Re: Trouble with a Zippo


"Smokin' Java" <PipeSmokingDad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey All,
>
> I'm having trouble with my new pipe Zippo. It seems to be finicky
> about lighting. The flint seems to be sparking good and there is
> plenty of fluid, but it just doesn't want to light most of the time.
> Wind makes a difference (though that may be a given). The more wind,
> the harder it is to light. The more humidity, the harder it is too.
> Any ideas?
>
> Just to give you a run down, I've thought the wick may be too short,
> but how tall is it supposed to be? The flame is quite large when it is
> lit. Also, could there be internal issues? How would I know? I'm
> headed to my local pipe shop tomorrow. So, if there's something they
> could do, I can try that. However, I bought the lighter from someone
> else (the local shop was out when I went to buy mine).
>
> All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
> Ben.
>

Hey Ben,

I've had that trouble with brand new Zippo's too. The wick should be
between 1/4 & 1/2 inch long and slightly "frayed" on the end. You must
remember the wick is just that a wick and has to "present" fumes of the
fluid for ignition. The best way I've found to fray the end is a few
strokes with a sharp knife and careful work with needle nosed pliers. Once
you have it "fine tuned" it should give you many many years of trouble free
service.

kilted1


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