About ZIPPO

Friends who have just come into contact with ZIPPO will encounter various problems in use. These problems are not difficult to solve, because ZIPPO itself is a simple thing. The answer given below is also as simple as possible, hoping to help friends who have just started.

ZIPPO cotton core is black, do you need to replace it?

A: After using ZIPPO, the cotton core will gradually turn black, which is a normal phenomenon. When the carbonization of cotton core affects the hit rate, the cotton core can be trimmed. The method is to forcibly pull out the cotton core with needle-nosed pliers 1 cm, and then cut off the carbonized part with scissors. The total length of cotton core 1 15mm, it is no problem to trim it for 5~6 times. Generally, it can be trimmed once a year, and pruning does not affect the use. Regular pruning will make the total length of cotton core shorter and shorter, and the contact area between cotton core and cotton in the liner will be less and less, so it is necessary to replace the cotton core with a new one. What's the use of the felt hole under the liner?

Answer: Some machines have a small round hole in the felt, which can be used for direct oil filling or spare flint.

What if the flint wheel doesn't work?

A: Flint is used up, so we need a new one.

What if the liner is loose?

Answer: There are two ways to get better results: 1 Support the edge of the liner with pliers or coins.

Stick a small piece of aluminum skin of the can on one side of the liner, and then file it to the appropriate thickness with a file.

What is the blackening outside the firewall?

A: When the flame is blown outside the firewall by the wind, the firewall will be blackened.

How much oil is suitable?

Answer: It shouldn't be too much. You can usually see that the cotton surface is wet.

How many days does it take to fill up the gas at a time? How long can a flint last?

A: The usage of oil and flint varies from person to person, and there is no uniform standard. Why do flames sometimes jump? /Why is the lower part of the flame sometimes empty?

A: One reason is that the position of the cotton core is too close to the firewall, so it can be solved by putting the cotton core in the middle of the combustion chamber. Another reason is that we are running out of gas, so just refuel.

What should I do if ZIPPO's lid is misplaced?

Answer: Slight dislocation can be corrected by hand. Don't push too hard, or the hinge will be deformed.

What if the lid shakes from side to side?

A: There is no good solution. Most machines have this problem when they leave the factory at 000005DC. After all, it's a metal hinge.

Why are there two pits near ZIPPO hinge?

Answer: There are two pits in the solder joint at the hinge, but fakes don't necessarily have pits.

Why does antique silver fade?

A: This is a normal phenomenon. Antique silver ZIPPO is plated with aluminum on the outside of copper, and then plated with a layer of imitation. The outermost layer will gradually fall off during use, and finally it will fall off completely, and the surface of ZIPPO will turn bright silvery white.

Why is the narrow machine not easy to hit?

Answer: The design of the narrow machine has some shortcomings, such as difficulty in refueling and small combustion chamber, so the performance of the narrow machine is inferior.

Q: The logo letter at the bottom is different from the movement of Q:Zippo lighter. What happened?

A: The expression of machine core and machine base is the same. 02 stands for 2002, 03 stands for 2003, a, b, ... l stands for 1, 2...65438+ February, which indicates the production year of the shell and movement. Zippo implements strict quality management and produces a unified watch case and movement. No matter which year the chassis and the movement are produced, they can match each other, even if the ages are far apart. Therefore, it is a common and normal phenomenon that the production years of the movement and the shell are different, and it will not have any influence.

Q: Why are the production dates of my machine shell and liner different? Is it a fake zippo?

A: We can't tell whether it's a fake zippo because it's alive. 000005DC, the inner container cannot guarantee the same production speed as the outer shell, so it is normal that the production time of the inner container and the outer shell is different and will not affect the use.

Q: People often say something like 200 or 205. What does this mean?

A: 200 and 205 refer to the machine numbers of the chrome series, representing the manufacturing process of the chrome surface.

200—— Wire drawing and polishing, and neat filiform sand lines are drawn on the surface of the lighter (not easy to scratch).

205—— Satin yarn polishing, high-pressure spraying on the lighter surface, and even and smooth sand grains (easy to scratch) appear.

207—— Flower sand polishing, similar in structure to sand, with messy stripes like flowers —— (not easy to scratch)

250 mirror polishing, polishing should be as smooth as a mirror (easy to scratch)

Q: My zippo is out of oil and needs to be used urgently. Can I use other fuels instead of zippo oil?

