Jiffy Propane Ice auger

[jriggs10]

Any reviews on the Jiffy Propane powered auger?

[Easywean]

I'm wondering the same thing....is it worth the $200 more than a regular 8" auger?

[ORV]

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=81740&highlight=propane+auger

this was a while back.

hope it helps

orv.

[Jiffy10]

I love my gas auger but would probabley buy a propane
for a few hundred more. Just for the cleanliness and ease
of storage . They get kinda of finicky after a few years and
from storing them dry etc. From what I have read on the web.....
its the way to go !!!

and besides.... Hank Hill cant be all wrong !!

GO Propane and Propane accessories !!!

[ak-71]

From the manual:

8. Important – If the engine does not start due to extremely cold temperature, replace propane tank with one that has been stored in a warm environment or temporarily move ice drill to a warmer location.

From Q&A:

Jiffy designed a high pressure fuel delivery system exclusively for cold weather applications. The factory testing facility tests all drills down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Looks like some borderline rating, I did fish at -29C last year...

[camshaft]

You wont find many, if any reviews here.

Gotta check the stateside forums...ie ice shany, IDO fishing, and the Minnesota forums. Lots of good info there...

[jeffrey929]

I bought one today so I will keep you posted

[Kim473]

Good luck with it. I think you will need it on those cold days. I will stick to high octain gas myself.

[jeffrey929]

Not sure why the cold will matter, I can BBQ and start the heater on those same cold days

[horsetrader]

Not sure why the cold will matter, I can BBQ and start the heater on those same cold days

When you are BBQing or running heater you are basically working with open flame. When running an auger you are running a gas that has to be compressed and then ignited with a spark. Because the tank is cold the gas in the tank has already lost some pressure and has more liquid then gas so it is already harder to ignite. Have heard a lot of problems with starting in cold weather so always keep an extra full tank and try to keep it warm if posable. Had a buddy that kept one in a small cooler with a hand warmer in it. Good luck.

[jeffrey929]

It's still a compressed gas until it ignites... Basically the same principle

[Kim473]

Trucks that run on propane have a vaporizer to help turn that liquid propane into gas, have heard of a few people starting problems in the cold some times and they had to poor warm water on the vaporizer to help start on those realy cold days. I think if its -10 or warmer there will no problem but any colder I think it will be hard starting. Good luck and hope your not disappointed. Maybe someone has one and make a report on it.

[jeffrey929]

I will be more than happy to post a report if the weather actually gets cold, cause I can't wait to use it!!... It started up yesterday first pull and i have seen numerous footage on youtube suggesting the same.. The owners manual says in extreme cold to have the bottles in warmer conditions, so thats all I can hope for... All I know is we have a 15 year old Jiffy 30 series that really hates starting in the cold and I became tired of it's issues... Plus, mixing gas, pouring gas, spilling gas...

[jeffrey929]

I took this off the Jiffy website in the Q & A

Jiffy designed a high pressure fuel delivery system exclusively for cold weather applications. The factory testing facility tests all drills down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the National Institute of Standards and Technology, propane will remain in a usable state down to -44 degrees Fahrenheit.

[horsetrader]

I took this off the Jiffy website in the Q & A

Jiffy designed a high pressure fuel delivery system exclusively for cold weather applications. The factory testing facility tests all drills down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the National Institute of Standards and Technology, propane will remain in a usable state down to -44 degrees Fahrenheit.

Well hopefully they have resolved the problems of earlier units. Keep us informed. I have a jiffy gas that like you said is a bugger to start and keep running so last year I bought a jiffy electric no gas, no fumes if you drill in the shack and light weight.

[jeffrey929]

That old Jiffy drove me nuts... As long as it wasn't cold out, it would start and work like a charm... Soon as the temp went below -20, I swear it was trying to kill me..... I thought about the electric one, but this one called out to me :)

[TyreeUM]

I am also trying to decide on a new auger this year, I was thinking either the 10" electric or the 10" propane....I can't find any reviews on the 10" electric though...

[horsetrader]

I am also trying to decide on a new auger this year, I was thinking either the 10" electric or the 10" propane....I can't find any reviews on the 10" electric though...

The electric chews through ice like crazy but if you drill lots of holes per day you need to bring a battery with you I use a 6" with a battery drill early after that i always either have my truck or quad so batteries for electric is no problem

[mooseknuckle]

Can you gents please let me know what is wrong with regular old gasoline? It's cheaper, more reliable! All I'm hearing is "it's good... But..." and "as long as?" more money and more problems it would seem.

