Refilling Zippo Lighters

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zippo#Refilling_the_lighter

* Open the lighter and remove the lighter assembly from the shell.

* Open the bottle of lighter fluid (the lighter assembly can be used to open the "safety nozzle" used for most brands of fluid).

* Some Zippo lighters will have a small hole in the bottom of the lighter assembly that can be used to refill the lighter. Otherwise, lift up the bottom part and refill, taking care not to oversaturate the rayon (otherwise, lighter fluid will leak out).

* Replace the lighter assembly in the shell. Wipe the shell and hands clean of any excess fluid before lighting.

* Some individuals may become sensitive to naphtha and other ingredients in fuels for Zippo lighters and other wick lighters. With the Zippo lighter in a front pocket, this is often characterized by itching and irritation of the delicate skin in the groin region. If this occurs, the lighter may be fueled by pure isopropanol or strong rubbing alcohol, though ignition will not be as reliable and the lighter will have to be refuelled more frequently. Alcohol is not endorsed by Zippo, but alleviates the irritation without giving up the lighter. Note also that decoration on the lighter might be affected by alcohol. (Zippo brand lighter fluid is notorius for this problem, but most other brands do not seem to cause the problem of irritation.)

* Do Not test the lighter before replacing the lighter assembly in the shell.

* Do Not use butane in traditional Zippo lighters.