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.

Return Address and Instructions

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

dunng · 10-15-2008, 08:16 PM

I hate mine... It keeps going after to release the button. I have my ZPlus on me at all times.

Wolfgang · 10-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Having the same issues here fellas. I will be sending mine in soon.

Zippo motto "if it dosent work we fix it" Send em in

D_A · 10-15-2008, 08:59 PM

I got one of the freebies too. My thumb is sore from trying to get it lit. Unfortunately I lost my ronson Jet Lite that was very dependable and I can't find them locally. I'm probably going to end up spending $7 shipping for a $3 lighter from the ronson store, but if it is anywhere as dependable as my last one, it will be money well spent.

fissure · 10-15-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcarlton

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

For what it's worth, these are supposed to be the new updated blu's. They were just released a couple months ago. I will still eventually send mine in, but will not do it a second time if it keeps it up. Will throw it out

kgoings · 10-16-2008, 09:00 AM

So I have an update...I did the 'shake while purging' that n2adventure posted and bingo...mine works again. Mine had not fired up in almost 2 weeks and last night it fired up first try everytime. We shall see if it keeps going.

I was really surprised how much more gas came out during purging when I started shaking it...it was almost done and I shook it and it got hissing a lot louder again, and again, and again

fissure · 10-16-2008, 09:38 AM

So shake while you purge? Or right before you depress the nipple? Have to give it a try.

kgoings · 10-16-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fissure

So shake while you purge? Or right before you depress the nipple? Have to give it a try.

While purging

FriskyDingo · 10-16-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fissure

So shake while you purge? Or right before you depress the nipple? Have to give it a try.

I always shake twice, put it away and wash my hands! Any more than 2 shakes is funny business.

kgoings · 10-16-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

I always shake twice, put it away and wash my hands! Any more than 2 shakes is funny business.

Yup, shake it more than twice and your playing with it..

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: 830 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

10-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Zippo Blu I hate mine... It keeps going after to release the button. I have my ZPlus on me at all times.

10-15-2008, 08:20 PM	#9
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Zippo Blu Having the same issues here fellas. I will be sending mine in soon. Zippo motto "if it dosent work we fix it" Send em in __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-15-2008, 08:59 PM	#10
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: Zippo Blu I got one of the freebies too. My thumb is sore from trying to get it lit. Unfortunately I lost my ronson Jet Lite that was very dependable and I can't find them locally. I'm probably going to end up spending $7 shipping for a $3 lighter from the ronson store, but if it is anywhere as dependable as my last one, it will be money well spent.

10-16-2008, 09:00 AM	#12
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Zippo Blu So I have an update...I did the 'shake while purging' that n2adventure posted and bingo...mine works again. Mine had not fired up in almost 2 weeks and last night it fired up first try everytime. We shall see if it keeps going. I was really surprised how much more gas came out during purging when I started shaking it...it was almost done and I shook it and it got hissing a lot louder again, and again, and again

10-16-2008, 09:38 AM	#13
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Zippo Blu So shake while you purge? Or right before you depress the nipple? Have to give it a try.