Hello, Fellow Puffers!
Yes, I have not been around here posting for awhile, but no, this is not a shill topic.
About a month ago, I researched the idea of using cheaper fluid than the Zippo brand in my Zippo pipe lighter, and found only older relevant topics, so I held back on posting to them. If a recent topic has addressed this since that time, then go ahead and delete this one, Mods, but I would appreciate the favor of you directing me to such a topic.
The gist which I got from related topics was that the working chemical agent is Naphta, and that non-Zippo fluids based on that chemical should be safe enough for my Zippo pipe lighter. Well, a few did state that they diluted the cheaper stuff with Zippo fuel.
I had a hard time finding Zippo fluid outside of the local tobacco shops, even at the local drugstores for some reason, and after running out of patience for all that asking around, playing the naughty boy with those who hide what they may not have anyway behind the counters (I'm really so old that I feel I shouldn't have to do that), I grabbed the only thing which I could see at WalMartz. It was in the Home & Garden department, and the active chemical was not specified.
I can still use this unspecified crap on my charcoal grill, but I believe it totally ruined my Zippo. I tried chasing whatever it is out with about 20+ loads of pure Zippo naphta, and still I could only get a light on maybe the 10th flick every time. After changing the flint a couple of times, and pulling up the wick a little with needlenose pliers, it got no better. At present, it doesn't light at all, although I'm still getting a spark.
In light (did I really just use that word) of the above, does anyone have a solution that may fix this Zippo?
Your thoughts and consideration of this situation are appreciated!
Yes, I have not been around here posting for awhile, but no, this is not a shill topic.
About a month ago, I researched the idea of using cheaper fluid than the Zippo brand in my Zippo pipe lighter, and found only older relevant topics, so I held back on posting to them. If a recent topic has addressed this since that time, then go ahead and delete this one, Mods, but I would appreciate the favor of you directing me to such a topic.
The gist which I got from related topics was that the working chemical agent is Naphta, and that non-Zippo fluids based on that chemical should be safe enough for my Zippo pipe lighter. Well, a few did state that they diluted the cheaper stuff with Zippo fuel.
I had a hard time finding Zippo fluid outside of the local tobacco shops, even at the local drugstores for some reason, and after running out of patience for all that asking around, playing the naughty boy with those who hide what they may not have anyway behind the counters (I'm really so old that I feel I shouldn't have to do that), I grabbed the only thing which I could see at WalMartz. It was in the Home & Garden department, and the active chemical was not specified.
I can still use this unspecified crap on my charcoal grill, but I believe it totally ruined my Zippo. I tried chasing whatever it is out with about 20+ loads of pure Zippo naphta, and still I could only get a light on maybe the 10th flick every time. After changing the flint a couple of times, and pulling up the wick a little with needlenose pliers, it got no better. At present, it doesn't light at all, although I'm still getting a spark.
In light (did I really just use that word) of the above, does anyone have a solution that may fix this Zippo?
Your thoughts and consideration of this situation are appreciated!