Zippo released a soft flame butane insert. Ignites with the wheel like the classic, but the gas is released by a button. So you have to keep pressing it if you want the flame to stay burning. On the plus side, you can play with the lid as much as you want without wasting fuel and breathing butane. And it fits the 1935 case! I only wish Zippo made actual holes in the insert.
Yeah only downside i can think of with the zippo soft flame insert is if u smoke cigars(like i do) you have to hold that button... Cigars can take a lil while to get lit.. If i gotta hold a button i might aswell use a plastic clipper lighter for $1.99 from the check out line at the gas station
I have the TH-INSERT-G with the see through, goes in and out pretty easily but doesn't come out with use, lasts forever. I like that I can see the amount of butane left (or rather, I just like when I fill it up to see how much there is in there as I'm filling up so I don't overfill and it spurts out)
@@butapioka Can confirm. I have the 912 and it's so beautiful (You can check it in my video 😉). Not only the actual form factor is miles ahead of Zippo, but it also last for months with light usage. The sealing is really great feature.
::Thunderbird insert fix:: If anyone has an issue with getting this insert to light after changing the flint. USE A BIC FLINT from a disposable bic lighter. Zippo flints for some reason will not ignite a flame in these inserts. Trust me and save yourself a headache. The bic flint works flawlessly. Hope this helps someone
Вставка хороша по аутентичному виду, по наличию регулятора (чего нет у вставки Zippo с обычным пламенем) и по прозрачному корпусу (видно наличие газа), нравится и алгоритм работы (что газ подается при открытии крышки и нет кнопки, которую нужно удерживать). Всё хорошо кроме того, что сломалась на второй день использования (кулачковый механизм) теперь крышка корпуса в закрытом положении люфтит и травится газ.
I got mine today and it seems whenever I close it, I can hear it leak gas, have you had that problem? Only way i dont hear it leak gas is when I take it out of the zippo case and flip the cam itself
I have 2 Thunderbirds (g soft flame version.) One is the version you have. It's a PAIN to remove ( like I have to use pliers to remove it from the zippo housing.) The other version that's listed in the brochure is far easier to remove. The Zippo butane insert I have (single flame) goes into the housing easily (as well as removing it.)
The zippo insert fits much better than the thunderbird but luckily my thunderbird fits a little looser than yours and I don't need pliers, maybe they have more size inconsistencies or recently slightly changed the dimensions of the tanks?
On the sides of the insert there are 4 small raised ridges(2 on each side) I took a file and filed them down to almost nothing, my insert still fits snugly but is much easier to remove now!
It is actually pretty good I got it today, the only problem is it leaks like alot using Zippo fluid, but the results are really good for me. I set to be pretty high since my Yellow Flame insert is stuck on low setting, the flames get extremely big. Bigger than I could get on a regular Zippo classic with lighter fluid. The windguard is slightly different, the part next to the cam doesn't get divided into two parts and the holes are less spread out. I reccomend the Thunderbird insert g, but get the transparent one as you can see the butane levels.
I've had mine for a while. It's alright, but the flame height seems very erratic. I'll set it as low as possible, and sometimes it will blast out really high, completely random. Idk if there's something I'm doing wrong, or if I can fix it, but it just burns fuel unnecessarily.
You could be over filling with butane. Before you refill it. Press the butane receiver on the thunderbird with a pen tip.Get all the excess air out before refilling. If its good. Youll have butane spitting out. You literally need to count to 1-2 seconds when filling up. Let it rest 5min.
This happened to me, you can fix it by bending the small metal spring under the cam that presses down on the valve such that it exerts slightly more pressure when the cam is in the closed position. I think the heat may cause it to deform over time.
I just got one of these for Christmas and the gas doesn’t stop flowing when the lid is closed. First time I took it out of my pocket it made a huge fireball and burned my hand. Now when the lid is closed I can hear it hissing, guess it’s going in the trash.
