How to replace the wick from zippo

So, even on the famous lighter that will light always and everywhere, also need to take care. In particular, it is necessary to change the fuse. Yes, in its advertising the company says Zippo is that the wick will last forever, however, if you use not the cleanest of gasoline impurities contained in it, can contribute to the burning wick. When the ignition wick can produce sparks and may even ignite at once — that means it's time to change it.

Try a pair of tweezers to slowly pull the wick up (of course, a nonconducting lighter). When the wick is slightly pulled up, cut with scissors the top part, which protrudes over the edges of the windscreen.

If this procedure does not work or you decide to replace the wick from zippo completely, primarily remove the lighter insert. To do this, one hand to hold the wind — exposed upper part of the lighter, and the lower part of the body. Now look at the bottom of the insert. Saw the head of the screw? It keeps the wick. Carefully Unscrew the screw.

Can now be removed from the insert felt pads. Then use tongs to remove from the housing with a cotton filler and the old wick. Grab the new wick and insert it through the insert, gently push his bottom into the hole on top, place your tweezers and pull up.

Inserting back the cotton filler in the body of the lighter, put the long part of the wick between the layers. The upper part of the wick carefully cut flush with the edge of the windscreen.

Reinstall the felt flap and clamp design screw. The screw should be tightened enough to ensure that the lighter is well inserted into the housing. Before you insert the lighter into the housing, check to flint was loose. If there is a need for this, insert a new flint. Collect the lighter and make sure it opens and closes.