Z Plus Zippo Insert

[Rowdymon-cl]

As a former Cigarette smoker, I have a small collection of Zippo's.

Back then, cig's just didn't taste right if it didn't have that initial blast of Zippo fuel taste, just not the same story when it comes to Cigars.

So what to do with all those Zippo's?

After reading a short review on Stogie Fresh and hearing Cigar Alliance talk about it on their latest podcast...I stopped by Serious Cigars last night and picked up a Z Plus...

You know it couldn't be any easier than this insert. Unpack it, fill it up, adjust the flame and slip it in. It just works, and works well.

It has a huge resevoir, it lasted through the night last night, lighting my own cigars, a couple I handed out plus countless cigarettes and cloves of the ladies who were out with us. This morning, it's still 1/4 full.

I have two small gripes, neither are enough to keep me from using this fine product...but you should be aware.

1...the adjustment is tiny, and your fingernail will NOT do the trick, it's kinda tough to change the flame.

2...Closing the zippo afterwards is also a little tough. It took most of the night to get it past that, now it opens and closes smoothly though.

On a scale of 1-10, with no other factors I would rate it a strong 8.5. When you figure in the fact it's $10 online and $13 locally...9.5, easily. I am more than happy to take along one of my basic zippo's with this insert into clubs and such over my Lotus lighter any day of the week.

So that's my recomendation, if you have old zippo's laying around, or if you find a Zippo somewhere that just speaks to you...pick up a Z Plus and you have a damn fine cigar lighter.

[jitzy]

The z plus is great its made by blazer I would reccomend it to anyone

[The Korean-cl]

Yep, got one myself, and love it.

[BigBuddha76]

with the new Zippo fuel, I switched BACK to the old inserts. no nasty flavor and I dont have to worry about the constant cleaning of the zplus (as it gets older it wont hold adjustment as well),

[MrMaduro-cl]

I agree with BigBuddha76 the new zippo fuel is odorless, lights easier, and when relighting a nub won't burn off your nose and eyelashes. LOL

[BigBuddha76]

Originally Posted by MrMaduro

I agree with BigBuddha76 the new zippo fuel is odorless, lights easier, and when relighting a nub won't burn off your nose and eyelashes. LOL

the ONLY problem with it is that it isnt as windproof as the old stuff...but thats all I can find wrong with it

[jam]

The z plus is great i recommend to anyone also thats my work lighter

[CHRIS7891011]

Cody got one of these. I used it a couple times and loved it. If I can find the zippo my grandfather stole from me when I was younger I'll be buying one myself.

[Rowdymon-cl]

Originally Posted by CHRIS7891011

Cody got one of these. I used it a couple times and loved it. If I can find the zippo my grandfather stole from me when I was younger I'll be buying one myself.

Well even if ya don't...here's a really good place to get Zippo's on the cheap...about half of what I see them for in stores...

Iv'e got an order with a couple in with them, I'll let y'all know when they come in...but the price was right on!

http://www.lightersales.com/index.cfm

[tx_tuff]

I love my Z Plus and for the price it would be hard to find a better torch lighter! But I will say that it is getting worn a little and the flame is not as high as it used to be, have to adjust it much higher than before for the same flame. Zack how do you clean a Zplus? Even if I have to end up getting a new one some days its worth the cost, pretty cheap for a lighter I think. By the way it is the only torch lighter I have ever had that lights every single time on the first try!!!!!

[happy1]

I still use my zippo.I light it away from my cigar so I don't get that zippo fuel blast IMO

[BigBuddha76]

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

I love my Z Plus and for the price it would be hard to find a better torch lighter! But I will say that it is getting worn a little and the flame is not as high as it used to be, have to adjust it much higher than before for the same flame. Zack how do you clean a Zplus? Even if I have to end up getting a new one some days its worth the cost, pretty cheap for a lighter I think. By the way it is the only torch lighter I have ever had that lights every single time on the first try!!!!!

I used some alcohol and a VERY fine brass wire along with compressed air. The one from when they first came out still works, though I've had to clean it a couple times. even using good fuel

[Rowdymon-cl]

Even using the new formula of Zippo Fuel I can still smell/taste the kerosene like flavors that come out...but the other problem I have is how often it has to be filled with the original insert...the fuel just evaporates...so even if not used I've found it has to be filled every other day...

How are y'all getting around that?

[vicegrips.ceo.]

i would suggest getting the zippo insert, not the zippo blue. the blue has a really cruddy feel to it!

[wolfdreamtattoo-cl]

I was just reading over this thread and since I have a collection of Zippos I think this thing sounds perfect for me. Problem is I can not find one:baffled: Can anybody send me a link or some info? Thanks in advance.

P.S. I tried to google it and came back with a god awful number of sites. Any help paring them down would be appreciated.