What Type of Hand Warmer Works Best?
What Type of Hand Warmer Works Best?
I answer the question of what the major differences are between electric hand warmers and refillable hand warmers.
Check out my reviews of each of these Zippo hand warmers :
HeatBank 9s Review : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNW8DEkCm1E&t=191s
12hr Refillable hand warmer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI4tTcOHrwM&t=4s Thank you so much for checking out the video and for showing your support by being a Subscriber.
I see. So you are the guy on the bus that smells strongly of lighter fluid.
I bought the Zippo 12 hr fuel type from Amazon and just used it today. I filled a whole capful using that plastic bottle thingie, and Ronson lighter fuel ($4 on Amazon). I had a lot of trouble lighting it. Not sure if it was lit or not. Some heat came out but it was very low heat and it kept going out several times, turning stone cold. Not sure what the problem is. Did I get a dud? I filled the plastic bottle to the level marked, which should be for 12 hrs. It went out every 3 hrs or so. I kept relighting it, it would be faintly warm for 1-2 hrs then go out again. What am I doing wrong – anyone?
so you’re saying gas is better than electric, especially in cold weather. those of you thinking about buying an electric car- take note of that. it’s important
I can understand that for the normal person a naphtha hand warmer is ideal. I have one my father gave me when I was like 12. But I recently was diagnosed with lupus. One can experience at minimum pain in the cold in one’s hands. So for me since I would have to use it often I am looking into a electric. I just feel they are safer. Yeah it’s only a small chance a naphtha warmer will go wrong if you mishandle it but it’s still a chance.
The power bank feature does make them useful all year round at least.
I do road work and I have kept both. I went electric since the gas powered one couldn’t be “turned off” like you said.
Is there a difference between the orange and black and silver and whatever of the regular 12 hour hand warmers. Knock the burner off the base and you just turned it off. That copper piece that’s underneath the felt needs to be touching the base for this to operate.
I’m 75 and used the Zippo for
Years. The new ones are much
Harder to start. They do get
Hot and stay hot. Good for all
Day rabbit hunting or sitting on
Stand. The electric one as are
Not as potent but really much
Easier to use.
Bro to turn it off put it in a zip lock bag
also the zippo is expensive to run, like 50p for several hours, i had one for 10 years so i know! were as the battery warmers costs a few pence to charge, the batteries will pay for themselves after 30 uses, and the cheap ones on amazon even less than that.
I have 2 petrol handwarmers and I was considering getting a rechargeable one, not now after watching this! Mine came in little a pouch that make them a bit more comfortable to hold. Btw easiest way to put out the petrol ones is to remove the lid then (with some pliers) remove the wick assembly.
You can snap off the burner into an ash tray and let it burn out. You won’t have to have it burn all days
I knock the catalytic burner off with the lid of the warmer.
I was browsing Amazon… Now I saw your video and made it very clear.
Grab catalyst with pliers, pull off, set down on metal surface, it is now out.
Is the refillable one more dangerous, since it is refilled with lighter fluid?
Excellent and brief video . I will op for the fuel Zippo
Have 2 of the refillable hand warmers and when new, they worked amazingly after about a month or so of occasional use they were a pain to light and keep lit. They work awesome if you can keep them going on a cold day. But the keeping them going is the challenge.
Thank you for being on the target!
I purchase the refillable version in the Army it is a worthless mess today i purchased the rechargeable version trust me it really does the job especially in my sleeping bag definitely get one you can and will think me later 🥶
get ya one of those s boston models. you turn the lid around and it goes out and plugs up the fuel tank so it doesnt evaporate as fast. their made of crappy aluminum but i use mine everday.
The smell of the lighter fluid 😑
ty for simple and easy to understand video
Can you store them with fuel in them without it drying up?
Removibg catalist will turn off zoppo.
To put your Zipo hand warmer out, just place it inside a Zip-Lock plastic bag. It also saves the fuel so it lasts longer
Pound for pound, gram for gram, petroleum has twenty times the energy density of lithium ion battery packs. That’s twenty batteries for a single, equal volume of liquid fuel
Can u put the zippo rechargeable in a handwarmer pouch so u dont have to hold it and can u put it in your pocket?
