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IT STARTS HERE: In an effort to hurry things along, charcoal lighter fluid is sometimes sprayed on a charcoal grill that is already burning. Flammability– the compound’s ability to support combustion. Any liquid with a flashpoint of less than 100°F is considered flammable. So there you have it, everything you, as a prepper, needs to know about fuel for your Zippo lighters! It wasn’t easy finding out whether or not vodka could work as an alternative to Zippo lighter fuel. It seems very few people have experimented, probably preferring to use vodka as fuel for themselves. While you’re waiting for the lighter fluid to be absorbed into the cotton, wash your hands to make sure you don’t have any lighter fluid on them.

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But this brings up an interesting possibility. Although we can’t use combustible liquids (diesel fuel, kerosene, mineral spirits) in a Zippo, can we substitute other flammable liquids (gasoline, Coleman fuel, acetone)? Will they work? It’s possible to use non-branded forms of white gas/naphtha fluid in a lighter but I can’t recommend using anything other than “lighter fluid”. Other naphtha type fuels have application specific additives and may be extremely toxic. Disassemble a new lighter. You will need to modify your bic lighter first before inserting it into the extended wand lighter. You can disassemble the lighter with your fingers. [17] X Research source Turn the inside unit over to reveal the felt bottom. The bottom of the unit should include a small hole in the middle of this felt pad and words written across it. The words should read “Lift to Fuel.” [2] X Research sourceMy dad, an Air Force Vet, Flight Engineer, would top his off with AvGas while draining the water out of the tanks before a mission. Reply But, although no ignition takes place, the fluid gets hot. It begins to vaporize and smoke. It goes above its “flash point” but there’s still no flame to set it off. When it reaches its “auto-ignition temperature” (i.e. 473 degrees F where a flame is no longer required) – POOF! Lighter fluid is a petroleum product, which means it is made from crude oil. Gasoline is also made from crude oil, but it has been refined to remove impurities. This makes gasoline a cleaner-burning fuel than lighter fluid. Additionally, gasoline is more efficient meaning that it produces more heat per unit of fuel. VM&P naphtha (i.e. varnish makers’ and painters’ naphtha; naphtha is an alternate name for white gas).

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It creates a lot of smoke so you only want to use it outside or in a large area. I used it in my house, and the smoke created was a bit unpleasant. Reply Iboughtmyboyfriendagenuinezippolighterforhisbirthdayandwhenitcametofillingittheinstructionssaidtoonlyusezippolighterfluid,aretheydoingthistomakemoremoneyorisitactuallyasafetyprecaution?Ihaveswanextrarefinedlighterfluid,willthatbeokaytouse? As fuel in a Zippo, charcoal lighter fluid, like motor oil, will not work. Spinning the striker wheel will create a shower of sparks but the sparks won’t produce enough heat to vaporize the fuel. The lighter will not light, much less explode. Your nose hairs are safe. How To Fill A Zippo Lighter ABOVE (L to R): (1) disposable butane lighter; (2) refillable butane lighter; (3) butane refill canister; (4) to fill, hold both canister and lighter upside down, mate the fittings, push until it feels good.There are many alternative fuels to light your Zippo’s fire, some of which may prove easier to attain in a survival situation than the original Zippo lighter fuel.