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This insert works very well. The double flame is a bit of an overkill for lighting cigarettes but is great for cigars or a pipe. The only thing that makes me wish I had bought a single flame is the double flame uses to much fuel. I would recommend this insert. Suggestion: Decide what you're going to use it for before you choose which you want to buy.
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I used Zippo’s branded butane to fill this and it seems to clog rapidly until no fuel is being released. In fact, I have found that Zippo’s butane doesn’t perform well in any of my torch/jet lighters. But this product should be able to use its own brand fuel, so a bit of a miss if I say so myself.
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The insert is all metal and the butane valve is easily accessible to pump in. The button is a little smaller than I'd like it to be but not a big issue. One thing that didn't get a 5 star is that it doesn't seem to catch flame 100% of the time, so sometimes I do need to click twice to get a flame. Overall it is highly recommended to get the insert and I am looking to get the rechargeable arc model to try as well soon.
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I like this a lot, because with other torch lighters, it's possible that you accidently depress the button (ie in your pocket) and release gas, if not ignite the lighter. Some of my torch lighter buttons seem to press too easily and release butane. Since the zippo torch is secured underneath the traditional zippo enclosure/lid there's absolutely no way for it to do that. Although I don't know that the zippo torch insert vents heat out the sides well like my Xikar lighters. Will have to see. I have used standard butane from Zippo and other brands bought at convenience stores, and it does clog the torch over time. It stands to reason that a more pure butane (ie sold at cigar store) would perform better. I clean my torch heads with a swab and alcohol. Alternatively you can depress the butane right into the torch heads, and or use a can of compressed air (non flammable type), or all three methods, and that will usually clear any debris/carbon build up. If it looks sooty, clean it. For safety sake, you want to empty the butane that's in the lighter first, and let the torch heads cool before doing any maintenance. Read full review
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This insert seems to have it all and works great out of the gate but then you use it for a week. The lighter begins to fail faster and faster until like another poster said it raises your blood pressure. I found if you don't use zippo butane and you fix the governor that is under the rubber o ring it will work fine. Mine has been working great for a month since I did those two things. I would buy this again since it is under 20 but if was more then that I wouldn't.
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