What the heck! That's scary! Hopefully you weren't burned too bad, and that certainly sounds like a defective unit. Sorry you had such a bad experience
I had one thought it was fantastic. I think the only problem is the flints. When changing the flint I lost a small piece which caused the flint not to strike. Otherwise, very nice. Buying another
it is wind resistant (sorry if I forgot to mention that in the video), although I wouldn't say wind "proof" but definitely wind resistant, similar to a factory zippo insert
I'm not sure how it fits in the armor zippos since I don't have any to try myself, sorry. Maybe someone in the comments has one they can try it on and let us all know? :)
It actually looks like yours is an armor Zippo. Armor Zippos have a flat bottom rather than canned and also has a small shield with an “A” in it at the bottom right of the bottom of the zippo. Does that brass one have the shield with an A in it on the bottom?
A few sellers ship these inserts worldwide on eBay. I'm also in Canada, and total costs for a listing I found would be approx. $40 incl. shipping, but the seller sends a free pack of Zippo-branded replacement flints with it. Hope this helps!
Thank you for pointing that out! I must have slipped and said fluid as I was looking at the refill tank, but you are correct it takes butane gas and that is the whole reason I got this over the standard zippo insert which uses zippo fluid. :)
Zippo released a soft flame butane insert. Ignites with the wheel like the classic, but the gas is released by a button. So you have to keep pressing it if you want the flame to stay burning. On the plus side, you can play with the lid as much as you want without wasting fuel and breathing butane.
And it fits the 1935 case!
I only wish Zippo made actual holes in the insert.
Yeah only downside i can think of with the zippo soft flame insert is if u smoke cigars(like i do) you have to hold that button... Cigars can take a lil while to get lit.. If i gotta hold a button i might aswell use a plastic clipper lighter for $1.99 from the check out line at the gas station
I have the TH-INSERT-G with the see through, goes in and out pretty easily but doesn't come out with use, lasts forever. I like that I can see the amount of butane left (or rather, I just like when I fill it up to see how much there is in there as I'm filling up so I don't overfill and it spurts out)
We need thunderbird-resellers in germany so much. Thanks for the review.
My pleasure and thanks for watching!
Tell me if you ever find one, all i can find i EU is either expensive ebay seller or the z-plus insert on amazon
I would love to buy one too. I ordered the Z-plus, so I will see how that goes.
Zorro is better
@@butapioka Can confirm. I have the 912 and it's so beautiful (You can check it in my video 😉).
Not only the actual form factor is miles ahead of Zippo, but it also last for months with light usage. The sealing is really great feature.
Clearly a man of impeccable taste, with the gold dust Zippo. Pure class 😎👍
LOL thanks, and thanks for watching
Hows the lighter holding up today? The gas lasts long?
Still awesome! Lasts a decent amount of time but the best part is how easy it is to check the fluid levels
::Thunderbird insert fix:: If anyone has an issue with getting this insert to light after changing the flint. USE A BIC FLINT from a disposable bic lighter. Zippo flints for some reason will not ignite a flame in these inserts. Trust me and save yourself a headache. The bic flint works flawlessly. Hope this helps someone
Thanks for the tip!
My Zippo Flint was working fine
I pray this works mine will not light unless I put it up to a flame, fresh out of box it lit first time and never again.
Вставка хороша по аутентичному виду, по наличию регулятора (чего нет у вставки Zippo с обычным пламенем) и по прозрачному корпусу (видно наличие газа), нравится и алгоритм работы (что газ подается при открытии крышки и нет кнопки, которую нужно удерживать). Всё хорошо кроме того, что сломалась на второй день использования (кулачковый механизм) теперь крышка корпуса в закрытом положении люфтит и травится газ.
Great video, hope you're having a great day!
Thanks for watching and I hope you have an awesome day too! :)
I got mine today and it seems whenever I close it, I can hear it leak gas, have you had that problem? Only way i dont hear it leak gas is when I take it out of the zippo case and flip the cam itself
I have 2 Thunderbirds (g soft flame version.) One is the version you have. It's a PAIN to remove ( like I have to use pliers to remove it from the zippo housing.) The other version that's listed in the brochure is far easier to remove. The Zippo butane insert I have (single flame) goes into the housing easily (as well as removing it.)
