Does this dissipate the actual smoke / vapor, or just mask the smell? I want to be able to use an e-cig without anyone noticing, hiding the actual vapor itself since there's no negative smell. Blowing it into my shirt isn't always particularly...
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Well Erin you have no need to worry any more, the smoke buddy actually captures smoke using a carbon filter, the smoke buddy will be the perfect companion to your e-cigarette. You will blow your water vapor in and be pleasantly surprised when nothing happens, I mean no smell no vapor no more anything just clean smoke/vapor less air.
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When I do it I use a mask and if I do it to some one else like my mom or sister I give them a mask as well. Do not do it with out it because it really irritates your throat, and I also have a fan blowing the opposite side your working on ....I am going to check out youtube and see if I can ANY pointers... :)
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We have been using it outside since we purchased it and our smoker has never been wet when we removed the cover. I couldn't understand the "indoor use only" description. Who uses a smoker indoors?
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I recently moved mine from one side of the room to another, into a corner of my living room that seems to harbor cigarette smoke. I did not do this intentionally, I was actually trying to Feng Shui my apartment and needed an earth element there, so I was absolutely shocked when it made such a drastic difference! I smoke in the dining side of my dining/living room combo and watch tv from the aforementioned corner. It DEFINITELY has an impact on the air quality there! I'm on this page because I'm thinking of getting another for my bedroom so I can breathe cleaner air as I sleep.
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I have used mine 3 times so far and had it on for 1/2 hour and there was no smoke. It works great for me.
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I know this is an older question, but in my opinion, it does very little to combat smoke stink. It helps a little - but will not solve the problem if you're smoking indoors... no matter what you're smoking.
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This smoke buddy works 100% and is not like a toilet paper roll with ur home made filters. I looked for months and tried almost everything. This smoke buddy will filter the fattest cloud you can exhale and no smoke will come out the other side guarantee. It doesn't last long. Probably about 15 fat clouds of smoke then it gets harder to blow the air through and stops filtering. The filter is actually charcoal sand like pieces which let air pass through but no impurities. The charcoals pores clog once they trap enough bad stuff. Its like the filters they use to distil alcohol.
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my husband smokes. I put it just next to the bar he usually sits. it doesn't work that well as i expected. but i can tell the difference by the color if he is not at home. the only thing i like is the filter which doesn't need to replace (cost extra money). Hope it helps
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I'm sure they make masks big enough to use with it but typically... You would need a face shield I think. As far as vapors being filtered out, yes it would do it. As far as full face protection and vision protection? I would look elsewhere. The silicone could probably be easily damaged by sparks.
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No it won't. That's exactly the reason I bought mine and it is maybe 10 - 15% better. Like the other person said - maybe if you were to buy several... But a nonsmoker is always going to be able to smell even the lowest level of cigarette smoke. And as a former smoker, even the lowest level seems like too much. I've only had my unit for 2 weeks and the red indicator mark is at the half way mark, so I haven't decided yet what I'll do when it's pegged out. Good luck!
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Don't use. I find that a total of 4oz (or less) of chunks generates more than enough smoke for the tightly sealed smoker (great feature). Trapping the smoke and moisture is what provides such great meats and etc. This type of smoker can easily over smoke. Why generate more smoke?
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quite simple, inhale smoke normally, but then you exhale into the product. You have to create a seal around the opening of the product and blow threw the device. It does take more pressure then a normal exhale because you have to push the smoke through the carbon material. That said, it works remarkably well, reduces odor dramatically and the smoke that goes in comes out as just air
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It doesn't smoke so much but I use it in my bathroom while bathroom fan is on and an air purifier, I wouldn't do it with the hood, the reason they ask you to blow dry out out so you can use a round brush in order to get as much humidity out of your hair.
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I have one of these smokers. It only produces a small wisp of smoke on high heat and nothing noticeable on a lower heat. Will not set off smoke alarms or anything like that. Your house will have odor of the smoke while cooking and you might still get a slight sniff of it the next morning but it is nothing objectionable or overpowering.
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Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your... » Read More Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. « Show Less
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If you meant "bad" smoking smell, I would say "yes" it works to eradicate smoking smell from the air. My father smokes and unless I'm right in his presence when he's doing it, I don't smell it. I would say "yes." In general, yes, it works well for that. Pet smells, too, by the way. I have a dog, it doesn't smell in her room. Cuts down on the dust all through the (small) house. I'm glad I invested in one!
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I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking... » Read More I quit smoking a few years ago. If I did, I would smoke outside. The odor meter seems sensitive when I cook, so I think it would spike up, I'm not sure about deodorizing the air though. I think it would clean it of some particles, but perhaps not eliminate how stinky cig smoke is. I heard the Vapor cigs don't stink. Overall I like the product for pet dander and dust. The fan noise is soothing...The machine would be better than no machine if I/someone was smoking indoors. I hope you don't have loved ones who don't smoke living in your house or pets. Sorry to be a ninny. Maybe you're smoking fish: yes, I betcha after a while it would help with the smoked fish odor. « Show Less