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Can you fill a Zippo lighter with alcohol?
I’ve tried two other fuels in a Zippo. 91% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol): Worked fine. was able to spark up fairly easily. Also evaporated fairly quickly from the resevoir.
Can I use alcohol instead of lighter fluid?
Yes, but it’s not as effective as other types of fluids. You could use Butane, which is what regular lighter fluid is, or other more combustible fluids. But, as a direct answer to question, yes. You can use ethanol as lighter fluid.
Can I use grill lighter fluid in a Zippo?
Yes, you CAN use any lighter fluid in a Zippo lighter.
Can whiskey be used as lighter fluid?
Can whiskey be used as lighter fluid? You can use whiskey or even the bottle itself to help open a campfire in a pinch. However, if your lighter does not work, you can also use a round whiskey bottle with a little water as a magnifying glass to light your ignitor.
Can you use acetone in a Zippo?
Acetone was not a consideration. BUT if you put two drops of acetone (or other flammable liquid) directly on the wick of a Zippo and spin the striker wheel, the acetone will ignite and burn for 30 seconds.
Can I put grill lighter fluid in a Zippo?
refillable flint style lighters usually use naphtha based fluids, where charcoal fluids are methanol or alcohol based, which may work fine or have unintended consequences. Ronsonol fluid is usually around $2.00 dollars for 5 ounces. Zippo fluid is fine as well and is around the same cost.
What can be used instead of lighter fluid?
Household lighter fluid alternatives:
- Newspaper: Ball up 2 or 3 sheets and place under your charcoal grate.
- Whiskey*: Any high proof alcohol really.
- Rubbing alcohol*: Be sure to let this burn out completely before cooking over it.
- Cardboard Egg Crate: Take 1/2 of the bottom of the crate, place coals into it.