Jiffy ice auger

[Green_Castle]

I'am looking at getting a new ice auger for inside my wheelhouse and I dont want to deal with the smoke from a gas auger. I was looking at the Jiffy Pro 4 propane auger and was wondering if that will still fill the house with exhaust. Jiffy says it has no smoke and it is safe to use inside but it still has to have some type of exhaust. Has anyone had a chance to use this auger yet and if so how bad is the exhaust. I was wondering if the STX Pro II Lectric auger might be the way to go.

[walleyewild]

At the portable mod get together jiffy was demonstrating one there,

there was no smoke, on the propane model, it is a 4 stroke motor.

Smells almost like an unvented propane heater.

I stood right in front of the exaust and it smelled like a propane forklift running.

Electric would have no smell, just remember to recharge after every use.

WW

P.S. Strikemaster has a 4 stroke and electric that I would also look at.

[Jim Almquist]

Another great option is to go with a Ice Gator paired up with a Nils cutting head. Battery operated so there is no smell and they cut super fast. I got to see one in action last year and I have to say I was really impressed with how fast and quiet they were.

[RebelSS]

It's still an internal combustion engine. Exhaust will be the same as a propane forklift, generator, etc. No fumes or exhaust, I'm afraid you'll have to go with an electric.

[Green_Castle]

Thanks for the input guys. I already have the Strikemaster Electra Lazer DP1200 but i miss haveing 10" holes in my wheelhouse. After a few days on LOW when its real cold 8" holes start to close in kinda fast. Thats why is was looking at Jiffy both the pro 4 and the lectric come in 10".

[Brad B]

yea it would be nice if strikemaster would make a 10 inch eletric. Also wonder if they will come out with a propane model of their own.