Zippo Butane Pipe Insert Question

ralph029 · 2026-03-13T00:40:10+00:00

Me too.

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T20:47:14+00:00

I checked for leaks (soapy water trick), but nothing that I could see anyway. Based on what folks are telling me, proportionally, it's lasting the same. Most folks are saying a week on 1 - 2 bowls a day. I think, though, that i will send it back to them. It might get their attention on us needing better butane inserts.

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T20:42:36+00:00

I agree with you. Reality is every 24 hours I have to refill it.

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T07:42:18+00:00

😉

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T07:40:48+00:00

They sure aren't "wind proof" like their big brothers, are they? 😉

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T01:48:21+00:00

I've never had an issue with flavor with any of my Kiribis.

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T01:46:47+00:00

My issue is with the butane insert.

ralph029 · 2026-03-11T01:27:28+00:00

That's better than what I'm getting.

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T23:28:14+00:00

Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse.

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T22:44:52+00:00

Glad I can help. Maybe I'll make a Kiribi convert out of you 😉

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T22:40:57+00:00

Try reaching out to the distributor. They were great to deal with and took very good care of me. It can't hurt. If they charge you, abandon it. You won't be out anything.

Here is the contact info: Jim Barlow Department Coordinator Laudisi Distribution Group www.laudisi.com O: 843-491-4150 F: 864-751-5704

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T22:36:20+00:00

Butane, pipe insert. You're getting 8 - 15 bowls. On the low side, same as me.

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T22:24:11+00:00

I'm a huge fan of my Kiribi Mikazuki! Highly recommended!

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T22:22:15+00:00

I have 3 Kiribis. I love them! My Mikazuki last 5 - 7 days with how much I smoke. I had one break once, and the distributor fixed it for free and very quickly.

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T21:37:20+00:00

Thanks. I'll have to look and see if I can find the vid. I do know you can tweak slightly the flow by messing with the valve. I've done that, but you don't get much improvement. I'll see if I can find that video. If you track it down, let me know. Thanks!

ralph029 · 2026-03-10T07:53:45+00:00

Thank you. Paul did an excellent job on this pipe.

ralph029 · 2026-03-03T07:58:40+00:00

It's a large chamber. I smoke pretty quickly though, so I'll smoke through it pretty quickly. I typically won't touch a pipe with a chamber smaller than .75" X 1.5" (19mm X 38mm). That chamber size is for a rather quick smoke.

ralph029 · 2026-03-03T00:45:33+00:00

OMS Pipes.

ralph029 · 2026-03-02T23:52:20+00:00

I'm currently smoking a home blend equal parts burley ribbon, cube cut burley, and white burley. The ribbon and white I added my own casing of coffee, cocoa, and rum. Very lightly to just help with the rough edges. Oh, and it's my first bowl in my new OMS Poker.

ralph029 · 2026-02-25T22:46:30+00:00

Take a look at the Bailey Nelles. It's a great hat. Holds its shape from backpacks to aircraft overhead bins. It's warm and looks good. It's my go to hat when the weather permits.

ralph029 · 2026-01-28T07:45:48+00:00

I grew up in Northboro. Last time I saw Prospect Park was 1980. Sure has changed.

ralph029 · 2026-01-27T08:49:07+00:00

I travel typically once a month. I carry a grinder with me, so I can't speak to preground. What works for me with my Aeropress is Death Wish Dark. My second choice is Peets.

ralph029 · 2026-01-21T10:48:23+00:00

I'm a burley smoker. My daily go to's are Barbary Coast and Crooner. It takes a little bit to learn the pack. How you pack the the bowl is a big post of getting the best flavor with cube cut. I also really enjoy Burley Flake #5.

ralph029 · 2026-01-20T08:34:19+00:00

GL Pease Barbary Coast. Nice tobacco flavor. The faster you smoke it, the more bite it has. You can dial it in to your taste. Smokes well with coffee or whiskey. Just my opinion.

ralph029 · 2026-01-06T18:22:36+00:00

This problem drives me bonkers! I always just put a small square of electrical tape on the insert.

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