Zippo Blu

kgoings · 10-15-2008, 10:36 AM

So I got a free Zippo Blu from a vendor over on CS. They gave away 25, and I have been using mine exclusively lately. Here is my review.

When I first got the Zippo it worked great, it was at times a little hard to get lit but other than that it was fine.

After the third refill, and I purge comepletely every refill, it became increasingly more difficult to get lit. I get plent of spark from the flint but no flame. Now after the fourth refill, it just wont light anymore.

I have tried 3 different butanes, Zippos, Calibri or how ever you spell it, and now this stuff that is 5X refined.

Last night, I even took a soft flame lighter and tried multiple times to light the Zippo with a burning softflame...never worked it just blew out the lighter every time.

Looks like I will be looking for a new lighter... bummer

fissure · 10-15-2008, 12:11 PM

I got the same deal. They feel very cheap in the hand. Same problems you are having. Works great when freshly refilled, but about half way through....Not worth it if I have to keep purging to refill it. Glad it was free

10-15-2008, 01:34 PM

This is a common problem with the Blu’s I’ve known several people that have sent them back for this same problem.

AD720 · 10-15-2008, 03:19 PM

Also not really loving mine. While I appreciate the gesture, I'm glad I didn't buy it otherwise I'd be inclined to return it.

Beagleone · 10-15-2008, 03:22 PM

I am not a fan of the Zippo Blu inserts. I still prefer my Xikar single flame touch lighter. Most of my friends that had the Blu tossed them with in a week of buying them.

jcarlton · 10-15-2008, 03:41 PM

Send them to Zippo, they put a new updated inserts in mine. Gift or no gift Zippo has a lifetime guaranty. Send it in and they will fix it. I have sent mine in once and am sad to say I have to send it again but I like the lighter when it works.

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Langod · 10-15-2008, 03:44 PM

For what it's worth I've had no lighting issues with my $10 Blazer Z-plus insert for the Zippos. A somewhat inconsistent size flame from use to use, but that's about it.
http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/zplus.html

10-15-2008, 10:36 AM	#1
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Zippo Blu So I got a free Zippo Blu from a vendor over on CS. They gave away 25, and I have been using mine exclusively lately. Here is my review. When I first got the Zippo it worked great, it was at times a little hard to get lit but other than that it was fine. After the third refill, and I purge comepletely every refill, it became increasingly more difficult to get lit. I get plent of spark from the flint but no flame. Now after the fourth refill, it just wont light anymore. I have tried 3 different butanes, Zippos, Calibri or how ever you spell it, and now this stuff that is 5X refined. Last night, I even took a soft flame lighter and tried multiple times to light the Zippo with a burning softflame...never worked it just blew out the lighter every time. Looks like I will be looking for a new lighter... bummer

10-15-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Zippo Blu I got the same deal. They feel very cheap in the hand. Same problems you are having. Works great when freshly refilled, but about half way through....Not worth it if I have to keep purging to refill it. Glad it was free

10-15-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
kfish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zippo Blu This is a common problem with the Blu’s I’ve known several people that have sent them back for this same problem.

10-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#4
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Zippo Blu Also not really loving mine. While I appreciate the gesture, I'm glad I didn't buy it otherwise I'd be inclined to return it.

10-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#5
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 832 Trading: (18)	Re: Zippo Blu I am not a fan of the Zippo Blu inserts. I still prefer my Xikar single flame touch lighter. Most of my friends that had the Blu tossed them with in a week of buying them. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

10-15-2008, 03:41 PM	#6
jcarlton Just a pisser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 101 Trading: (2)	Re: Zippo Blu Send them to Zippo, they put a new updated inserts in mine. Gift or no gift Zippo has a lifetime guaranty. Send it in and they will fix it. I have sent mine in once and am sad to say I have to send it again but I like the lighter when it works. Return Address and Instructions __________________

10-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#7
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	Re: Zippo Blu For what it's worth I've had no lighting issues with my $10 Blazer Z-plus insert for the Zippos. A somewhat inconsistent size flame from use to use, but that's about it. http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/zplus.html