I bought one and I was pissed when it leaked brand new out of the package. Determined not to give up, I found the source of the leak was between the main fuel cavity and the spout. The rubber washer was not making contact with the rim of the canister. I went to my local hardware store and pick up a pack of Moen M1507 rubber washers I found in the plumbing section. It’s never leaked since. Posting JIC anyone else has had the same issue.
@@benemery1644damn I just bought one online and now I look at the reviews. Idk if I would send it back, I’d probably try to fix it like this guy. Easier than packing and shipping the thing back out and waiting for it to come back.
Love this canister. Have it hanging inside of my EDC backpack on a carabiner. You seriously don't want to end up with an empty lighter and it's a bit of a problem with Zippos 😂
i don't know if you mentioned it, but it is important to leave the lid off like you did so that when you screw it back on with fluid inside, the air can vent out. if you leave the cap on the nozzle part then lighter fluid will seep out when you tighten it down. i learned this the hard way.
I try to be as informative as possible, though sometimes I miss the mark. You live you learn though. Thank you for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it.
What a cool Idea to put Flintstones in the Zippo👍 Im from Vienna Austria so I never have seen this trick before ... Will buy some of the the fuel canister ... Love them❤️
I always went with a Milwaukee M-18, 18volt cordless drill, with a tungsten carbide flathead bit. Those flint screws can be worse than a shifty lug nut without a power drill.
Perfect for pipe smokers! I know I enjoy using my zippo while using my corn cob or brier pipes! And those lighters always run out at the best times! This will work perfect for those moments.
I found out the hard way that both the Zippo metal container and the Rosonol plastic container both leak. I tried both in my go bag, and both massively leaked. That little contraption is awesome and I will be getting one.
I found that it fills a little faster when the tip of the bottle is in contact with the cotton and the vent hole is on top. To me, it seems the dry cotton helps sucks out the lighter fluid quicker.
@@txtoolcrib and if you use it to fill the 12hrs hand warmer, with the hole in filling port (newer model) its not that effective, since the tip need to be touching the cotton
That 5 count tip from your other video was perfect. A lot of videos tell you to fill it until you can see the liquid at the top, and it didn't sit right with me. TY!
Part of me wishes that I was willing to use a standard zippo. I just can't get passed the required refill and maintenance. I've got two Zippos the I use, one for work and one for civies. Both have jet butane inserts. It's just so much nicer to be able to just know that the fuel in them hasn't just evaporated over the course of the week.
@@zombifyerilc216 That's fair. Though I'm not always in a position to refill once a week. There is also the benefit that the butane insert works for lighting cigars in a pitch. As long as you have teeth, a sharp knife, and one of the butane inserts, you can prep and light a stick. You never know when a cigar emergency may arise.
wow such overprized very small yet overbuilt fuel bottle, in my country they sell small spray bottle connected to a small carabiner meant for portable hand sanitizer, I would buy that either in red or black or buy both and exchange the bottle and the cap to make red and black combo, and use its sprayer in close proximity to the cotton we can count each spray better than counting drops, those thing are so cheap you can hang one with every set of keychain so everywhere you go you will have some spare lighter fluid either to refill your lighter or just to spray clean your key hole or padlock or to clean your own hand from engine oil and gunk, or to make a flame thrower
I've carried a zippo in my pocket for years, you never know when or how you're going to need to use it, but it would certainly be nice not to have to run to the glove box every timei forget to fill it
i forget how long your evaporation test took for a freshly filled zippo... seems about a month to me. with the dual rubber gaskets, how long will this last in my 72hour bag?
it will last more than that, i had mine leave out for a week and the amount of fluid just slightly evaporate. it might do better in yours since i live in equator
Say, Ben, have you ever come across the Buck Knives Bucklite multi-tool? I think it was a response to the Leatherman PST. It's plier-based and about that size. It doesn't open like either the Leatherman or the Gerber. There are 4 tools in each handle (if you count the beefy, swing-out lanyard loop). The handles don't pivot open in the plane that the pliers work in, but they pivot open perpendicular to that plane. One handle pivots through 180° and then pulls the plier jaws another 180°. The design is an attempt to deal with ease of access problems in the PST which I think was a limited success. I'd be interested in hearing your take.
Seems like they cheaped out with the flint holder, it looks like a piece of rubber with a hole in it, so maybe your flint could fall out. If I were the boss of the world, the flint holder would have been made of metal and would have a threaded top you could just unscrew to get at your extra flint. That way you'd never lose your spare flint.
It's pretty common, you should change your flint as soon as it begins to tilt heavily under the wheel, if it gets too small it will jam the striker and be a pain to remove.
I wish Zippo lighters came with an O-ring in the bottom of the outer case. I had to quit carrying one in my pocket do to naphtha chemical burns on my leg fro leaking.
Yeah cool, but... a proper butane insert is just so much superior in my opinion. The classic style of a zippo and not having to fill it up every few weeks just because of evaporation... what do you need more?
With Zippo owning Ronson, they now also recommend using Ronson lighter fluid. I've heard that Zippo lighter fluid is better but in my experience tends to only last the same length of time as other lighter fuels.
Carry both. With matches and a magnifying lens. And the refill canister. I have been out in the cold and thought my body heat would keep the butane gaseous. And it doesn’t.
