Zippo Turbo Insert

[Realbark]

Anyone got any experience of these? Are they good or just a gimmick. I have read the amazon reviews but still not decided....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PremierGiftShop-Turbo-Gas-Lighter-Insert/dp/B0027GMEZE

 

[Shewie]

They might be a handy back up for when the zippo fuel runs out

 

[Highbinder]

Yes I have one. It's pretty good. They can be temperamental when it's cold but that's just like a normal zippo. I carry two zippos, one normal and one with the insert. Good combo IMO

 

[Shewie]

Yes I have one. It's pretty good. They can be temperamental when it's cold but that's just like a normal zippo. I carry two zippos, one normal and one with the insert. Good combo IMO

Is it a sealed unit which could be carried separately ? Might have to try one if it is.

 

[Highbinder]

Yes I suppose it is. It mirrors a normal zippos insert in shape and is designed to just pop into the outer shell, but you could carry it seperately if you wanted. It wouldn't be the prettiest thing! Why not just pick up a zippo on ebay for the case, Rich?

/e: have to say mine is a slightly different one: http://www.blazerproducts.com/lighters/zplus.html

 

[Shewie]

I've got zippos mate but the fuel evaporates after about four or five days, having one of these along as a backup would be pretty handy for me. I like the windproofness and first time lighting of the wick and fuel but it just doesn't last long enough.

 

[Realbark]

It appears to be a normal insert type turbo. One of the reviewers said the insert was a little tighter than the normal zippo insert which bodes well for a gas seal. Nothing i can see indicates it is sealed unit which makes me think it relies on a tight fit into the standard zippo housing to reduce evaporation.

 

[Ahjno]

OT, but regarding re-fueling Zippo's, I noticed this vid yesterday:

[video=youtube;lUaXC3kzj4M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUaXC3kzj4M[/video]

 

[Bardster]

I have the zplus one and its been a reliable beast for about a year now. I used a lighter so rarely that the petrol was always evaporated by the time i came to use it. But I love the solid brass zippo, so this was the perfect solution. Always ready, never let me down and looks good too.

 

[gsfgaz]

I like the look of that , every time i go ti use my zippo the fuel has evaporated

 

[Luu89]

I bought a Z-Plus for cigars. I tend to find the valve gets stuck in and wont hold the butane sometimes. Not always. But as usual there is the odd one out. Generally it's great though.

Luu

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

why not get a Zippo blu? same thing, but better


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