The zippo insert fits much better than the thunderbird but luckily my thunderbird fits a little looser than yours and I don't need pliers, maybe they have more size inconsistencies or recently slightly changed the dimensions of the tanks?
On the sides of the insert there are 4 small raised ridges(2 on each side) I took a file and filed them down to almost nothing, my insert still fits snugly but is much easier to remove now!
It is actually pretty good I got it today, the only problem is it leaks like alot using Zippo fluid, but the results are really good for me. I set to be pretty high since my Yellow Flame insert is stuck on low setting, the flames get extremely big. Bigger than I could get on a regular Zippo classic with lighter fluid. The windguard is slightly different, the part next to the cam doesn't get divided into two parts and the holes are less spread out. I reccomend the Thunderbird insert g, but get the transparent one as you can see the butane levels.
I've had mine for a while. It's alright, but the flame height seems very erratic. I'll set it as low as possible, and sometimes it will blast out really high, completely random. Idk if there's something I'm doing wrong, or if I can fix it, but it just burns fuel unnecessarily.
I've had that happen with mine too randomly
@@TheEnthusiastExperiment mine doesn't shut the gas valve when the lid is closed so it just constantly wastes gas
You could be over filling with butane. Before you refill it. Press the butane receiver on the thunderbird with a pen tip.Get all the excess air out before refilling. If its good. Youll have butane spitting out.
You literally need to count to 1-2 seconds when filling up. Let it rest 5min.
This happened to me, you can fix it by bending the small metal spring under the cam that presses down on the valve such that it exerts slightly more pressure when the cam is in the closed position. I think the heat may cause it to deform over time.
Is it still working till this day or what?
I just got one of these for Christmas and the gas doesn’t stop flowing when the lid is closed. First time I took it out of my pocket it made a huge fireball and burned my hand. Now when the lid is closed I can hear it hissing, guess it’s going in the trash.
Yeah same here
What the heck! That's scary! Hopefully you weren't burned too bad, and that certainly sounds like a defective unit. Sorry you had such a bad experience
or just check/adjust the cam/spring/lever.
I had one thought it was fantastic. I think the only problem is the flints. When changing the flint I lost a small piece which caused the flint not to strike. Otherwise, very nice. Buying another
Is it windproof ?
it is wind resistant (sorry if I forgot to mention that in the video), although I wouldn't say wind "proof" but definitely wind resistant, similar to a factory zippo insert
Does it fit armor zippos?
I'm not sure how it fits in the armor zippos since I don't have any to try myself, sorry. Maybe someone in the comments has one they can try it on and let us all know? :)
It actually looks like yours is an armor Zippo. Armor Zippos have a flat bottom rather than canned and also has a small shield with an “A” in it at the bottom right of the bottom of the zippo.
Does that brass one have the shield with an A in it on the bottom?
Would have like to see the filling process
Thank you for watching and the good feedback, if I do lighter reviews in the future I'll try and include some footage of filling them up. :)
Beautiful case. Copper or brass?
i believe thats the "tumbled brass"
Thanks Dude, I think you're correct if memory serves :)
Can I buy one of these from you? I can't find it in Canada.
A few sellers ship these inserts worldwide on eBay. I'm also in Canada, and total costs for a listing I found would be approx. $40 incl. shipping, but the seller sends a free pack of Zippo-branded replacement flints with it. Hope this helps!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Where did you buy this? Direct or amazon?
Amazon was sold out when I looked last so I found a vendor on ebay and bought it from there
@@TheEnthusiastExperiment do you have a link?
@@sam_iselao_o4522 you can buy on ebay
Anyone selling these in Europe?
im trying to find a insert like this for a slim can anyone help me
we need thunder bird resellers in Philadelphia & Pennsylvania
Yea they seem to be rather tricky to hunt down
P style looks great for stoners.
HAHAHA
the thunderbird insert does not use fluid, it uses butane gas, big difference.
Thank you for pointing that out! I must have slipped and said fluid as I was looking at the refill tank, but you are correct it takes butane gas and that is the whole reason I got this over the standard zippo insert which uses zippo fluid. :)