Is it Me, or are Zippo Lighters Garbage?

[daberman]

The little top on my zippo lighter pops off, or half slips off every other light... what am I doing wrong?

I bent the two main flanges wider, ive pinched the two little tabs on the top but it still pops off....

Did I get a bum one? my thumb too fat? Im surprised it doesnt come just welded together or soemthing...

Anyhow, I really wanna love this lighter, but cant stop struggling with it...

 

[STP]

I have several Zippos, and they all work as advertised ?

 

[jpmcwjr]

How about a photo or two?

Also, please capitalize important words in title. [edited]

 

[FurCoat]

Mine has been performing well for years. I have the stainless and solid brass brushed. The brass is much better quality and won't slip out of your hand. That said, I have noticed quality of the stainless Zippo's has fallen over the years.

 

[tradition]

I have 3 or 4 Zippo pipe lighters that all work fine. Use them exclusively.

And yes, the top is a little flakey on some.

 

[daberman]

Here ya go! Thanks guys

How about a photo or two?

Also, please capitalize important words in title. [edited]

 

[kilroyjune6]

Here ya go! Thanks guys

I believe those tabs are supposed to be inside the chimney. That said, if it popped off, it probably needed some adjustment anyway. Mine has never popped off at random. But it's supposed to be removable so you can adjust the wick.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Some posts flat out deleted. Don't know if it was all in fun, or real jibes intended. In any event, knock it off.

 

[daberman]

I believe those tabs are supposed to be inside the chimney. That said, if it popped off, it probably needed some adjustment anyway. Mine has never popped off at random. But it's supposed to be removable so you can adjust the wick.

Ah, I think you are right, I may be mounting it wrong. I figured something must be wrong...

 

[daberman]

Ah, I think you are right, I may be mounting it wrong. I figured something must be wrong...

I believe those tabs are supposed to be inside the chimney. That said, if it popped off, it probably needed some adjustment anyway. Mine has never popped off at random. But it's supposed to be removable so you can adjust the wick.

That was it! Thanks!

@jpmcwjr - thanks feel free to delete​

 

[kilroyjune6]

That was it! Thanks!

@jpmcwjr - thanks feel free to delete​

Glad to help.

 

[jpmcwjr]

That was it! Thanks!

@jpmcwjr - thanks feel free to delete​

No problem. I am glad I asked for photos, as I was trying to visualize the main clasp workings.

 

[daberman]

No problem. I am glad I asked for photos, as I was trying to visualize the main clasp workings.

its a good lesson

 

[cigrmaster]

My Zippo lighter with the pipe insert works perfectly. It is still a piece of crap compared to any of my IM Corona Pipemasters or Old Boys. The Zippo's flame in unwieldy and a pain in the ass as you work your way down the bowl. Since I only smoke indoors now, the Zippo is never used.

 

[didimauw]

My Zippo lighter with the pipe insert works perfectly. It is still a piece of crap compared to any of my IM Corona Pipemasters or Old Boys. The Zippo's flame in unwieldy and a pain in the ass as you work your way down the bowl. Since I only smoke indoors now, the Zippo is never used.

I don't go anywhere without my zippo. I went years with only using it with a pipe. But I'm also a chain cig smoker. I've switched to using my old boy unless in strong winds, for my pipe. But I will use my zippo anytime without complaint. Both lighters go with me everywhere, and I like them both equally.

OP. Glad you sorted the issue out!

 

[daberman]

My Zippo lighter with the pipe insert works perfectly. It is still a piece of crap compared to any of my IM Corona Pipemasters or Old Boys. The Zippo's flame in unwieldy and a pain in the ass as you work your way down the bowl. Since I only smoke indoors now, the Zippo is never used.

I really want an IM Corona, even though its the rona thats left me feeling uneconomically able to buy a IM Corona right now, oh the irony!

 

[daberman]

I don't go anywhere without my zippo. I went years with only using it with a pipe. But I'm also a chain cig smoker. I've switched to using my old boy unless in strong winds, for my pipe. But I will use my zippo anytime without complaint. Both lighters go with me everywhere, and I like them both equally.

OP. Glad you sorted the issue out!

Ive got some kinda aspergery scent to me that just brings all the trolls to the yard. I honestly cant help it! its been life long 8)

 

[daveinlax]

Zippo’s are definitely are not built like they use to be. The hinge gets loose pretty quick and the insert/chimney assembly are pretty chintzy.

 

[cfreud]

I live in the central Colorado Rockies. Zippo is about as windproof as one can do for a soft flame, ergo a winner. Zippos are also, in my humble opinion, klutz-proof, which is very important for my lack of general coordination. Great lighter.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Did I get a bum one?

Sounds like it. I really have to work to get the cap on mine to come off.