Top Tip for Zippo users

Rope wrote:
> When re-filling, and installing a new flint,
> take extra care to get any excess lighter fluid off your
> hands before testing the lighter.
>
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Rope <spam.DeleteThis@ukrm.net> wrote:

> When re-filling, and installing a new flint,
> take extra care to get any excess lighter fluid off your
> hands before testing the lighter.

On this subject....

I have a Zippo copy that I picked up last time I went to the Rebellion
brewery. Only it won't light.

The flint is sparking, it's full of fluid and the wick is in the right
place.

I can light it with another lighter, but it won't light from a spark
from the flint.

Any ideas?
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SteveH wrote:

> Rope <spam.RemoveThis@ukrm.net> wrote:
>
> > When re-filling, and installing a new flint,
> > take extra care to get any excess lighter fluid off your
> > hands before testing the lighter.
>
> On this subject....
>
> I have a Zippo copy that I picked up last time I went to the Rebellion
> brewery. Only it won't light.
>
> The flint is sparking, it's full of fluid and the wick is in the right
> place.
>
> I can light it with another lighter, but it won't light from a spark
> from the flint.
>
> Any ideas?

Is that the Rebellion Brewery in Marlow?

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Dan L <dan.yodanet.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:

> SteveH wrote:
>
> > Rope <spam.RemoveThis@ukrm.net> wrote:
> >
> > > When re-filling, and installing a new flint,
> > > take extra care to get any excess lighter fluid off your
> > > hands before testing the lighter.
> >
> > On this subject....
> >
> > I have a Zippo copy that I picked up last time I went to the Rebellion
> > brewery. Only it won't light.
> >
> > The flint is sparking, it's full of fluid and the wick is in the right
> > place.
> >
> > I can light it with another lighter, but it won't light from a spark
> > from the flint.
> >
> > Any ideas?
>
> Is that the Rebellion Brewery in Marlow?

That's the one, yes.

Always pop in there for a couple of cases of bottles when I'm passing.
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SteveH spoke:
> I have a Zippo copy

# He's a knock-off Nigel

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SteveH <steve RemoveThis @italiancar.co.uk> wrote;
>Any ideas?

Pikey flints. Do you get a 'fat' orange or a bright yellow spark? Yellow
= good.
Mixture too rich. Shorten the wick. Add a drop of acetone[1][2][3] or
nitro[2][3][4].

[1] carry a small fire extinguisher.
[2] clothing/skin damage may occur.
[3] nothing wrong with a bit of danger, etc.
[4] carry a big fire extinguisher.
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SteveH wrote:

<snip>

> >
> > Is that the Rebellion Brewery in Marlow?
>
> That's the one, yes.
>
> Always pop in there for a couple of cases of bottles when I'm passing.

Hmm, I pass that every so often, maybe I'll take a look next time

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"Rope" <spam DeleteThis @ukrm.net> wrote in message
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Wotcha.

> When re-filling, and installing a new flint,
> take extra care to get any excess lighter fluid off your
> hands before testing the lighter.

Also, when using a re-filled Zippo, especially on a windy day, make sure you
do not ignite your beard . . . . . please do not ask me how I know this


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Adie <spam RemoveThis @bonwick.me.uk> wrote:

> >I have a Zippo copy
^^^^
> send it to zippo for a refurb. its free.
>
> http://www.zippo.co.uk/zippo-uk-pages.php?mod=pages&idpag=repairs
>
> I did this recently to Andy's and it came back within a week with a
> whole new inside.

I don't think they'd be interested....


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Dentist <DT DeleteThis @nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> SteveH <steve DeleteThis @italiancar.co.uk> wrote;
> >Any ideas?
>
> Pikey flints.

Is the right answer.

Just dropped the original flint out and replaced it with a Ronson flint.

Now works perfectly.

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Dan L <dan.yodanet DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:

> SteveH wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> > >
> > > Is that the Rebellion Brewery in Marlow?
> >
> > That's the one, yes.
> >
> > Always pop in there for a couple of cases of bottles when I'm passing.
>
> Hmm, I pass that every so often, maybe I'll take a look next time

Well worth it.

Bottles come as Red (traditional bitter), Blonde or White (wheat beer).

They also do seasonal specials, but they can only be bought in polykegs
or 'bag in a box' - unfortunately, I don't really want to drink a whole
one of those before it goes off.

You can sample any of their beers before buying, too.
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SteveH wrote:
> Adie <spam.DeleteThis@bonwick.me.uk> wrote:
>
>>> I have a Zippo copy
> ^^^^
>> send it to zippo for a refurb. its free.
>>
>> http://www.zippo.co.uk/zippo-uk-pages.php?mod=pages&idpag=repairs
>>
>> I did this recently to Andy's and it came back within a week with a
>> whole new inside.
>
> I don't think they'd be interested....

Aye, I thought that, but lifetime guarantee means what it says on the tin.



Had the same experience as Adie last year with an old brass one.



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