Will the Polar Exp # 30184 ever start to smoke?
993438
On the underside of the engine are 2 switches. One is the smoke unit and the other is the reverse unit. Make sure the smoke unit switch is on and put smoke fluid in the smoke stack. Be careful not to overfill the smoke stack. Only turn the reverse switch to on if you want to be able to reverse the engine direction.
1168426
we have had no problem with the cover in mich. or az. but the smoker itself does not work, we have given brinkman smoker to kids for Christmas no problem we have had one in az. and in mich. and had to have a new one and it does not work, my husband thru away the receipt so we can not send it back, but cannot use it.
1534646
I just let my elec smoker do its thing. In the winter months I smoke heavily for an hour plus then take it off the smoker and put it in the oven wrapped in tin foil. 250F or 225 for lots more time.
1704049
Heck yes!!!!! It will smoke quite a bit during start up once coals are white add the Wood...I recommend a Charcoal Chimney to start coals about 14 bucks last for years.
1927183
Not that I can tell. However, I have had mine on my smoker for 2 years now and it keeps temp very well.
202507
in my experience NONE. Mine blow up with 21 hours with zero help from either the manufacturer or Amazon. It was disapointing to say the least. I have found out since that 3600 rpm Chinese diesel will almost without exception fail. The price was too good for a reason
2039675
I think the max the temperature has reached is 225, which is the same as my old element. I have an older model smoker.
956374
NO, I don't think so, I've used mine three times already, 10 to 15 minutes each time, no smoke or getting hot. Might want to send it back...
2282468
I would think so. I use mine under a smoker on the deck. I've had it more than a year with no problems.
1890826
Not that I've seen. I use it a couple times a week, cooking burgers, chicken and steak. The only time I've seen smoke is when I've burnt the food. I only wish Nordic Ware would make a lid to fit it.
1516462
Good question. I E- mailed Emson twice and have had no response. I called customer service twice to ask about problems with my smoker and still have no response. Might want to re consider purchase.
755350
First off, let me say this, the one I got has an accuracy of +/-5 degrees on the rise temp. But then the temp has to drop almost 40 deg's before it will turn back on. This is not a tight enough tolerance for a smoker. Now if I remember correctly, looking at the back of the stat, with two contacts up and one down in the mid section, the one in the middle is the common, and the won to the upper right is the normally closed. these are the two pins you will want to use for heating. I recommend double checking this with a multimeter to be sure. I will double check later tonight.
1123316
It really depends on how much smoke you are blowing through it. It could last you anywhere from 3 days to 3 months. It really just depends
235073
Mine stays outside(covered when not in use). Smoked the other night when it was about 12 degrees outside. Product came out the same as if it were 70.
152032
Yes, if you buy the cold smoke attachment. Amazon sells it and it attaches to the chip loading opening for true cold smoking. You can get a very low temp. smoke with the base unit but it is not a true "Cold smoke"
1050629
Sorry Brent I haven't been able to get any smoke out of mine. Sixty years ago when I was 8 I had no problems, but today trains are not near as good as the old metal ones. Sorry.rick
1710357
Unlike Stephen, I have no problem keeping a temp. of 225 degrees after you get the burners adjusted just right. You'll need to keep an eye on it for a little while until the temp. moderates to what you desire. Nor any problem getting wood to smoke at 225 degrees (I don't get that one at all). As noted, cold and windy conditions make keeping the smoker at 225 kinda tough to do. I'm not sure that any smoker could do better in those conditions. Also as noted, the temp. gauge is inaccurate as they all are (20-30 degrees off). You MUST invest in a separate thermometer if you want a successful smoke. Mine has dual probes...one for the meat and one to monitor the temp. of the smoker. I'm quite pleased with this smoker!