What fuel can I use in my Zippo hand warmer?
Zippo premium lighter fluid
Fill with Zippo premium lighter fluid or hand warmer fluid. This 12 oz. lighter fluid will give you up to 35 refills for the 6 Hour Hand Warmer and 17 refills for the 12 Hour Hand Warmer.
How do liquid fuel hand warmers work?
Once the reservoir is filled, a “catalytic burner” unit is placed atop it. That unit draws the fuel into it and, when exposed to fire (yes you need a separate lighter or matches to start the reaction), begins the combustion process without a visible flame.
Is hand warmer fuel the same as lighter fluid?
Hand warmer uses the same fluid as a Zippo Lighter. Preferably low odor Zippo Lighter Fluid. Hope this helps.
Can you use charcoal lighter fluid in a hand warmer?
Yes, any burning fluid will work, any brand of lighter fluid is best, charcoal fluid evaporates more quickly but even gasoline will do in a pinch. Wick is not designed to stay lit more that a minute; you start burning the wick; can be replaced with patience.
Can I use Coleman fuel in Zippo hand warmer?
Yes. Naphtha is simply lighter fluid. Naphtha is simply lighter fluid. You can use it in your Zippo as well as your hand warmer.
Can I use kerosene in my Zippo?
Although kerosene is a highly combustible hydrocarbon liquid, it doesn’t work in a Zippo. It won’t ignite on its own so, you would need to manually light the wick but, even then, you won’t get a sustainable flame.
Can hand warmers cause fires?
“Of course you want to be careful and read the directions before you use them, but they are pretty safe,” Maples said. “They do produce heat, and heat with other flammable combustibles and flammable liquids is not a good mix, so just keep them away from things like that.”
Can you use Zippo lighter fluid in a Zippo hand warmer?
Filling Your Zippo Hand Warmer Burner unit may have a tight fit. Pour Zippo Lighter Fluid into the appropriate 6 or 12 hour plastic filling cup provided in the package. Do not spill. For 6-Hour Hand Warmers: Fill to line for about 6 hours of heat.
Is Zippo hand warmer fluid the same as lighter fluid?
Well, yes, that is right. But here’s the thing: Though it uses the exact same lighter fluid as you pour into a regular Zippo lighter (aka light petroleum distillate, if we’re being specific) and lights with a source of fire, the Zippo hand warmer is not actually on fire.