Answer: It can be replaced by high-purity ethanol, ethanol gasoline and No.97 unleaded gasoline. But please try not to use other fuels unless you have to. Because no matter how pure ethanol is, it will contain water, which will cause carbon deposition in cotton cores. Gasoline is inconvenient to use because of its quick volatilization and unpleasant smell. Therefore, please try to use special oil.

Q: How long does it usually take everyone to refuel? My zippo needs refueling almost every day. Is it normal?

A: If you fill it up every time, it is no problem to use 1 week in theory. Of course, this refers to the situation where only cigarettes are ordered. If you keep using zippo to ignite, this time will be reduced a lot. More oil is harmless to the machine. Please feel free to use.

Q: Q: Is Zippo really windproof? Why does it go out when it blows, or is there something wrong with my zippo?

Answer: Zippo is indeed a windproof lighter, which can resist the wind speed of 14 m/s without flameout, which is equivalent to about 30 km/h. The speed of the wind blown from the mouth is dense and fast, much higher than this value, so it is easy to flameout. This is especially true when the wind blows directly into the flame.

Q: How long should the cotton core be normal? When do you usually need to change the cotton core?

A: The new cotton core should be 1 15mm long. With the use, we need to cut off the cotton core constantly. When the cotton core is shorter than 75mm, a new cotton core will be replaced. When the cotton core is less than 75mm, because the cotton core can not cover the whole liner in an S shape, there will be no oil absorption. The most obvious thing is to uncover the felt but can't hit it.

Q: Why is there a black solid on the top of the cotton core after long-term use? Does it affect zippo?

A: This phenomenon is carbon deposition. In the case of incomplete combustion, carbon deposition will occur. The removal method is also very simple, just cut off the carbon deposit, which will affect the transmission of kerosene, so it is necessary to remove it. However, please note that carbon deposition is different from blackening of cotton core, which is inevitable in the combustion process, and blackening does not affect the use of zippo. Carbon deposition can also be avoided. Carbon deposition mainly occurs in the case of incomplete combustion, which will cause incomplete combustion for flame blowing and reignition. So these situations should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, friends who light cigarettes should not put cigarettes too close to the cotton core, so the flame will be suppressed and will not burn completely 000005DC.

Q: Why is zippo's voice not as crisp as other people's mobile phones? Is there any way to adjust it?

Answer: Answer: The sound of zippo is mainly controlled by the baffle of the upper cover. Dial the baffle inward, the sound will become brittle and small, and dial outward, the sound will become coarse and loud.

Q: The top cover of my zippo can be opened 180 degrees. I don't think anyone else's lid can reach it. Is it abnormal?

A: When Zippo was first bought, it really didn't open at 180 degrees. As the hinge wears away, this angle will become larger and larger. But now there are a number of machines that can be driven to 180 degrees when they are bought back, and there is no impact. Please feel free to use them.

Q: I want to replace the inner container or outer shell of zippo. Can I buy it separately?

A: It is almost impossible to buy a separate inner container and outer shell, especially the outer shell. I don't think you can buy it. I heard from some friends that there are places for sale, but I haven't seen them yet. If you have to change the liner, you can only buy a chrome 200 and then only use the liner.

Q: I have always heard that zippo can be divided into licensed goods and parallel goods. Is there any difference between the two?

A: It's the same as licensed and parallel mobile phones. Licensed goods refer to zippo lighters that enter the China market through normal channels. Before entering, they need to pay certain customs duties, so the price of licensed goods is higher, but there is a warranty guarantee. Parallel imports are also called contraband, that is, machines smuggled into China without paying customs duties. This kind of machine can't be guaranteed locally. If there are quality problems, it can only be sent back to zippo headquarters for repair. It should be noted that parallel imports are different from imitations. The parallel zippo is real, and the imitation is fake 000005DC zippo.

Q: Which models are not easy to scratch?

