily I didn’t get burned.  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 30, 2022 19:26:46 GMT -5
Well, it's a spectacular start, of a certain kind. Glad you're okay.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 30, 2022 19:31:04 GMT -5
Things will get better. Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 30, 2022 19:32:15 GMT -5
Welcome to group from central north Floriduh....don't feel bad about the lighter mishap...we all do something dumb occasionally. You'll fit right in here with the group.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 30, 2022 19:44:53 GMT -5
That's a dramatic beginning, but it gets better!
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Post by darktater on Jan 30, 2022 19:49:49 GMT -5
certainly a memorable start! hang in there bud, and welcome to the patch from South Carolina
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Zach
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Post by Zach on Jan 30, 2022 20:35:27 GMT -5
Welcome, and sorry to hear about that first mishap. Make sure whatever you use, you use a "soft" flame. Do not use a cigar torch style lighter to light any pipe. I suggest Bic lighters, and matches only.
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 30, 2022 21:47:26 GMT -5
Well, you surely have a funny story about your first time; but I've had it happen too. I still like my Zippos, but lately I use a bic, or wood matches.
Nice to have you with us, Hang in there, and don't play with fire!
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Post by Gandalf on Jan 30, 2022 21:54:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch.
Warning, this is Richard Pryor - which means there are obscenities.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 30, 2022 21:57:32 GMT -5
You passed the first test, on to the graduated scale…. On to snuff.
STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 30, 2022 22:00:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch. Warning, this is Richard Pryor - which means there are obscenities. My first thought too. 😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 30, 2022 22:01:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from NE Texas! At least you weren't driving.
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Post by lestrout on Jan 30, 2022 23:16:53 GMT -5
Yo Paul - glad you survived trial-by-fire. I like the Zippo for one-handed use when relighting while driving, but after suffering with the smelly lighter fluid that came with it, I found this butane soft flame thingie www.walmart.com/ip/Z-Plus-Pipe-Flame-Insert/986321765?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4057. It's been working great for a couple of years - no flints since it's piezoelectric. Amazing to me that Walmart even stocks it. Obviously Amazon has it as well, and there appear to be lighter EStores that have them, but I have no idea how reliable they are. Apparently there was a similar device called Thunderbird. hp les |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 30, 2022 23:28:14 GMT -5
Confucius say “Man with overfilled Zippo in pocket get burning jewels”
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 31, 2022 4:09:30 GMT -5
Yikes, that's not a great start at all. Butane isn't a bad alternative, but I'd avoid the blow torch versions and opt for a soft flame.
At least the smoking experience went well for you.
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rastewart
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Post by rastewart on Jan 31, 2022 14:37:45 GMT -5
Welcome from Chicago!
Filling a Zippo without overfilling it is not a science but an art, which is why I usually fill mine at the bathroom sink. I'm glad no serious damage was done and that you are staying with the pipe. It's a learning experience for sure, but well worth it.
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msokeefe
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Post by msokeefe on Jan 31, 2022 14:53:49 GMT -5
“Do you mind if I smoke?” “I don’t care if you burn.”
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msokeefe
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First Name: Mark
Favorite Pipe: Petersen Red 03 bent apple spigot, Savinelli 310 KS
Favorite Tobacco: Father Dempsey, Presbyterian, Wilke’s Crystal Palace, Westminster, Black House
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Post by msokeefe on Jan 31, 2022 17:34:23 GMT -5
“Hold my beer, watch this!”
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Post by trailboss on Jan 31, 2022 17:52:17 GMT -5
I have had the same flaming experience… no fun.
5 second squirt is sufficient for fueling.
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Post by haebar on Jan 31, 2022 19:44:13 GMT -5
Welcome to the Briar Patch. I overfilled my zippo once and carried it in my pants front pocket and before I knew it I had a chemical burn on my leg that took days to heal.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 31, 2022 20:08:30 GMT -5
Petroleum products and skin are no joke.
Back in the seventies I helped my uncle that ran a janitorial service for a car dealership. While pumping from a 55 gallon drum of kerosene that we mopped the work bays with, the pump separated from the barrel and covered my front sides… My clothes and skin were soaked.
Finished the day and went home, later that day it was as if the dried fuel was ignited…. I laid in a tub full of water for hours to mitigate the pain, it was still pure hell to the then teenager.
Thinking about it back then… I am not sure of the flash point of kerosene, it really cut the grease, but it could have been a bad scene.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 31, 2022 20:55:50 GMT -5
Petroleum products and skin are no joke. Back in the seventies I helped my uncle that ran a janitorial service for a car dealership. While pumping from a 55 gallon drum of kerosene that we mopped the work bays with, the pump separated from the barrel and covered my front sides… My clothes and skin were soaked. Finished the day and went home, later that day it was as if the dried fuel was ignited…. I laid in a tub full of water for hours to mitigate the pain, it was still pure hell to the then teenager. Thinking about it back then… I am not sure of the flash point of kerosene, it really cut the grease, but it could have been a bad scene. The time is the main factor. If you had changed immediately you would have been OK. My skin was tender when I was a kid. Now, not so much. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 31, 2022 20:58:15 GMT -5
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