[jeffrey929]

As I stated earlier, my old gasoline Jiffy worked like crap once it was cold... Now no more hassle with priming, choking, mixing, spilling, stinking etc.... Propane is a cleaner burn than gas, plus it's a 4 stroke.. I will reserve judgement on it until I have an issue with it.. I have zero reason to believe it won't work once it is cold

[Mayhem]

Trucks that run on propane have a vaporizer to help turn that liquid propane into gas, have heard of a few people starting problems in the cold some times and they had to poor warm water on the vaporizer to help start on those realy cold days. I think if its -10 or warmer there will no problem but any colder I think it will be hard starting. Good luck and hope your not disappointed. Maybe someone has one and make a report on it.

Have a Ford on straight propane. True, when it is below -20 it is kind of a one shot deal. If it doesn't fire, I can unhook the feed line (from the vaporizer), turn the engine over and purge with fresh air. Hook it back up and you are good to go for round two. Keep in mind this is a gas engine converted to propane, an engine built specifically to run propane would probably start much better (right compression, etc). The other thing, it doesn't take much heat to "warm" the propane and get things flowing. Just my 0.02

[great white whaler]

Iagree with M knuckle ,jeffy gas rules in my books ,i prefer propane nothing ,lanterns ,stoves ,now ice augers, what a joke.Just my to cents

[Bigbuckhunter#1]

I Bought the 10 inch propane model and used it all last winter. Worked great and started no problem in -25 celcius 2 pulls starts every time. The only trouble I had was in the spring the line from the propane regulator to the carb cracked because it is a really weak alloy. Upgraded it with 1/4 inch tubing and swedgelock fittings so I should never have that problem again. Overall season #1 with it was good to me.

[Mayhem]

Can you gents please let me know what is wrong with regular old gasoline? It's cheaper, more reliable! All I'm hearing is "it's good... But..." and "as long as?" more money and more problems it would seem.

Along with the issues of dealing with traditional liquid fuel, propane is very clean burning. Therfore, less stinky emissions (two stroke), oil stays cleaner and the engine lasts longer overall. It may however, be difficult to borrow some fuel on the ice should you run out...

[jeffrey929]

Well GWW, looks like you also prefer poor grammer... I most certainly appreciate your open mindedness... My two cents

[horsetrader]

Can you gents please let me know what is wrong with regular old gasoline? It's cheaper, more reliable! All I'm hearing is "it's good... But..." and "as long as?" more money and more problems it would seem.

1 wanted to get of gas smell in truck.
2 wanted to get away from hard starting
3 wanted to get away from gas and oil smell in shack
4 wanted lighter weight.
so I'm very happy

[mooseknuckle]

Along with the issues of dealing with traditional liquid fuel, propane is very clean burning. Therfore, less stinky emissions (two stroke), oil stays cleaner and the engine lasts longer overall. It may however, be difficult to borrow some fuel on the ice should you run out...

What issues? Keep a gallon of mixed fuel in the garage or in the truck zero issues in cold temperatures. Clean burning, got me there I suppose however I'm yet to meet someone who doesn't love that 2 stroke smoke! As far a longer lasting engine? Prove it. I call BS on that if propane engines were so good I'd like to think there would be alot more of them. So if a cleaner burn is what your looking for the. By all means drop a couple hundred extra! When it's -30 and you need a hole drilled by all means I'll lend you my GAS 10" and you can drill away. Really I'm not trying to give you guys a hard time but honestly read the posts and tell me how many have a "the only thong is" in them. I bought mine so I could take it out add gas and go!!

[horsetrader]

What issues? Keep a gallon of mixed fuel in the garage or in the truck zero issues in cold temperatures. Clean burning, got me there I suppose however I'm yet to meet someone who doesn't love that 2 stroke smoke! As far a longer lasting engine? Prove it. I call BS on that if propane engines were so good I'd like to think there would be alot more of them. So if a cleaner burn is what your looking for the. By all means drop a couple hundred extra! When it's -30 and you need a hole drilled by all means I'll lend you my GAS 10" and you can drill away. Really I'm not trying to give you guys a hard time but honestly read the posts and tell me how many have a "the only thong is" in them. I bought mine so I could take it out add gas and go!!

thats why I went electric 10" no problem the truck is there I can drill 1000 hole if need be

[mooseknuckle]

thats why I went electric 10" no problem

I'll give you that. Especially if it's a matter of carbon footprints!

[Bigbuckhunter#1]

Me thinks we should have a drill off to settle this ! Winner takes all and has bragging rights for the winter lol. It really does not matter what you use to drill a hole in the ice be it gas, electric, or propane as long as it is reliable and makes hole ! The propane model works like a hot dam so that is all I need to know. To each his own.

[TyreeUM]

I couldn't care less about a carbon footprint from an ice auger, I don't have a truck and all I have is an xterra to take fishing. I had a gas auger last year and the fumes would build up after a while...it was mid summer before it didn't smell like gas anymore.

[mooseknuckle]

A drill off!! That's awesome!

