zippo insert

[Chavo27]

what's the insert to turn a zippo into a torch called? I want to get a nice one engraved and use that as my lighter of choice

[robtom]

There are a couple brands out there. One is the Z-plus, they aren't too bad.

[bigw]

I have the one made by Blazer,,love it,,always lights

[Chavo27]

I just have 2 cheap plastic lighters right now, one is a single flame one has 3. I was just using a bic before. the one thing I don't like about one of them is it seems like the lid is always in the way when I'm trying to light something.

what do you think of the blazer? one of your favorite lighters or should I settle for something else?

[jb]

blazer pb-207. awesome lighter. zippo fits in pocket better. have 3 inserts. love em.

[Black Plague]

The only problem I've ever had with the Z-Plus is that mine never wants to open up right. This going to be hard to describe, but the little arm that swings out when you open the top and makes the signature "ping" sound, it doesn't come down all the way unless I push it down with my finger. If I don't push it down, then it won't close properly either.

My very first one didn't have this problem, but it got confiscated at the airport because I was trying to be sneaky and pass it off as a normal Zippo

The two I've bought since, one that was just the Z-Plus and the other came with a Zippo-like case, both have this problem with actual Zippo cases, but not with the knockoff case it comes with.

Anyone else have this issue?

[macsauce13]

I've never had that issue BP. I have four of these in Zippo cases all over the house/car/etc. and they are fantastic!

[jpags]

Originally Posted by bigw

I have the one made by Blazer,,love it,,always lights

[Kohnhed]

Originally Posted by macsauce13

I've never had that issue BP. I have four of these in Zippo cases all over the house/car/etc. and they are fantastic!

I got this Camacho band laden Zippo about a year ago. Made by Squid Lighter. I believe they went out of business, not sure. I removed the liquid device immediately and inserted the Blazer. Have had zero trouble with the Blazer at all....although, I only take this out for special occasions.

[Catdeddy]

Originally Posted by Black Plague

The only problem I've ever had with the Z-Plus is that mine never wants to open up right. This going to be hard to describe, but the little arm that swings out when you open the top and makes the signature "ping" sound, it doesn't come down all the way unless I push it down with my finger. If I don't push it down, then it won't close properly either.

My very first one didn't have this problem, but it got confiscated at the airport because I was trying to be sneaky and pass it off as a normal Zippo

The two I've bought since, one that was just the Z-Plus and the other came with a Zippo-like case, both have this problem with actual Zippo cases, but not with the knockoff case it comes with.

Anyone else have this issue?

I have 3 or 4. Only one has this issue, but it does not affect the lighting, opening, or closing of the lighter. Never caused a problem.

Zippo makes a torch, but it does not have the profile we all recognize. Some (most) inserts will not fit properly in imitation zippos. Also (obviously), they won't fit the Zippo slim lines. I don't know if they fit the retro, re-issues.

Next to my Extends, the Z-Plus inserts are the best single flame torch out there. And you can't beat the price.