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Jace · 25th Apr 2009, 11:15 PM

Does anybody know if its okay to refill a zippo lighter with mineral spirits?

I've read somewhere that's it ok but just thought I d ask cause that's really all I have to use right now

mcrteenagers · 25th Apr 2009, 11:37 PM

It might burn, but its not okay. It's not made for Zippos, and its not good for you.

Scientifically speaking. Lighter fluid that you put in Zippo's is butane. It has 3 hydrocarbons. Clean burning - kind of.

Mineral spirits, is hexane. 6 hydrocarbons. You might as well put gas in your Zippo.

Jace · 25th Apr 2009, 11:41 PM

Actually the zippo lighter fluid is naptha not butane

mcrteenagers · 25th Apr 2009, 11:48 PM

I was just researching that, Butane didn't make sense to me after I posted that. I don't have any problems admitting when I'm wrong

I've always used Zippo lighter fluid. So, I couldn't tell you if mineral spirits actually work, although I'd still be alittle concerned about what combusted chemicals you're breathing in.

Jace · 25th Apr 2009, 11:52 PM

Yeah

Well I can't exactly buy lighter fluid
Cause I'm only fifteen

They filled it up at the place I bought it at
But it'll probably need more before too long

And mineral spirits don't really have super strong fumes or anything, my mom uses em when she paints dolls, so they're pretty readily availible

mcrteenagers · 26th Apr 2009, 12:00 AM

Hmm. Well. I started smoking just when I was 16, just before I turned 17. And I bought the smokes myself from a variety store (no fake ID). There's always a way to get what you need ;P

There shouldn't be restrictions on buying lighter fluid. For all they know you're bbq'ing.

Jace · 26th Apr 2009, 12:04 AM

Oh there are

If your under 18 your can't buy anything remotely related to smoking, cept maybe an ashtray

The chick that sold it to me basically did me a favor, cause she could like get a ticket for selling me a lighter and her little store could get like fined or something idk

mcrteenagers · 26th Apr 2009, 12:11 AM

Well, I tried checking it up on Google, the only thing that came up was Yahoo Answers. People seem to suggest mineral spirits if you're in a pinch.

Jace · 26th Apr 2009, 12:13 AM

Mkay well when it runs out I'll try that

I hope it works well enough

Sparkles · 26th Apr 2009, 02:54 AM

Very resourceful people on here.

Where are you living that you're not allowed to buy lighter fluid?

Jace · 26th Apr 2009, 08:14 AM

Texas

And I'm pretty sure that I'm nt allowed

Even if I was i can't exactly ask mom to take me to the astore to buy lighter fluid for my zippo that I use to light cigarettes

Lol

kettleoffish · 26th Apr 2009, 09:55 AM

I'm not sure about mineral spirits, but I can definitely say methylated spirits is a very big no-no. I tried that once and pretty much set my hand on fire. I know a lot of people use petrol (gas), so you could always try that.

25th Apr 2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Zippo Does anybody know if its okay to refill a zippo lighter with mineral spirits? I've read somewhere that's it ok but just thought I d ask cause that's really all I have to use right now __________________ "

25th Apr 2009, 11:37 PM	#2
mcrteenagers Super Cool Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most / Complicated Location: London, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 224 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Zippo It might burn, but its not okay. It's not made for Zippos, and its not good for you. Scientifically speaking. Lighter fluid that you put in Zippo's is butane. It has 3 hydrocarbons. Clean burning - kind of. Mineral spirits, is hexane. 6 hydrocarbons. You might as well put gas in your Zippo. __________________ you say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world got pride?

25th Apr 2009, 11:41 PM	#3
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Zippo Actually the zippo lighter fluid is naptha not butane __________________ "

25th Apr 2009, 11:48 PM	#4
mcrteenagers Super Cool Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most / Complicated Location: London, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 224 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Zippo I was just researching that, Butane didn't make sense to me after I posted that. I don't have any problems admitting when I'm wrong I've always used Zippo lighter fluid. So, I couldn't tell you if mineral spirits actually work, although I'd still be alittle concerned about what combusted chemicals you're breathing in. __________________ you say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world got pride?

25th Apr 2009, 11:52 PM	#5
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Zippo Yeah Well I can't exactly buy lighter fluid Cause I'm only fifteen They filled it up at the place I bought it at But it'll probably need more before too long And mineral spirits don't really have super strong fumes or anything, my mom uses em when she paints dolls, so they're pretty readily availible __________________ "

26th Apr 2009, 12:00 AM	#6
mcrteenagers Super Cool Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most / Complicated Location: London, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 224 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Zippo Hmm. Well. I started smoking just when I was 16, just before I turned 17. And I bought the smokes myself from a variety store (no fake ID). There's always a way to get what you need ;P There shouldn't be restrictions on buying lighter fluid. For all they know you're bbq'ing. __________________ you say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world got pride?

26th Apr 2009, 12:04 AM	#7
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Zippo Oh there are If your under 18 your can't buy anything remotely related to smoking, cept maybe an ashtray The chick that sold it to me basically did me a favor, cause she could like get a ticket for selling me a lighter and her little store could get like fined or something idk __________________ "

26th Apr 2009, 12:11 AM	#8
mcrteenagers Super Cool Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most / Complicated Location: London, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 224 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Zippo Well, I tried checking it up on Google, the only thing that came up was Yahoo Answers. People seem to suggest mineral spirits if you're in a pinch. __________________ you say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world got pride?

26th Apr 2009, 12:13 AM	#9
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Zippo Mkay well when it runs out I'll try that I hope it works well enough __________________ "

26th Apr 2009, 02:54 AM	#10
Sparkles Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to anyone who cares enough to ask. Location: The Okanagan Posts: 24 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Zippo Very resourceful people on here. Where are you living that you're not allowed to buy lighter fluid?

26th Apr 2009, 08:14 AM	#11
Jace EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everyone except non-imediate family. Location: texaass Age: 18 Posts: 429 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Zippo Texas And I'm pretty sure that I'm nt allowed Even if I was i can't exactly ask mom to take me to the astore to buy lighter fluid for my zippo that I use to light cigarettes Lol __________________ "

26th Apr 2009, 09:55 AM	#12
kettleoffish new avatar time! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but parents.. for now. Location: Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,045 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Zippo I'm not sure about mineral spirits, but I can definitely say methylated spirits is a very big no-no. I tried that once and pretty much set my hand on fire. I know a lot of people use petrol (gas), so you could always try that. __________________ ~~There is no way to peace; peace is the way.~~ --A. J. Muste