eBay Cold Smoker Opinions

rcbaughn · 03-15-2013, 03:28 AM

What do you guys think of this guys cold smoker? $99 shipped, or $129 for a cordless one that runs off of some kind of battery.

Venturi Cold Smoker

Seems to be made pretty well, I just don't know about buying from someone that no one has heard of, and don't know if $129 is a good price on something like that really. I know the Smokedaddy is about that if I ain't wrong. The cordless option if it will run a long time would be awesome. Be able to run the thing anywhere would be useful no doubt since where I smoke and grill I would have ti run a heck of a long extension cord to any kind of fan or air pump that was on one of these things.

ButtBurner · 03-15-2013, 04:28 AM

those types of generators are prone to getting plugged up with tar

I have an Amazen Smoker pellet burner, it works fantastic and costs about $40, and uses no electricity

http://www.amazenproducts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=12

rcbaughn · 03-15-2013, 05:50 AM

That sucks, never heard of the tar problem. That would be a pretty big issue no doubt and aggravating.

K-JUN · 03-15-2013, 05:59 AM

+1 for Amazen Smoker.

Dr_KY · 03-15-2013, 06:06 AM

Depending on what you are using it on ie home stand alone cold smoker or a pit would make the choice a bit more one sided . Looks to be overkill in some areas with that big ol fan hanging off it and exposed to the elements. I don't know anyone personally that has the unit you are looking at so I couldn't say if it was worth the investment. Where's it shipped from? ( sorry haven't clicked the eBay link )

I would go with a simple , proven and robust smoke daddy if I wanted air assistd or the ProQ cold smoke generator for a drum or WSM sort of cooker.

IamMadMan · 03-15-2013, 06:10 AM

+1 for A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker.

Plus pellets are more readily available from Treager or doitbest.com without any shipping fees. I use mine set inside my smoker without a heat source to cold smoke cheese, sausage, ham, and bacon. No special equipment needed to be plugged in.

Dr_KY · 03-15-2013, 06:16 AM

I would run something like this on The Meat Beast but change the fan to a simpler fish tank pump that I could easily keep out of the elements. I like that it's stainless.

Marwendholt · 03-15-2013, 06:16 AM

I would get the A-Maze-N pellet smoker, no moving parts or electrical widgets to break down simply light it, let it burn a bit, then blow it out and let it do its thing.

deguerre · 03-15-2013, 07:46 AM

Isn't that the unit made by woodpelletsmoker?

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=151795

PaPaQ · 03-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Isn't that the unit made by woodpelletsmoker?

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=151795

That's what I'm thinking.

Johnny_Crunch · 03-15-2013, 09:36 AM

It looks like it to me.

LM600 · 03-15-2013, 10:34 AM

I use a £2.75 mesh sieve, pushed up in the middle and sawdust to cold smoke.

AussieTitch · 03-15-2013, 05:29 PM

I use a Smoke Daddy magnum,it does gum up a bit,just needs the occasional clean out
great unit

Budman1 · 03-15-2013, 06:05 PM

Move up here to Buffalo, you can cold smoke all you want.

Yellowhair42 · 03-15-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieTitch

I use a Smoke Daddy magnum,it does gum up a bit,just needs the occasional clean out
great unit

I'm a machinist and I made my own.How do you clean it?

03-15-2013, 03:28 AM	#1
rcbaughn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Birmingham, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	eBay Cold Smoker Opinions What do you guys think of this guys cold smoker? $99 shipped, or $129 for a cordless one that runs off of some kind of battery. Venturi Cold Smoker Venturi Cold Smoker Seems to be made pretty well, I just don't know about buying from someone that no one has heard of, and don't know if $129 is a good price on something like that really. I know the Smokedaddy is about that if I ain't wrong. The cordless option if it will run a long time would be awesome. Be able to run the thing anywhere would be useful no doubt since where I smoke and grill I would have ti run a heck of a long extension cord to any kind of fan or air pump that was on one of these things. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Performer, Weber Smokey Joe, Mini-WSM, ECB Electric.

03-15-2013, 05:50 AM	#3
rcbaughn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Birmingham, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That sucks, never heard of the tar problem. That would be a pretty big issue no doubt and aggravating. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Performer, Weber Smokey Joe, Mini-WSM, ECB Electric.

03-15-2013, 05:59 AM	#4
K-JUN Take a breath! Join Date: 02-10-13 Location: Lafayette, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 for Amazen Smoker. __________________ My Name Is Brady But My Friend Call Me KJ Check Out The BBQ Brethern Throwdowns Here. Cajun Grill Charcoal Pit; WSM 22.5"; Homemade UDS; Modified Brinkmann Smoker; Sausage Maker Smokehouse; Crown Verity Gas Grill.

03-15-2013, 06:06 AM	#5
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depending on what you are using it on ie home stand alone cold smoker or a pit would make the choice a bit more one sided . Looks to be overkill in some areas with that big ol fan hanging off it and exposed to the elements. I don't know anyone personally that has the unit you are looking at so I couldn't say if it was worth the investment. Where's it shipped from? ( sorry haven't clicked the eBay link ) I would go with a simple , proven and robust smoke daddy if I wanted air assistd or the ProQ cold smoke generator for a drum or WSM sort of cooker. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

03-15-2013, 06:10 AM	#6
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 for A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker. Plus pellets are more readily available from Treager or doitbest.com without any shipping fees. I use mine set inside my smoker without a heat source to cold smoke cheese, sausage, ham, and bacon. No special equipment needed to be plugged in. __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast W/BBQ Guru

03-15-2013, 04:28 AM	#2
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	those types of generators are prone to getting plugged up with tar I have an Amazen Smoker pellet burner, it works fantastic and costs about $40, and uses no electricity http://www.amazenproducts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=12

03-15-2013, 06:16 AM	#7
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would run something like this on The Meat Beast but change the fan to a simpler fish tank pump that I could easily keep out of the elements. I like that it's stainless. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

03-15-2013, 06:16 AM	#8
Marwendholt Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-14-12 Location: St. Anthony, Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would get the A-Maze-N pellet smoker, no moving parts or electrical widgets to break down simply light it, let it burn a bit, then blow it out and let it do its thing. __________________ Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel, New Holland gasser, and the Team 30 Pack custom built rig

03-15-2013, 07:46 AM	#9
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Isn't that the unit made by woodpelletsmoker? http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=151795 __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

03-15-2013, 09:36 AM	#11
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It looks like it to me. __________________ J Crunch

03-15-2013, 10:34 AM	#12
LM600 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-16-11 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a £2.75 mesh sieve, pushed up in the middle and sawdust to cold smoke. __________________ Pro Q Excel 20 - Brinkmann Pro Grill - ET-732 - Various Cold Smoke Generators - Smoking Gun

03-15-2013, 05:29 PM	#13
AussieTitch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a Smoke Daddy magnum,it does gum up a bit,just needs the occasional clean out great unit __________________ I drank a bottle of Fosters and survived I flashed my nuts and won a Throwdown Cheers. Titch

03-15-2013, 06:05 PM	#14
Budman1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Move up here to Buffalo, you can cold smoke all you want. __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. "The best BBQ I ever had is the one on the plate in front of me."- Remus Powers