Does anyone out there have issues with using a regular Zippo versus the pipe lighter Zippo? (Other than the obvious first hit of fuel taste, of course which is intrinsic to both.)
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So far, my Zippo is my favorite pipe lighter. Wooden matches are a second but not always practical. I haven't gotten a pipe insert yet. They don't sell the insert by itself on the Zippo site and out of principle, can't get myself to buy a whole new lighter.
That is exactly my dilemma. I would like to get the "pipe" lighter, but like the customized Zippos better.
I love Zippos for their form and function. I do not however like the taste of the fuel. I prefer butane.
My Thunderbird butane insert has worked well. I recommend it.
Apparently you guys don't know this but you can send the lighter in to Zippo and they will send you the old insert plus a pipe insert inserted in the body for free. ?
Have several regular zippos and 2 pipe zippos. I just swap cases around since they fit in exactly same. The pipe lighter insert seems work even better in windy conditions
I’ve found if you light the zippo and give it about 3 seconds before putting it to tobacco, I can’t taste it at all. Of course everybody’s taster is different
I used to notice it, but after time I guess I just got used to it.I’ve found if you light the zippo and give it about 3 seconds before putting it to tobacco, I can’t taste it at all. Of course everybody’s taster is different
I use the butane pipe insert also. I'm very happy with it. Make sure you order the pipe insert with the flame to the side unless you're ok with the regular one. There are several brands of therm on eBay.
I find the pipe insert reduces gas flavor a lot. I think it's the angle or something like that. Also I do find it works better then any other lighter. For the char I hold the lighter vertically straight up and tilt the pipe slightly towards the flame this seems to give a nearly perfect coverage when you practice, then for the one or two relights that always happen just hold the hole on the chimney over the bowl and hit the tobacco three times with the flame in short puffs about almost a second long. Nothing has worked as well for me.
I am interested in the butane insert, are they manufactured by Zippo or is it a custom?
they are aftermarket.
I personally don't like the butane insert I find it clunky and finnicky in the wind.
For a butane lighter there are better options IMO.. however you can use the cool Zippo case which is a plus.
I personally don't like the butane insert I find it clunky and finnicky in the wind.
For a butane lighter there are better options IMO.. however you can use the cool Zippo case which is a plus.
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