How long does it smoke and how often do you need to fill?
1792226
Like any smoker, it depends on how hot the fire is, how moist the chips are and how much you put in it A fully loaded chamber with wet chips over moderately low heat lasts me at least an hour. This is not device for very long smoking but an adapter for a grill.
1753576
you use about 2" inches a day. It should last 3-4 months. I do not it use everyday,and I have some left.
699215
I usually fill it ( about 1.5- 2 gallons) if that. I'm running it at 80-100% load for about 12 hours and still have gas left over
749812
I believe that the smoke function can be set for up to 7 hours, in 30 minute increments. It can hold at least 6 bisquettes at once.
1389508
It depends on how long you use it for. If you are doing it for a straight period of time you probably need to fill it every few hours or so.
580329
I have only had it a week. I use it twice a day. However you don't use but a dab at a time.
1493954
Quite while. I fill it and then walk away, so it takes 2 or 3 hours at least. If I go back to the kitchen I often top it up, it seems to work faster if it is full or near full and using the entire filter.
1751893
10 minutes after you plug it. It will give you a boatload of smoke on a 30-45 second press of the button then needs a couple minutes to hear back up and go again. It kept my corner lot front yard smokey for 4 hours on Halloween.
327595
I fill mine every day. I guess it all depends on how dry your air is; I don't know. I am very happy with mine.
1133142
Just wait till it uses all the fluid. A little goes a long way. Full it lasted me around 26hrs. Periodicly taking it out to get real hot then back in the bag.
1729769
Yes for sure, I smoked a 18 pounder last Christmas it was amazing, super juicy too, I did brine it in vegetable stock and seasonings for about a day and it took like 7 hours to smoke.
1790400
Once the stuff you put in it wears out or runs out . . it will stop smoking. We put the scented stuff in the first year & that was enough. Took a while to run out but it ran clean the next time we put it on the tree.
234622
I have used this exact smoker for 2 years and make a LOT of processed meat. I like to add wood for the first 2-3 hours and you will need to put in more chips every 20 minutes or so. After that I am just using the "smoker" to slow cook the meat, a typical batch of 25lbs of sausage takes about 4-5 hours. Also this doesn't use much propane, using a 175 degree temperature I can get an easy 15 hours of use on a 5 gallon tank. I haven't paid that much attention but at least 3 batches of meat if not more.
1966171
depending on what you are using it for. I know smokers have to change it twice a year. Once a year is what I do.
1091721
I have had mine for two years. For the first,I smoked and it was in the room. For the second, it has been in my new house's basement near the cat litter. I check the filters every month, and so far I've only had to blow them clean with compressed air. I think it depends on what you are asking the machine to clean, but I would not let it discourage me from buying this. really works great.
1848905
Drymistat will last, according to my estimate, around 3 years or more, mine has been in my cigar box for about 8 months and I filled it up with distilled water only once, when I bought it. I will have to add water to gel beads in about 4 months. I am not a heavy smoker, I use a Drymistat tube for my Xicar travel case designed for up to 5 cigars max. So if you have a bigger cigar box you may need several units depending on dimension of the box and frequency of use and rotation to keep a 70% moisture inside your cigar box. An important factor to consider is hermeticism, how tight is the closure of the box you use to keep the moisture inside. Drymistat will last, according to my estimate, around 3 years or more, mine has been in my cigar box for about 8 months and I filled it up with distilled water only once, when I bought it. I will have to add water to gel beads in about 4 months. I am not a heavy smoker, I use a Drymistat tube for my Xicar travel case designed for up to 5 cigars max. So if you have a bigger cigar box you may need several units depending on dimension of the box and frequency of use and rotation to keep a 70% moisture inside your cigar box. An important factor to consider is hermeticism, how tight is the... » Read More Drymistat will last, according to my estimate, around 3 years or more, mine has been in my cigar box for about 8 months and I filled it up with distilled water only once, when I bought it. I will have to add water to gel beads in about 4 months. I am not a heavy smoker, I use a Drymistat tube for my Xicar travel case designed for up to 5 cigars max. So if you have a bigger cigar box you may need several units depending on dimension of the box and frequency of use and rotation to keep a 70% moisture inside your cigar box. An important factor to consider is hermeticism, how tight is the closure of the box you use to keep the moisture inside. « Show Less
1195130
It is sold empty and you will need to buy lighter fluid separately. A filled lighter should last a month unused and two weeks depending on usage. They are easy to refill, just take the top off and fill with your preferred fluid. Also, is best to buy the flints and wicks upfront so you are covered when the need arises.