Zippo Blu problem

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wanlail

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Anyone here use the zippo blu? I can't get mine to spark anymore on the first try. I've been using the Zippo fuel, I purged the tank, sprayed the burner with compressed air, refilled and tried to spark and still only works 1 of 10 times.

Thanks,
Kevin
 
I've had one for about a year now and have yet to have any problems with it.....knock on wood.
 
wanlail said:
Anyone here use the zippo blu? I can't get mine to spark anymore on the first try. I've been using the Zippo fuel, I purged the tank, sprayed the burner with compressed air, refilled and tried to spark and still only works 1 of 10 times.

Thanks,
Kevin
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Did you get that Zippo Blu from me?
 
Is the spark strong? Check the wheel and make sure it's not clogged up with flint material. I've never used a Blu, but on regular Zippos that's sometimes a problem. It won't be easy to clean, you'll need a sharp, small metal implement and it takes some time, but it will often fix the problem.
 
wanlail said:
Anyone here use the zippo blu? I can't get mine to spark anymore on the first try. I've been using the Zippo fuel, I purged the tank, sprayed the burner with compressed air, refilled and tried to spark and still only works 1 of 10 times.

Thanks,
Kevin
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Instead of using compressed air, try - carefully - using the fuel. Just a quick pssst. The butane seems to help clean the nozzle.

Worked for me, anyhow. YMMV.
 
wanlail said:
Anyone here use the zippo blu? I can't get mine to spark anymore on the first try. I've been using the Zippo fuel, I purged the tank, sprayed the burner with compressed air, refilled and tried to spark and still only works 1 of 10 times.

Thanks,
Kevin
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Funny mine does not work either right from the get go....poor flame size, spontaneous big orange flames, Hard to light ... since I can't get zippo butane in my area and the fine print on the zippo instruction state if you use "non-zippo" butane the warranty is void, thus non-repairable ...so beware. Yes, i use triple distilled butane, the best stuff i can get in my area. My 10 buck "booby" lighter from Hawaii works MUCH better with an adjustable flame.

DM

PS: did you check the screw on the bottom of the flint cartridge ?
 
I bought one when they first came out and use Vector 5X filtered fuel, but my problem of not using it anymore is after I let go of the button, the flame continues on for another second or two. :0

I felt dumb puffin' on my cigar while holding the lighter in midair (no, not like the Statue of Liberty :laugh: )until all was safe to close the lid and put it back in my pocket.
unless that's how it was designed?
 
I have one and i have been really disappointed from the start, really hard to light, sometimes it works fine for a minute then wont light for a few hours whatever i try, as soon as its half empty it wont light at all, i think zippo thought that because of their reputation they could get away with selling a half decent product and people would still buy it.
I did some research after i bought mine and apparently a lot of people are complaining about the same issues...
I never use it anymore, got stuck without a light to many times because it wasnt working!
 
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