[mooseknuckle]

I couldn't care less about a carbon footprint from an ice auger, I don't have a truck and all I have is an xterra to take fishing. I had a gas auger last year and the fumes would build up after a while...it was mid summer before it didn't smell like gas anymore.

I'm catching on, another reasonable reason for propane or electric. I could see fumes being an issue for some.

[horsetrader]

I'm catching on, another reasonable reason for propane or electric. I could see fumes being an issue for some.

yep have a disease where some fumes kill me

[jeffrey929]

I know I certainly didn't purchase it because I cared what anyone else thought.. I made an informed decision that most suited me.. I don't care how anyone else makes a hole in the ice, that would be their business, and I certainly wouldn't tell them what the "correct" way is to do it

[Mayhem]

What issues? Keep a gallon of mixed fuel in the garage or in the truck zero issues in cold temperatures. Clean burning, got me there I suppose however I'm yet to meet someone who doesn't love that 2 stroke smoke! As far a longer lasting engine? Prove it. I call BS on that if propane engines were so good I'd like to think there would be alot more of them. So if a cleaner burn is what your looking for the. By all means drop a couple hundred extra! When it's -30 and you need a hole drilled by all means I'll lend you my GAS 10" and you can drill away. Really I'm not trying to give you guys a hard time but honestly read the posts and tell me how many have a "the only thong is" in them. I bought mine so I could take it out add gas and go!!

Haha, I run a 2 stroke Strikemaster myself...don't plan on changing that anytime soon. I was merley trying to provide the info you wanted. Fumes and spills (on the ice, clothes or vehicle) is my main concern but so long as you are careful plain old motion lotion is fine.

[Kim473]

Funny that the old jiffy's that are hard starting are all like 15 years old. Do you think that anything that is that old would not be hard starting? My third season with my Eskimo gas and still starts 2nd pull at most. Pulled it out of the shed the other day, filled with gas and second pull. And that was with an empty tank for a season. Hope my Eskimo lasts 15 years. Hope everyones augers last 15 or more years with no problems. I would bet that if you put a new carb, $60.00 on those old ones and changed the fuel filter and lines that they would start on the second pull again. Good luck on the propane one, hope it works great for many seasons. How much for that propane auger? My Eskimo was $300 so if yours was $600 I can get a new one every 8 years or so for the money you spent. Just my 2 cents.

[jeffrey929]

Apparently how much I spent is quite a concern.. Perhaps you would be willing to donate some cash to me to subsidize my expense... Keep sending your 2 cents, they add up

[Bigbuckhunter#1]

Good for you for buying what you wanted. It is no different than someone buying a Weatherby as opposed to a Winchester. Some guys spend 300$ or more on rifle shells at the range in 1 year. So big deal if we spent an extra couple hundred on a product that should last 15 years. Kim maybe you could donate to me as well to subsidize my purchase ?

[mooseknuckle]

Okay okay so Karma bit me in the behind, tried starting the ol jiffy (gas) and ripped the whole starting assembly into pieces.. lol. Now being pretty lazy I saw a neat way of starting drag bikes at the track so I threw a 14mm socket in the cordless drill and pulled the trigger on the auger and it started right up!! So I'm not going to bother trying to find/purchase the pull start assembly I've always got a drill/batteries/charger in the truck so it's electric start for my gas jiffy this year.:sHa_shakeshout:

[Bigbuckhunter#1]

Nicely done !!! You should patent that ****. Well at least everyone will know who you are when they see you out on the hard water starting your drill with a drill. Ha!!!

[mooseknuckle]

Nicely done !!! You should patent that ****. Well at least everyone will know who you are when they see you out on the hard water starting your drill with a drill. Ha!!!

Drill start drill!! Nice ring to it, ill do a little video demonstration and upload it.

[Kim473]

Good for you for buying what you wanted. It is no different than someone buying a Weatherby as opposed to a Winchester. Some guys spend 300$ or more on rifle shells at the range in 1 year. So big deal if we spent an extra couple hundred on a product that should last 15 years. Kim maybe you could donate to me as well to subsidize my purchase ?

Wow! Now everyone wants two cents from me.
I would bet you paid between $500 and $550, I was just wondering about the price jeffrey929. :happy0180:

[jeffrey929]

It was $549.95 plus tax at The Fishin Hole.....

[Ques]

First power auger for me. Jiffy propane 10 inch.

Pros

Cuts like a beast
Starts easy
Built well
Set up tent then drill (no smell)
No mess/smell in transport (in cab)


Cons

Heavy
Needs to be transported in certain positions (two)
Heavy:)

[slewshark]

me and a buddy each bought a pro 4 last year mines 8" his 10" awesome auger, 2 pull starts, drills about 75 holes to a tank of propane. only draw back you have to transport them with spark plug up or oil will leak out exhaust. Great auger and you don't have to fart around mixing gas!

[jeffrey929]

I Love mine and have zero regrets in purchasing it.....