Everyone knows that gas lighters are almost an indispensable item in modern life. They are very comfortable, are not afraid of water and do not go out from gusts of wind. In addition, they are easy to refill and easy to use.
Appearance
Zippo's Eternal Match Lighter is the perfect new addition to the gasoline lighter market relatively recently. Despite this, she has already managed to gain considerable popularity and arouse consumer confidence.
An eternal match is a rather elegant and stylish accessory that can become your indispensable assistant. It is very compact, but it is not easy to lose it, because the manufacturer took care of a special clasp-carabiner, with which the device is securely attached to clothes or other items.
Due to its small size, the flint will look great on a bunch of keys, thereby replacing the familiar keychain. In addition, it can serve as a useful and original gift at the same time.
Scope of application
First of all, this novelty is intended for people engaged in tourism, for travelers and just lovers of leisure in the country.
Unfortunately, nature does not always make us happy with good weather. Therefore, on long hikes, fishing, during a picnic, etc., the eternal match Zippo can become simply irreplaceable. When it rains or a piercing wind blows, this device can reliably protect you from the cold - to light a fire with a lighter will not be difficult.
The match can be set on fire even at a temperature of -30 ⁰C, and in any weather. Even if you accidentally drop a lighter in a puddle, it is enough to simply wipe the magnesium strip on some fabric, and the flint will again be in working condition.
Not only now, but in the future, the eternal match will become a reliable and economical companion for many years to come. This device can be used not only in nature, but also at home. For example, to kindle a gas stove or smoke cigarettes. In addition, in the private sector, it is sometimes necessary to burn harvested fallen leaves in the garden, grass, wood or paper.
The efficiency of this device is obvious. Instead of buying ordinary matches, which are often of poor quality and do not want to light up at all, it is better to purchase a reliable and durable flint. Eternal match It will serve for a long time, since it has excellent quality flint, and gasoline can be added as needed.
Description of Zippo lighter
The device consists of a flat or cylindrical metal container of silver color. Its contents are ordinary gasoline or other liquid fuels: alcohol, kerosene, etc. The kit also includes one single “match”, which is a solid metal tube, at the end of which is a cotton wick soaked with a combustible substance.
This most eternal match has on the side a special surface made of magnesium, with which a spark is cut out, as a result of which the wick soaked with fuel ignites.
How to use a lighter match
In order to carve a fire, it is necessary to unscrew the match rod and strike it on the lighter body at the location of the magnesium strip. It should be noted that in the first application is an eternal match, most likely will not catch fire. It is necessary to strike it several times in a row to remove the special protective coating from the flint. A cotton wick soaked with a combustible substance instantly picks up a spark and the flame ignites.
It is recommended to keep the fire no more than 10 seconds, otherwise the cotton wick will completely burn out. If this nevertheless happened, you can replace it with a small strip of fabric consisting of several threads or use a wick from a regular gasoline lighter.
Flint Zippo refuel by pouring inside the tank about 5-10 grams of gasoline or other flammable liquid, then the device must be shaken, and the lighter is ready for further use. After refueling, be sure to make sure that no combustible material has got on your hands or clothing and only then can you light a match.
Tip: to minimize the evaporation of flammable liquid, before the very first refueling, a small piece of cotton wool should be placed inside the bottle.
Zippo lighter is absolutely safe, reliable, and in some cases simply irreplaceable. Therefore, it can be useful not only for a desperate extreme, but also for a simple housewife.