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Review on πŸ”₯ Silver Arc Zippo 65828 Lighter Insert by Ryan Foxz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Solid insert for USB lighter

I have just received this replacement USB lighter which came in an original Zippo box with a charging cable hidden behind the lighter. It's almost exactly the same size and appears to be a very well made heavy duty insert that fits very nicely in my Zippo lighter case (sold separately). Once inserted into my separate case, it feels really good. As far as I can tell this is as advertised and meets Zippo's strict standards, however battery life is yet to be determined in the future. The only thing I have to get used to is the double click to light the lighter. UPDATE: I originally checked the positives of this lighter a while ago on the day I received it from another supplier. I own two of these lighters. After some time and use now since then there are a few things that need updating. It's still a good looking and well made lightweight insert that feels good paired with the Zippo body. It's nowhere near having to fill up with dirty lighter fluid, change the flint regularly, or maybe even change the wick. It originally fitted my old 90's replacement lighter body very, very snugly, but after charging it a few times it has worn down a bit and become looser. It has now become necessary to gently press it back into the body of the lighter after repeated use to keep the intended insert/body in the correct fit. To solve the problem, I bought a new 2021 lighter body, but even with it, after several charges, the same problem appeared again. In my case, daily charging led to a second problem with installation and use in the case. Of course, if the battery could somehow be made to hold a charge for more than two or three days, that would be better. Or, IF it was possible to purchase a case with a loading hole/rubber plug, this would greatly reduce the number of times it takes to remove that insert from the case. Now I'm curious how long it takes for the battery to stop charging compared to similar USB charging plasma lighters. I hope this review will be somewhere in the distant future?

Pros
  • Genuine Zippo Windproof Double Plasma Arc Beam; Dual push button ignition
Cons
  • Very expensive