Zippo lighter torch insert

jjmitchem · 06-25-2012, 06:06 PM

Anyone seen this:

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfe.../show/id/16565

I've seen them in the past when I think Blazer sold them. This company is stating they have a dual flame insert.

I would love to use my old Zippo for my cigars - I just don't understand why Zippo won't do this. Has anyone tried one of these?

icehog3 · 06-25-2012, 06:34 PM

I have a couple of the single flames, Chappy....they worked for a few months each and then crapped out, using Vector butane.

vzontini · 06-25-2012, 06:46 PM

My girlfriend has one and has had it for several months without issues. It was about $10 so as long as you expect to get $10 worth and you should be happy. Good thing is if it dies it pops right out and you can replace it. I got her a custom laser engraved Zippo body so this is a nice feature.

NCRadioMan · 06-25-2012, 07:02 PM

I love the Z-Plus inserts. Never had a problem with them.

icehog3 · 06-25-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I love the Z-Plus inserts. Never had a problem with them.

I got duds!

Ender · 06-25-2012, 07:17 PM

I've been through 2 Z-plus inserts. On my third that works still for a few months now but for some reason it won't work unless I take it out of the zippo case. I think it's because it's too tight and restricts air to the thingamajig on the side.

Jasonw560 · 06-25-2012, 08:20 PM

I debated between this one and the Vector Thunderbird. I chose the T-Bird, and I'm very happy with it. Vector also makes a soft flame insert, which I also have and am happy with. And they still havethat Zippo "click" when you open them.

replicant_argent · 06-25-2012, 08:25 PM

I know a guy that sells Z-torch inserts. I have been using one infrequently for a few years and it seems to hold up pretty well.

Shameless plug... VVV

big a · 06-25-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I got duds!

Same here. The one I got didn't work from day 1... It's a good idea, they just need to work on quality.

physiognomy · 06-25-2012, 08:40 PM

I've used one regularly for a few years now... It lights well here at altitude and doesn't cause me problems as long as I remember to keep a small spacer in the bottom of my zippo (I use a bit of a match stick - reminds me I need to put in a new one). Don't ask me why this helps! They aren't the best in terms of fuel capacity, but definitely lasts me a full day herfing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I got duds!

Tom, do yours light when out of the case? Try putting something small in the bottom of the case... ???

icehog3 · 06-25-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by physiognomy

Tom, do yours light when out of the case? Try putting something small in the bottom of the case... ???

I will try that when I get home..thanks for the idea, Peter!

jjmitchem · 06-25-2012, 10:47 PM

You would think with the nostalgia of the original Zippo, Zippo themselves would come out with a good insert. I don't like the way their Zippo Blu looks

I have an old Army Zippo that was given to me when I returned home from Desert Storm. I would love to use that for my cigars

icehog3 · 06-26-2012, 12:18 AM

I got one of the two to work by removing it...thank you, Peter.

physiognomy · 06-26-2012, 01:15 AM

No worries. Glad you got one working, Tom.

area51 · 06-26-2012, 02:09 AM

My buddy has one it works great.

chachee52 · 06-26-2012, 07:36 AM

I've been using one for a while. Had to tinker with the controls to keep the flame going. It used to go out a lot or the flame was so small that I'd have to put the ciage on the lighter to light it up. Also, as mentioned above, it tends to go through gas quickly. I've deffinitely gotten my money out of it at this point.

Big Bert · 06-26-2012, 08:49 AM

Hey for around 10$ I think is a good buy I haven't got one yet but I will one day just to try em out

you could never have enough Lighters and cutters imo

BigCat · 06-26-2012, 09:48 AM

I have had 2 of the z-plus for 3-4 years and they're still going strong. I use them all the time.

hostile · 06-26-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I know a guy that sells Z-torch inserts. I have been using one infrequently for a few years and it seems to hold up pretty well.

Shameless plug... VVV

Terrible website and love how you can't order and no infos given

replicant_argent · 06-26-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hostile

Terrible website and love how you can't order and no infos given

Nice review. How about taking a slightly less douchey approach? I know the site isn't working well, however, I am certainly quite accommodating. You could even address questions here, or perhaps by PM.

06-25-2012, 06:06 PM	#1
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Zippo lighter torch insert Anyone seen this: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfe.../show/id/16565 I've seen them in the past when I think Blazer sold them. This company is stating they have a dual flame insert. I would love to use my old Zippo for my cigars - I just don't understand why Zippo won't do this. Has anyone tried one of these? __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

06-25-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I have a couple of the single flames, Chappy....they worked for a few months each and then crapped out, using Vector butane. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-25-2012, 06:46 PM	#3
vzontini Aspiring Cigar Geek Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Vincent Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert My girlfriend has one and has had it for several months without issues. It was about $10 so as long as you expect to get $10 worth and you should be happy. Good thing is if it dies it pops right out and you can replace it. I got her a custom laser engraved Zippo body so this is a nice feature.

06-25-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I love the Z-Plus inserts. Never had a problem with them. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-25-2012, 07:17 PM	#6
Ender Ok, maybe just one. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Posts: 771 Trading: (1)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I've been through 2 Z-plus inserts. On my third that works still for a few months now but for some reason it won't work unless I take it out of the zippo case. I think it's because it's too tight and restricts air to the thingamajig on the side. __________________ You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.

06-25-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I debated between this one and the Vector Thunderbird. I chose the T-Bird, and I'm very happy with it. Vector also makes a soft flame insert, which I also have and am happy with. And they still havethat Zippo "click" when you open them. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

06-25-2012, 08:25 PM	#8
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I know a guy that sells Z-torch inserts. I have been using one infrequently for a few years and it seems to hold up pretty well. Shameless plug... VVV __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

06-25-2012, 10:47 PM	#12
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert You would think with the nostalgia of the original Zippo, Zippo themselves would come out with a good insert. I don't like the way their Zippo Blu looks I have an old Army Zippo that was given to me when I returned home from Desert Storm. I would love to use that for my cigars __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

06-26-2012, 12:18 AM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I got one of the two to work by removing it...thank you, Peter. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-26-2012, 01:15 AM	#14
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert No worries. Glad you got one working, Tom.

06-26-2012, 02:09 AM	#15
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert My buddy has one it works great. __________________

06-26-2012, 07:36 AM	#16
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I've been using one for a while. Had to tinker with the controls to keep the flame going. It used to go out a lot or the flame was so small that I'd have to put the ciage on the lighter to light it up. Also, as mentioned above, it tends to go through gas quickly. I've deffinitely gotten my money out of it at this point. __________________

06-26-2012, 08:49 AM	#17
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert Hey for around 10$ I think is a good buy I haven't got one yet but I will one day just to try em out you could never have enough Lighters and cutters imo __________________ Big Bert Approved

06-26-2012, 09:48 AM	#18
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Zippo lighter torch insert I have had 2 of the z-plus for 3-4 years and they're still going strong. I use them all the time. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain