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Z Plus Torch

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Anybody else have problem with the Z Plus not lighting on the first try? It seems like it always talks a couple pushes of the button before it fires. I know it's no Dupont but a have a Zippo that's from 92 and nicely broken in.

I'm using Ronson Butane.
 
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The butane could be your problem.

Try blowing it out and filling it up with some triple refined fuel. I bet that solves your problems.
 

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I would suggest some Vector fuel. I use it exculsively now and works grea tin all my lighters. I got it from cigarmony.com
 

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Also, don't push really fast. Let the butane start flowing slightly before triggering the ignition. You don't have to do it in separate steps, just don't push down really hard and fast.
 
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