A: The most common fuselage materials of A:ZIPPO are 200 (classic chrome plating), 205 (fine grinding sand), 207 (imitation of old broken flowers) and 250 (polished surface) 150 (black ice) 12 1fb (ancient silver surface), so I won't go into details on other surfaces. As for the problem of scratches, from these common surfaces, I think 207G (copper material) is the first choice, because the machine itself is floral, which covers the scratches. Followed by 12 1FB, the early effect is not good, because the paint will fall off, but after frequent use, you will find that the machine is getting newer and newer! As for what it looks like, experience it yourself! Then it is 200,205,250, 150, and finally it is about 150 black ice. I definitely can't put it down, but I don't think every buyer will put ZIPPO in your window! After a period of use, once scratches appear, because the 150 surface also belongs to the 250 polished surface, the scratches will be obvious and the original feeling will never be found. Please pay attention to the buyer.

Q: My zippo cotton core and the cotton in it have been used for a long time, and now I want to replace it. Can you use ordinary cotton thread and cotton instead?

A: We don't recommend this method. Zippo's cotton core is specially made, and the slender fiber structure ensures the stability of oil supply. Ordinary cotton thread has no such setting, and it is easy to burn the core. In addition, zippo's cotton can store more oil because of its long fiber. Of course, the use of ordinary cotton has no effect on the usual use. We still don't recommend using ordinary cotton instead, because it may leak oil.

Q: My new zippo liner is very big, 000005DC. Is there any way to adjust it?

A: Zippo people should understand the spirit of DIY. Only the machines they set up are most suitable for their own use. Loose lining is a common problem, and there are many solutions. Here are two examples: if the inner container and the outer shell are only slightly lifted in normal use and will not slide casually in the outer shell, then stick a piece of transparent glue on the narrow side of the outer shell. If you still feel loose, you can stick a piece on the other side to increase friction. This method is simple and practical, which is not obvious in normal use. If the gap is too big, the transparent glue won't work. You can find an unwanted 3.5-inch plate, take off the iron baffle on it, trim it to the same size as the inner wall of zippo, then put it on the narrow side of the hinge (putting it on the edge of the hinge will affect the closure of the upper cover, and the upper cover will easily resist the inner container), and finally fix it with any kind of glue stick.

Q: What is DIY? What does this have to do with zippo?

A: DIY means do it yourself, and when translated, do it yourself. Zippo players should understand this. Zippo has no high-tech content, but a good zippo can only be handy after its own training. We advocate the spirit of DIY, and welcome everyone to express their DIY experience.

Q: Why is my zippo flame darker than others'? Is it because I used fake oil?

A: It is possible that fake engine oil was used. Please observe carefully to see if there is black smoke. If there is still black smoke after complete combustion, it is fake engine oil. Of course, you can't tell whether the oil is true or not by the depth of the color? 000005DC Because of the "fireworks effect" of metal, the copper wire sandwiched in the cotton core will affect the color of the flame. Pulling out the copper wire inside can lighten the color of the flame. However, the depth of flame color does not affect the use.

Q: Why can't my machine hit once?

A: It may be that fake oil and fake flint were used. If this possibility is ruled out, please check your oil circuit and adjust the cotton core oil circuit in the liner to be S-shaped. In addition, don't pour too little or too much oil. Too little will make the oil supply insufficient, resulting in carbon deposition in core burning. Too much oil and gas in zippo hood will make it too much, and too small air-fuel ratio will make it difficult for lighter to strike a light.

Q: Why does my zippo lighter wear out so quickly?

Answer: Don't rub the steam wheel on pants or other hard objects, which will accelerate the wear of the steam wheel. For carbon steel, the annealing temperature is 727 degrees, and the flame temperature of zippo can't reach it, not to mention that the steam wheel is not at the top of the flame, so it is almost impossible to anneal.

Q: How to clean the surface of my zippo lighter?

A: Several common methods: gently scrub the surface of the shell with toothpaste dipped in water, or wipe it with zippo original oil, or wipe it with high-concentration medical alcohol. However, it should be noted that the first method should not be used for labeling machines to prevent rust.

Q: I couldn't tell the difference between true and false oil, so I accidentally used fake oil. Now zippo has a strong smell of kerosene. What can I do to remedy it?

A: It is common for novices to buy fake oil. The identification of true and false oil is described in detail below -000005 DC, which is not repeated here. As for the remedy, it is actually very simple. Take all the cotton out of the liner, wash it repeatedly with medical alcohol (purity 95%) until the smell of kerosene disappears, and then squeeze the cotton dry (be careful not to expose it to the sun). Then use a medical cotton ball dipped in alcohol to clean the inner wall of the liner and the inner wall of the windshield, because there will be residual fake engine oil smell here. After all the cleaning work is finished, all the machines can be installed. Attention, be sure to wait until the cotton is completely dry before loading, so as not to cause rot and turbidity. This method can completely remove the strong smell of kerosene.

