Jiffy propane auger - field test

[traveler]

I got a chance to use my new auger a little more this weekend. Same as in test trials...starts right up, runs smoothly. I have the 10 inch, so it's a little slower putting holes down, but right about average with other augers i've used over the years.

I didn't drill a lot of holes so I don't know yet how many I'll get out of a 1 lb. tank, but truthfully I lileky won't even keep track. If i burn a 3 dollar cylinder every time out I'll be plenty satisfied.

I did leave the auger out on the ice overnight...it only got down to about zero, but it started first pull, no sign of propane not flowing freely (but it wasn't all that cold, so...)

As for the weight...I put in a lot of years with an old 8 inch 3 hp Jiffy, no doubt this ones a little heavier, and i can see how it could be an issue for some, but it's no big deal for me.

All in all, I am very pleased at this point.

[RJMOEN]

Bought the 8" pro 4 a couple days ago. Returned it the same day due to leak in propane line. It actually spit and sputtered liquid propane from one spot. I liked it so much I should have kept it and had jiffy send me a new line because everyone is sold out now. Overall impressed started first pull out of box, quiet, and tons of power. Cons: heavy, reeaally heavy! Still keeping an eye out for one as I dont feel like having gas pour all over my tiny honda civic.

[bigwalleyeguy]

Buy electric. No problems with broken lines. or gas in your civic! and will always start

[gotum]

Check out some of the northern mn stores on hwy 2 i know of one that has the 8 and 10" pro4s in stock. I would post a link but I don't think it would stay up.

[Random guy]

I would really like to see just how long a tank last as in the rentals it would be great. Although we are drilling upwards of 60 holes a day when we make a big move, that could end up being a bunch of little tanks.

[TooTallTom]

Could you run a bulk tank in the truck and an extension hose with an adapter?

I like the idea of a propane auger, just don't have a good excuse to buy one.

[Random guy]

My luck I would set the auger down in the shack and take off in the plow truck. Whammo!

[L_Cappo]

my brother got the 10inch we had tried it out on lake of the woods.drilling and redriling holes.i must say im impressed with it.he works at a gas station that sells them he just got more of them in 8 and 10.i would say the name but not sure if ill get in trouble.we drilled 20 holes and redrilled 12 of the 20 on 1 tank never changed it yet.

[ozzie]

there is a bait store in Zimmerman that has the Jiffy propane auger in a couple sizes also.....I like the idea but boy are those things heavy!

[ROOOOSTERFISH]

Returned it the same day due to leak in propane line. It actually spit and sputtered liquid propane from one spot.

My brother - in - law has the same problem with his.

[TooTallTom]

"Whammo!"

Yeah, that'd wreck your day.

[mabr]

Yup they have a problem with there connection of the line coming to the diaphragm. I gave a report on the equipment expert etc forum and praised it.

But!!!! same auger I praised, went out again and for no reason whatsoever it started leaking at the fitting going to the diaphragm. Lost about a 1/2 tank of propane while leaking to see where it was coming from.

Simple fix but who wants to be on a lake with an auger than wont work. We didnt take it apart, just grabbed the gas model to keep fishing, but im guessing a simple flaring tool would correct it.

[GrumpyOldCrappie]

You may want to start filling your empty 1 pounders from a 20.

Fleet has the adapter.

I've been re-filling mine for a couple years now.

Saves quite a bit of money over buying $3 cylinders all the time.

If you decide to do it, you will have to relieve some of the pressure

a couple of different times by sticking a tip of a screwdriver in the top

for a second or two. This way you can get them 70-80% full.

[BLT100]

I drilled about thirty holes on half a tank and still have some left over so I could see the company claim of 100 holes on a tank being right.

[leech~~]

That is one reason I never buy something new the first year it comes out so that they can work out the bugs. Last year it was S/M recoil issue that was all the buzz but they worked that out now.

[duckhunter054]

I dont have one...but my local Wal Mart have four packs of one pound tanks that are full for about $6

[Random guy]

I drilled about thirty holes on half a tank and still have some left over so I could see the company claim of 100 holes on a tank being right.

100 holes would cover me even on the bad days, I may have to look into one as gasoline/oil fumes are nasty when you are blasting out 12 holes in a house.

[bigwalleyeguy]

You could kill 2 birds with 1 stone if you got a propane auger jonny. They weigh a cool 42 lbs. You wouldnt even have to go to the gym

[JBar]

The leaking hose must be common. A good freind of mine just purchased one had to bring it back in to get it repaired. He claims is works awsome now and starts great.

[herefish101]

I just used my buddies pro 4 yesterday, I am impressed, and I am a big Strikemaster guy so it's almost like rooting for the Packers, but that auger rips, he's got the ten incher. The only problem, I'v never been so covered in ice chips and water after drilling a couple of holes. Just for fun we had one guy with an 8" Solo have a drill off against the pro 4, the Solo won hands down but it was an 8" vs a 10"(not fair) but I think it could give a ten inch Solo a run for it's money. Good auger even for a Jiffy.

[Ed Carlson]

After seeing several pallets of the new Propane Jiffy Pro 4 go out the door, and still none have came back with any difficulty's. For a new start-up auger system, that impress's me a lot.

So from the costumer feedback and from what I'm seeing on the retail end, it's proving to be a big winner so far.

My money is on we will see others come out with a new propane model next season too.