It was delivered to me two days ago. I put the oil which comes with it. It worked, but while it was working, it was smoking. Is that really bad sign?
843646
The smoke is probably water vapor...you were pumping down a AC system, right? Mine did the same thing...I've used it several times and always see what looks like "smoke" coming from it...as long as the oil is filled to the level line on the sight glass and you keep it level while it's running, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
843647
No it is not a bad sign you will have smoke/steam come for the vent on this pump. Not a concern at all just when you turn the device off make sure your still holding a negative pressure.
843648
it will smoke through the vent...which is the stuff and moisture you are burning off which comes out of the ac system
1185497
Mine arrived without any oil. I remember I have to run to get some oil the morning after. It could be that now they put the oil before shipping or that it was returned by a customer.
1185498
Mine needed oil to be added. I would think that yours was test run and they forgot to remove the oil before shipping it.
1088051
Sounds like there may be a problem. I've been using and ordering the olive oil for the past number of months without a problem. Delivery has always been timely.�
1060626
Hi Ibought this productce for Christmas I have sent a couple emails saying it dosnt work an first when turned on it smelt like smoke an its going to cost me $55 to send back .I have asked if any other way I can get refund as postage back to USA to dear.
1633578
i still have my brand new one that is not working....they ask me to send it to a corporated store in Miami...i am in the bahamas...I repared the first one but not this one....so I have to pay for transport to «Miami and then if it only a bad connection that I didn't find I will have to pay for the work at the shop.Hello this is a brand new generator...so I think I will have to buy another from another compagny...a tri-fuel one or gazoline one that I could change the carburator for propane with a kit...that I already did it a few times and it work good.....Pierre
1225293
No doesn't work well. My quit wotk after 2 months, while using very little. Couldn't return cuz didn't have the box it came in, and didn't have a car to get a ride to the UPS store for a shipping box or the money to ship It out. Wouldn't buy it get somthing else for you room. Sorry about negitivity good luck e
339737
Mine was too man. However it works perfect. I know I was thinking someone used and returned it. Not the case to. That oil stinks right. The reason is they put oil in it test it then drain but during shipping it gets upside down. Don't worry just put on level surface and add oil
1280477
I had no trouble with smoking and strong smells. Did you take the plastic prongs off of the plug???? I used it Xmas eve, I have two of them, one for keeping a pasta dish warm and the other to saute seafood and had no unexpected results. I think they are great.
1734500
Yes, I had that burning smell as well. And some sparking as well. It is not normal and very dangerous. I stopped use it and thrown out it.
1205967
I too, saw the "E2" warning. I unplugged it and cleaned it, to try again. Well, that's when it happened!! Unplug it, carefully place it back in the box, and send it back! Mine got so hot, it almost melted the counter top. (it did melt part of the smoker!) Send it back! Take no chances.
597234
SAME PROBLEM HERE.. CONTACTED THE VENDOR WITH ABSOLUTELY NO REPONSE OR FOLLOWUP.. In my opinion it's a piece of crap.. I replaced it with Weller ML500MP Mini Butane Soldering Iron.. it works..
1312410
Hi Gene - this was backordered, and I got mine today. There was no damage at all due to shipping. I followed the "first time" instructions (add oil, install air filter, run unloaded i.e. with air tank valve open for 20 minutes) - that all went fine.It is working perfectly so far.Boy - its really strong and well built too. The manual is kind of crappy though - but its not rocket science.Rob
1489608
Yea..get rid of it..its a piece of junk,had mine for a few months,it started sparking on the inside and smoking really bad when ever i used it,i tossed it
568435
Check your oil level before starting. They may have not tightened the oil cap before shipping. Add only recommended oil if needed.
2205300
Its not an oil problem its a design flaw. there is a review that tells how to repair it above. IF you dump it right after ever use there shouldn't be to much of a problem.
1475049
Hi. I wouldn't say this is "normal" but I just received a bottle from them, and I've experienced the same thing. The oil is pressed from seeds, so I guess it just wasn't filtered properly. I'm going to run it through a coffee filter. That should take care of the problem.