Talk:Zippo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[edit] Holding extra flint false
There is a section stating there is a hole in the rayon batt in recent models of zippos that is used for holding an extra flint. This is false, on the official Zippo website it clearly states the hole is meant as a fill hole for refilling with lighter fluid without having to lift the cover to refuel. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.130.215.73 (talk) 07:30, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
- Can you cite the specific page you're referring to? My Zippo has the hole. Yet it also has "lift to fill" stamped all around it, implying that the hole is *not* for refueling. The instruction sheet that came with it says "TIP: Keep extra flint supply under felt pad." --66.18.238.247 (talk) 23:04, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Navy rule?
I was in the U.S. Navy 1962 - 1970; this article is the only place I have ever seen that claims the Zippo is the only lighter allowed on Navy ships. Our ship's stores commonly sold imitation zippos with the ships crest ("Nippos"). RobertTaylor21 (talk) 06:14, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
I was in the U.S. Navy from 1983 until 1994, and still have friends on active duty. The claim that Zippos are the only lighter allowed onboard Navy ships is wrong, so I deleted it. --71.104.18.213 (talk) 08:05, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
- I wasn't in the Navy at all, but I know everything you guys are talking about is original research and not allowed on Wikipedia. I'm removing the content until properly sourced. Roguegeek (talk) 16:57, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Question
I was given one of these lighters for my birthday, how can i tell if it's MPL? The guy who use it before me used it with butane. And is it possible to take it to like a store or something and have it topped up for me? Dark Nessto 21:26, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
Follow these links and look at the pictutres to see if it matches your lighter, these are the mpl and the mpl mini respectivly.
http://www.zippo.ca/minimpl.php
Brandon
[edit] Counterfeit section
This doesn't read right. I'm tempted to remove it since it's not really relevant and poorly worded. 24.57.203.238 02:43, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Factoid
A major factor in the utility and popularity of the Zippo lighter is that it will operate with any flammable liquid, e.g., gasoline, kerosene, rubbing alcohol, or even 151 proof rum.
I have my father's Zippo, which he bought in Italy in 1944, during World War II ... when I was very young, he told me about how they didn't have lighter fluid on the front lines, so he would tie a shoelace around the insert and dip it in the gas tank of a Jeep to refill it. --Dennette 20:13, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Check origin
Hi I`m from Bulgaria and I use a Zippo lighter.I bought it from a street salesman and i want to asure that It is original.I`ll be very greatfull if you can give me a site where i can check it. :)
[edit] Adding to this section
I have noticed that there are several websites that have external links from this section. I have been told that I can not add my link to this area. Is there anywhere within wikipedia where one without a lot of clout can add a link to thier site? Thanks Webmaster zippo lighters
- See Talk:Lighter#Collectors of Zippos for an answer. --Van helsing 09:56, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Accuracy?
I could easily be wrong, but, looking at this sentence:
"The proper way to extinguish the lighter is to close the top half, which starves the flame of oxygen, as well as cutting the fuel supply."
How does closing the lid cut off the fuel supply? --Sdr 09:44, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
- It doesn't. I own a zippo and it burns with a wick. I have made the changes to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Danjwright (talk • contribs) 16:47, 27 November 2006
[edit] Getting picture-happy
Seems everybody wants a picture of their Zippo right smack-dab at the top of the Wikipedia article. We really don't need four different pictures of the lighters just to illustrate what they are. 404notfound 23:17, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] soo...don't I feel stupid
How do you turn off a zippo? Do you just close the lid? --MKnight9989 14:40, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
Technically, you don't "Turn off" a Zippo you extinguish the flame. This is achieved by closing the lid, which starves the flame of oxygen.
Cabaret4059
Thanks --MKnight9989 12:06, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Picture 226.jpg
Image:Picture 226.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.
BetacommandBot 01:43, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] The Navy
In the trivia section of zippo.com it says that there is a custom lighter made for every ship in the navy. Is this worth putting in the article? Also, I think we need a picture that shows all the parts of the lighter at once (a new wick, a flintcase, the inside and outside units of the lighter and the fluid, so we could remove all the pictures but the one at the beginning (the lit lighter). This would save a lot of space in the article and would illustrate the object in itself better. If you agree with this I could take such picture of my own.Vicius 21:51, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] New pic in, another out?
I added a pic about the brass-colored insert, because I find this info worth mentioning, considering that Zippo doesn't inform about that. (I also adjusted the color balance of the photo, because as the official pictures of the "Gold Dust" design show, it is very difficult to get the white balance and lighting right. In nature it doesn't look bright-golden, but just like (nicely scratched) brass.)
But because you can always look at the official Zippo website, maybe one or two pictures a unnecessary. I'd say the black crackle: It just shows one of many designs and does this badly because the photo is unsharp and too dark on the object.
I also think it is a good idea that there's a picture of a "Slim" model, but it only makes sense if it shows the whole slim shape, not just the upper part. ;)
Hardyg 18:22, 10 September 2007 (CET)
[edit] Construction
Rather than just calling the Zippo a "metal lighter", can someone find what it is actually constructed of? As in: brass, steel, chrome etc.
And, if possible, could someone find out what some of the main parts are made of (windscreen, main body etc.)? 70.69.229.164 (talk) 23:23, 15 March 2008 (UTC)Proper
[edit] lightertricks.com down?
any idea why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.106.87.95 (talk) 09:22, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

