Vapor Lock!
Topic: Vapor Lock
By: Spanish Flea
Date: 4/25/03
Tools: None
The following is taken from the pamphlet that comes with every Zippo lighter.
“When using your Zippo lighter Indoors, open the lid and raise the lighter
upward before flicking the wheel (see illustration, Fig. B). This upward
movement eliminates gas lock which could prevent lighting on the first zip.”
Too explain this better, when the Lid is closed the Fuel from the Wick
evaporates and is collected inside the Cap. When the Cap is opened, that
evaporated fuel doesn’t allow any oxygen to reach the wick allowing it be
ignited by the spark.
When you go to light your Zippo you should move your hand upward slightly. This
movement will push oxygen into the Chimney. Another option you can do is to blow
lightly into the Chimney before your first “Zip”
Enjoy,
Spanish Flea
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