zippo help?

Question

i brought some zippo lighter fluid but i think it is really crap the fuel is ronsonal and brought it from poundshop, when i strike the zippo it takes several attempts and there is lots of unburnt carbon is there carbon monoxide too help me out please ten point for best answer cheers

Answer 1

you might have overfilled your zippo - i do this all the time. after a dozen or so lights, the fluid level will go down to an "ideal" level.

if the fluid in general is just poor quality, i guess i can just tell you to keep using it until it runs dry, and refill it with good stuff. that's strange that ronsonol is causing a problem though - i use it quite often.

have you checked your wick? normally a good zippo wick laasts a long time, but you could try pulling it out a bit an trimming it. that might solve your problem.

btw, is your lighter a "real" zippo, or a knockoff? if it's real, and the problem turns out to be a bad sponge (or pad or whatever its called), just send it in to zippo with a note describing your problem. they'll fix it for free and send it back to you in less than a week (i had to do this when my hinge broke a few years back - i sent it out in a padded envelope on a monday, and it was back to me by that thursday, with a fixed hinge, 5 flints, and a whole new inside piece)

Answer 2

Check the flint. Trim the wick. Be sure the wick does not extend above the top of the metal. Ronsol is the recommended lighter fluid. Here is a link to the manufacturer. Zippos are guaranteed for life.

http://www.zippo.com/

Answer 3

check the flint to see if that is suitable, make sure the wick is fresh enough to provide a strong flame. using zippo lighter fluid has always worked well for me.

what is a poundshop? i have heard of a pawnshop.