How To Light A Zippo Lighter

Filling a zippo lighter.

How to light a zippo lighter. Beginners guide how to use unboxing in this video i unbox a new zippo lighter. If it s new it will likely be full but it s a good idea to pick up some zippo lighter fluid ahead of time you ll be replenishing it often. How to light a zippo lighter. Surprisingly a lot of cigar smokers still use soft flame lighters that require lighter fluid.

Buy a can of zippo lighter fluid. Now let s go over how to fill or refill your lighter. Your windproof lighter is engineered to work best with zippo premium lighter fluid and flints. In order to light the lighter you ll need to strike the sparkwheel and hold the ignition button at the exact same time.

Cheap lighters and bics that have been used extensively will fail after a while because while it still produces a visible spark it s not dense enough to light the butane. This includes wooden matches torch lighters or butane lighters. Use an odorless flame to light the cigar. Perhaps it s because the lighter is a family heirloom or they like the lighter because of its design zippo does make some very cool lighters or they ve developed a great technique for lighting their cigars with a soft flame over time.

In order for the wick to light on your zippo you have to ensure that it is full of fluid and that there is flint in place otherwise you ll flick the wheel without any result. Factoring in more than just the type of lighter used one can tell a lot from the style chosen by the cigar or pipe smoking gentleman. Lighter fluid will evaporate even when the lighter is not used so be sure to always keep the lid closed and it s a good idea to refuel before each outing. The quality and durability of zippo lighters are what make the product appealing to many users.

Make sure its liquid and not an aerosol. Petrol lighters and candles should not be used because the odors from them will overwhelm the taste of the cigar. Take care to wash your hands after handling fluid and ensure that lighter fluid didn t soak into any of your clothes before lighting your zippo. I also show you how to prepare your lighter properly before your first use.

Don t worry the process is much simpler than it may sound.