Thinking of pairing the rechargeable ones with a solar panel charger on a long trekking trip.
The fuel based handwarmer will not start a fire, it is really not “burning”, its more of a chemical reaction (catalytic) like in your cars exhaust system. And it does not get hot enough to burn anything. Especially if the cover is left on. Think about it, we put them in our pocket for 12 hours while running.
Oh he cute cute
How do i stop the zippo?
I hate those fuel ones electric tor me… they are almost a wast e of time
You can turn it off the zippo hand warmer.
I just use a glove and remove the catalyst job done
It seems like the burner is good for outdoor living in the wilderness and the electric in the city.
Electric handwarmer might blow up
Hi Nice videos and good demonstration.i have a question does the zippo with fire handwarmer smell from it fuel ? And if it is how much does it smell and will a cloth get the smell of the fuel ?
Use the cloth case to Remove the oven/burner
The one with less drama.
I have both electric and fuel hand warmers. I find they both have their own pros and cons. For me personally, while I like the lighter fluid ones more, I find the temperature to be very inconsistent, I’ll take it out of my pocket, and it’s blazing hot. Then, 10 seconds later, it will be barely even warm from just being in open air, but they last longer than the battery ones, both in operating time and longevity. The electric warmers I find get hotter and have more consistent temperatures, but they also tend to damage themselves due to poor insulation between the heating serface and battery.
I’ve had the fuel zippo for a while now and can attest it burns hot enough to the point I have to take my hand off the exposed metal.
Quick tip: zippo explains on their website that the pouch it comes with is necessary since it regulates oxygen. If you’re looking to get all the life out of your zippo go with the pouch…
I’ve been pondering the electric hand warmers… not for warming hands. but for lunch boxes with metal lunches.
Everyone saying to put in a zip lock bag that’s just too much. I have the best way to light it out. Seriously… JUST SMACK IT UPSIDE DOWN ON A TABLE MAKING THE BURNER COME OFF. ITLL RATTLE INSIDE BUT AS SOON AS THAT COMES OUT IT LIGHTS OUT. I DO IT EVERY SINGLE TIME. A GENTLE TAP ON A TABLE KNOCKS IT OUT AND IT WONT STAY LIT. AND CAN STILL BE REUASABKE ONCW U PUSH IT BACK IN AND LIGHT IT UP. LEAVE THE ZIP LOCK BAG ALONE
If you take the lid off the hand Warmer and take the cap with the element off for a second it goes out and won’t start again until you light it.
I prefer gas
If it’s not American Made and have Zippo stamped on it…well…it wouldn’t be in my pocket..
Its nice to have both. But after much usage, the electric will need batteries replaced. Im always scared of wetting my electric ones though. The fuel ones, I take comfort knowing it isn’t smoldering or flaming but acting like a catalytic converter.
The idea of having a fire in my pocket scares me. Interested to know if people have been injured by them. Sounds nuts to me. Electric must be much safer.
I work industrial repair and have two of the liquid fuel Zippo 12 hour hand warmers. They have, several times, kept me from having a thoroughly shitty work day. A couple of things I’ve noticed and learned about them; to turn it off simply remove the cover and let it cool enough to handle with bare hands ( 30 seconds is plenty). Then, with the edge of the cover, pop the catalyst head off the fuel tank ( bottom part). Obviously caution must be used to not drop or lose it. I simply set it in the top cover for a minute or two and it’s out. I bought a small bag of platinum catalyst to keep a small amount as a backup, as i travel for work, I don’t want the catalyst to go bad and not have any replacement. If you’re having trouble keeping the unit lit but still has fuel in it and the catalyst is good, check the packing under the catalyst chamber. If it is not soft and pliable it wont let enough fuel vapor pass into the catalyst chamber to keep combustion happening. If you’re going to use one of these, i suggest using it and getting used to it at home or in a controlled environment before venturing into the cold. It’s not completely intuitive and knowing how to use it and avoiding the quirks is extremely helpful. You don’t want to ruin an outing in the cold because you couldn’t get your hand warmer to work. I love these thing and have turned on a half dozen co-workers to them. Hope this helps some folks.
I like the fuel version but the smell is a bit too much