Thunderbird Butane Zippo Inserts

[instymp]

I can fill every butane lighter I own.

Bought 2 of these last week & I can't get gas in them worth a crap. Any secrets?

TIA

 

[ssjones]

I use a fork to bleed all the air from the lighter, they take a full fill at that point. No other issues with my two. I did find some can nozzles don't fit well, but the Zippo butane fits nicely.

 

[olewaylon]

zippo butane works in mine. I had some fancy butane with a metal tip that did not work.

 

[zonomo]

Just ordered 2 of these. I love my Zips but hate the dang smell.

 

[papipeguy]

I've had no luck with mine. But I have no luck with butane lighters at all. Everyone else's seems to work better than mine. I stick to a Zippo pipe lighter with good, old fashion fluid.

 

[mirain]

I ordered one that should be arriving today or tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[zonomo]

BTW, I have the same problem with my Old Boy. I cant seem to get butane in that thing. I must be possible because so many people have them. I guess I need to find some quality filtered Butane or try the Vector 5X stuff roth uses.

 

[jah76]

I can never get mine lit worth a darn. It takes like 10+ strikes to get it going. It seems like it leaks out in under 24 hours too. I've shelved it and stuck to matches or a bic.

 

[lordnoble]

I love mine for when I'm outdoors (which is every time I smoke during the warmer months). I've used Lava Butane and mine fills fine. Haven't had any problems yet...
-Jason

 

[instymp]

thank all!

 

[mirain]

I received my insert today and it loaded fine and works well. The only thing for me being a southpaw, is that it is made for right handed folk. It wouldn't take much to designed it to be adaptable for either side.