Q: How to identify the authenticity of zippo?

A: The bottom of the shell has the year of production, the month (A stands for January, B stands for February) and so on. The joint on the side of the shell is broken into five channels, and there is a circular concave print on the top and bottom of the joint (precisely, the combination of two and a half gardens). The cotton at the bottom of the liner is very thick, about 0.7 cm. The pattern on Flint ZIPPO is diamond-shaped, and the screws for loading and unloading Flint can be easily unscrewed by hand or coins. False screws are rough, and sometimes a screwdriver is needed to twist them. George. Blaisdell, the founder of ZIPPO, applied for a patent for a lighter wheel made of specially developed materials. This flint wheel makes ZIPPO hit it with one blow and is durable. The fake lighter hub is easy to wear. For more information, please refer to the following Zippo identification!

Q: How to identify the authenticity of zippo special oil?

A: Real oil smells good. As for how it smells, it depends on your own experience. If you hold it in your hand, it will evaporate quickly and there will be no smell left on your hand. If it still smells like kerosene after volatilization, it is fake oil. The best way is to buy real bottles and fake bottles, and compare the tastes to understand the difference in fragrance.

Q: How to identify the authenticity of zippo cotton core?

A: Zippo cotton core contains fibers for oil transportation. When you open the cotton core, you can see that there are almost transparent filaments inside. Because the iron wire and cotton thread of the current fake cotton core are well made, it is difficult to identify them. A better way is to dip the cotton core in oil and light it, and then gently pull it out. If there is still fibrous tissue left, it is true, if it is all gray, it is false. I hope the experts can provide your appraisal method.

Q: How to identify the authenticity of zippo flint?

A: The real flint is packed in black. Flint is thick, so it won't shake back and forth after being put in zippo. The fake ones are thin and have no fixed packaging. In addition, the real flint has no impurities, so it is not difficult to strike the fire, and the fake flint often gets stuck, which seriously affects the service life of the steam turbine.

Q: The flame of my zippo is too big. Is there any way to adjust the flame? What should I pay attention to when adjusting?

Answer: The flame size is mainly regulated by the cotton core, and it is also related to the amount of oil in the machine. The relationship between cotton core and flame is that the flame of cotton core tends to be smaller than that of ignition wheel, and vice versa; The long cotton core has a large flame, whereas the flame is small. It should be noted that if it is found that the cotton core is too short during the adjustment process, to lengthen the cotton core, please remove the inner container and then adjust the cotton core inside. Never use tools to directly pull out the cotton core, so as not to destroy the fiber structure in the cotton core and affect the oil supply.

Q: What is the small hole under the felt in the inner container for?

A: That design is used to place spare flint, not a fuel filler.

★ Some situations and solutions of poor ignition of ★ZIPPO ★

1, the oil is not enough, so be sure to top it up. Of course, if you have too much oil, you will be soaked and wetted by cotton.

2, girls have little strength, and the instantaneous force of rubbing the turbine when striking a fire must be large enough;

Sometimes it is because the friction between flint and lighter wheel is not good. Pull out the inner container, slightly lengthen the spring used to screw out the flint, and then tighten it.

4. If the cotton core is too long, cut the exposed part of the cotton core flush with the middle of the lighter.

5. The cotton core of the liner is too short or improperly placed, and the oil circuit is not smooth, so it needs to be replaced or rearranged;

6. The temperature is relatively low in winter, especially in the morning and evening, and the fuel of ZIPPO cannot be volatilized at once, which affects the hit rate;

7. It should also be noted that no matter how good the product is, there is a defective rate, and so is ZIPPO: a key part that affects the hit rate is flint, and a small part of ZIPPO is indeed born with defects when it leaves the factory, and flint is not good. This new machine will only produce a small spark when it is got, even a spark of 000005DC. In this case, if there is no change through the above methods, then the flint wheel must be replaced before it can be used normally. Therefore, everyone should take care of their flint wheels at ordinary times, because flint, cotton core and oil are easy to change, but flint wheels are not so easy to change. A good machine must not be lit as a candle to play with, and then it will not work well after striking the flint wheel.

