Just bought this. After a few uses, the barrel by the heat controls I'd getting very hot &amp; there's a funny smell. Any of you others notice this?
610056
I've noticed that too. My old Revlon one didn't get quite as hot and I could put my hands up to it without getting burnt. I think it's the difference between the this one having ion technology and the old one not having it. My old one did, however, also have the funny smell. I had it for about ten years before it died. I'm wondering if it's possibly the nature of the beast with this product when made by Revlon. I believe the smell is from the bristles getting hot, but I could be incorrect on that.
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
1965684
Yeah the fore grip is slightly loose and has a little wiggle when you maneuver the gun. Its two separate pieces of wood on the fore grip connected together (one on top and one on the bottom) around the barrel. You could probably just run two screws up the bottom piece to the top to hold it together better, but make sure to bore out slots for the screws before running them through the wood.
1844414
SMILE! Mine does that also. Took me 'aback' for just a quick moment, but, then I figured out it was the oil in the heater that is heating up and getting ready to do it's job. I hope it sounds a bit like 'gurgling'?????I hope this answers your questions.
491225
Mine did this also, after only a few weeks! maybe heated too much? maybe not well constructed? if you have the receipt, return it!
166971
My heater had a VERY brief smell-I would be concerned if it is lasting any length of time. Make sure the back is clear and there is some clearance underneath. (Ours is on a hardwood floor) Good luck-I really like ours.
1003006
I did. I was just not as "forceful" with it. I just went over the burner lightly, removing as much of the gunk as I could. It didn't seem to affect it at all. Of course, I did end up getting the "sparker" wet, but once it dried (I just sparked it a few times) it lit right up. Haven't had any issues with any of it at all.
683159
The only way to find out the problem is to take it apart. It's probably a problem in the piston area. So your going to want to take a look at the piston, piston spring, and piston chamber. Also make sure that the seal is still good around the barrel and the hop-up and the piston nozzle.
1688419
The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML
2219557
when i first put mine out it also wouldn't turn on. I removed the control box from the unit and turned it on and it worked again and so i reinstalled it and it has worked fine since. I believe it had something to do with the control box being put into a bind because of the mounting holes in the barrel being a bit off center of the mounting bolts in the control box.
684814
Plastic smell goes away after a few uses. The temp dropping I don't think is normal. You might want to check if it's still under warranty. Hope this helps!
353644
I had a smell in the beginning but as they say below it wore off...if it continues I would contact the manufacture for another model. Make sure to check for melting plastic...also make sure the outside doens get hot.
935827
Yes..first time using..temp is difficult to get over250, and drops to 150 immediately on opening grill top. Does anyone else notice that the back of the grill is open above the black backing? Heat is escaping, though doesn't feel like much. The food, hamburgers and sausage, seems to be cooking though, and nicely. What's the deal here?
1956315
I agree. I thought it was a dead mouse in the basin. I took the apparatus apart and found nothing. I believe it is the plastic smell from the holding tank. I use a spray bottle to dampen the shrouds and that seems to help. I do like the power , and size of this cooler though.
1142174
Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!
710603
My heater smelled the first two times i used it. Now when i use it its ok now its the paint burns off a little then it will be ok i love mine you should run it outside first and it will be ok.
2211672
I am not sure what your concern is. Is it deterioration from sun exposure? Is it bacteria growth in full sun? I have one in shade and the other gets 1/2 day sun. No problems with either. These barrels are heavy duty construction. They will most likely outlive me.