Zippo Z Plus issues

Norcal_aaron · 11-04-2009, 12:25 AM

I purchased one of the Z plus inserts and it troubles me that it only seems to work consistantly while out of the Zippo shell. Does anyone elese have this issue or did I just get a funky insert?? Is there a trick to this lilttle guy or should I just try another one? Thanks for the help.

Pat1075 · 11-04-2009, 12:28 AM

I never seem to have a problem with mine. Try bleeding it out then filling it again.

GreekGodX · 11-04-2009, 03:18 AM

Bleeding before filling the lighter is key

Although I've heard that the Z-plus is hit or miss from my B&M..

Starchild · 11-04-2009, 05:39 AM

I've got one that worked flawlessly for a while. All of the sudden, it stopped striking

I'll stick with my Ronson Jet Lite

TripleF · 11-04-2009, 06:28 AM

Keep this in mind....... Blazer has a generous RETURN policy. Kinda like Xikar's from what I understand.

RightAJ · 11-04-2009, 06:32 AM

I had one and loved it. If it doesn't light try double clicking it. That always did the trick for me

aj

dunng · 11-04-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleF

Keep this in mind....... Blazer has a generous RETURN policy. Kinda like Xikar's from what I understand.

Pretty sure it is only for 1 year though.

I had an issue with mine and my B&M replaced it no questions asked...

thebiglebowski · 11-04-2009, 02:58 PM

i had problems with mine all the time - i switched to the ronson cheapies and i'm happy.

Bubba - NJ · 11-05-2009, 06:58 PM

I've never had a problem with mine unless I didn't purge it before refilling . But then again with any of my lighters if I don't purge them I have problems , especially the Colibris . I had a coworker who had one that wouldn't shut off after letting the trigger go , he was a knucklehead though so I would guess he did something to it .

neoflex · 11-06-2009, 12:06 PM

These have been the most reliable lighters I have ever owned. My only gripe with them is the tiny tanks.

Riff Raff · 11-06-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

These have been the most reliable lighters I have ever owned. My only gripe with them is the tiny tanks.

Never had a problem with mine. Although I have to admit I love my Ronson Jetlite!

alfbacca · 11-06-2009, 10:43 PM

I had the same problem with my Z plus insert too. I read somewhere that putting a piece of paper on the bottom of the lighter would help. It got rid of the extra space between the insert and the bottom of the Zippo case. Now it works like a charm.

physiognomy · 11-07-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by alfbacca

I had the same problem with my Z plus insert too. I read somewhere that putting a piece of paper on the bottom of the lighter would help. It got rid of the extra space between the insert and the bottom of the Zippo case. Now it works like a charm.

I've always kept a couple small pieces of matchstick in the bottom of my case... Not sure why it works, but it has lit first time ever since.

11-04-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
Norcal_aaron Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: Sonoma county, CA Posts: 160 Trading: (18)	Zippo Z Plus issues I purchased one of the Z plus inserts and it troubles me that it only seems to work consistantly while out of the Zippo shell. Does anyone elese have this issue or did I just get a funky insert?? Is there a trick to this lilttle guy or should I just try another one? Thanks for the help.

11-04-2009, 12:28 AM	#2
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues I never seem to have a problem with mine. Try bleeding it out then filling it again.

11-04-2009, 03:18 AM	#3
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues Bleeding before filling the lighter is key Although I've heard that the Z-plus is hit or miss from my B&M.. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

11-04-2009, 05:39 AM	#4
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues I've got one that worked flawlessly for a while. All of the sudden, it stopped striking I'll stick with my Ronson Jet Lite __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

11-04-2009, 06:28 AM	#5
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues Keep this in mind....... Blazer has a generous RETURN policy. Kinda like Xikar's from what I understand. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

11-04-2009, 06:32 AM	#6
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues I had one and loved it. If it doesn't light try double clicking it. That always did the trick for me aj

11-04-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues i had problems with mine all the time - i switched to the ronson cheapies and i'm happy.

11-05-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues I've never had a problem with mine unless I didn't purge it before refilling . But then again with any of my lighters if I don't purge them I have problems , especially the Colibris . I had a coworker who had one that wouldn't shut off after letting the trigger go , he was a knucklehead though so I would guess he did something to it . __________________ Royale with cheese

11-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#10
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues These have been the most reliable lighters I have ever owned. My only gripe with them is the tiny tanks. __________________

11-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#12
alfbacca Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo Z Plus issues I had the same problem with my Z plus insert too. I read somewhere that putting a piece of paper on the bottom of the lighter would help. It got rid of the extra space between the insert and the bottom of the Zippo case. Now it works like a charm.