★ Matters needing attention in use ★★ ★ZIPPO ★

1. Don't use other fuels instead of special kerosene for ZIPPO, which will affect the performance of ZIPPO or even fail. 2. Don't put ZIPPO with sharp objects such as coins and keys, which will easily scratch the surface of ZIPPO.

3. The iron clip behind the ZIPPO holster can be separated from the holster, so it is very likely that the holster and Zippo will be lost together. Attention, friends who use holsters!

4. Don't touch the ZIPPO on the surface of matte paint with hard objects. For example, if it falls to the ground carelessly, the paint on the surface will fall off easily.

5. When maintaining the copper collecting machine, don't wipe the surface of 254B with copper wiping water, which will destroy the coating and affect the appearance of the collection.

6. Try not to do stupid experiments with ZIPPO. For example, let ZIPPO keep burning and see how long it can last. If ZIPPO burns for too long, the flint wheel will be destroyed, some glued parts in the liner will be melted at high temperature, and the whole liner will be scrapped.

★ Identify the authenticity of ★ZIPPO ★

1, packaging: there are four kinds of packaging for genuine Zippo, one is the cheapest plastic box, the other is the black paper box with light yellow bottom cover, the third is the iron box and the fourth is the blue velvet box;

2. Appearance: The genuine product looks exquisite, and the new product is generally flawless. The rivets at the ignition wheel and cam of genuine liner are white, and the fake ones are generally yellow.

3, feel: authentic Zippo generally feels lighter, because Zippo is a special material, other imitations can't do it.

4. Sound: Genuine Zippo will have a very crisp sound when it pops open the lid (except for products with veneers).

5. Ignition: Authentic Zippo will feel astringent when ignited for the first time without oil, because flint is a new reason, and flint friction is not a small spark, but a cluster of fires, which is one of the reasons why Zippo became an instant hit. It will be ignited after refueling, and the flame is very stable. There are two stripes on the side of genuine zippo striking wheel cutting flint, the stripes on the upper layer are diagonal lines from upper right to lower left, the stripes on the lower layer are diagonal lines from upper left to lower right, and the stripes on the right side of striking wheel are radial from the center to all around. (This is the lighter wheel of zippo at this stage. There used to be straight lines and twill. ) the flint holder under the steam turbine is really brass, and the fake one is often silvery white.

6.Logo: There are product logo-000005 at the bottom of the genuine Zippo shell and the inner container. The LOGO at the bottom of the DC shell introduces the production time and other information of the product.

7, cotton pad: genuine Zippo cotton pad is very thick, generally up to 0.7cm thick, generally imitation is impossible, there is a 1mm hole on the cotton pad, and some friends say it is oiled from there, but it is actually for spare flint. .

8, cotton balls: genuine Zippo cotton balls are 4-5 small pieces, not a whole imitation.

9. Windproof: Genuine Zippo has strong windproof ability, but don't try other ways. On the surface of the experiment, many domestic products are no less windproof than Zippo^_^

10, the inside of Zippo shell is not polished, not smooth and even looks dirty. This is because Zippo pursues firmness and durability, so it doesn't clean the inner shell, while some fake inner shells are smooth instead.

Other considerations:

(1) The bottom of the shell has the production year and month, where A stands for January, B stands for February, and so on.

(2) The transverse seam of the shell is divided into five channels.

(3) There are circular intaglios on the top and bottom of the joint.

(4) Shelling ~ The cotton at the bottom of the movement is very thick, about 0.7 cm.

(5) The pattern on the flint is diamond.

(6) The cotton thread of the wick is wrapped with copper wire, which will take a long time.

(real ZIPPO screws for loading and unloading flint can be easily unscrewed by hand or coin. False screws are rough, and sometimes a screwdriver is needed to twist them.

(8)ZIPPO's ignition wheel is made of specially developed materials to extract 000005DC, Mr. George. Blaisdell, the founder of ZIPPO, applied for a patent for this. The manufacture of this lighter

ZIPPO hits it with one blow and is durable. The fake lighter hub is easy to wear.

The most sensible way to tell the truth is:

Buy from the shopping malls run by dealers/retailers directly under the general agent and ZIPPO retail stores in specialty stores outside the shopping malls (unfortunately, the price is too expensive), or find familiar big sellers to buy.