Prky Pa's smoker review

Postby wallie » Thu May 15, 2008 12:22 pm

To Batman's query on how long the batteries last, mine lasted about 8 hours.
After that I found an old step down transformer in my junk box and have hooked that up in place of the batteries.

Keep smoking its good for you!

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Rec'd mine too

Postby jloc » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:07 pm

Hi Folks,

New to the forum and have rec'd my porky pa from the states.

Have attached to a metal dustbin and had a go at smoking. The eggs and cheese turned out very tasty but they did sweat !!

What kind of ventilation shopuld I be using? So far I have just propped open the lid a little to provide some. Any ideas? Pics?

Next question, has anyone found a reasonable source for the smoking pellets? Has anyone used chippings? Am nearly out of the ones supplied and really want to get some more smoking done.


Cheers


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Postby saucisson » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:30 pm

The ones here work well with all the homemade smokers I have tinkered with so I'm sure would work well in the Porky Pa.

http://www.sausagemaking.org/acatalog/S ... ories.html

They're at the bottom of the page
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Postby wheels » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:35 pm

jloc>

Welcome :D
If you live near to Kettering have a word with:

Ashwood Smoking Chips Ltd 01536 523220 (Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering).

I believe they do various sizes of chips.
I was amazed - 15kg of Beech or Oak chips for �6.80.
You would need to be near enough to collect them though as the postage is a killer!
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Postby saucisson » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:22 pm

I might have to do a trip :) Have you got a link to their website? I'm struggling a bit to find it. Problem is these days it will be about �20 in petrol.

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Postby wheels » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:49 pm

Dave

I don't think they have one - it's best to ring.
They were very helpful when I called.
Check opening times - I don't think they trade on Saturdays.

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Postby saucisson » Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:16 pm

They close at 1:00pm on Friday and are closed on Saturdays, I have called them before when I was going over to Cambridge. They used to have their catalogue as a pdf on a website but maybe they have dropped their web presence.

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Postby Hampshire Jack » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:20 pm

hi how do i buy one of these from porky pa thanks jack :D
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Postby wheels » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:28 pm

His website says to email: Fiddler252@msn.com

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Postby Batman » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:40 pm

I'm sure I bought from him via Ebay(.com) but looks like he sells directly now. Just to say that shipping and communication with him was good and I've used the smoking unit quite a few times with good success.
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Postby saucisson » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:35 am

He still has an ebay shop, but there are no items for sale in it at the moment.

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Edit: It was there yesterday, but gone today...
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Porky Pa Smoke Daddy

Postby Porky Pa » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:48 am

I�m currently selling the Porky Pa�s Smoke Daddy directly. If you are interested in one Email me at Fiddler252@msn.com and let me know what size you would like. I can send you a Pay pal invoice or I will accept a money order also.
I�m not using Ebay at this time Please visit my web site Porky Pa http://porkypas.com
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Re: Porky Pa Smoke Daddy

Postby Ianinfrance » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:14 pm

Porky Pa wrote:I’m not using Ebay at this time Please visit my web site Porky Pa http://porkypas.com


As IU was curious to know WTF this thing is, I tried to click on your link. Doh. It didn't work.

However, this one did.

http://porkypas.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c02_owner=1
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Postby Porky Pa » Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:07 pm

Hi Group
I�m back on ebay I have made a small change to the air output. I think it gives you better control of the air flow and will protect the pump from back pressure. Not that I was having trouble with the old way. I had a conversation with someone that knows about this type of small pump and suggested I try it this way for better results and to protect the pump. I tried it and I agree. If anyone has one it is an easy add on. Just email me and I will explain. Either way I�m very happy with the response I have been getting on the Smoke Daddy and plan on continuing to make them.
http://porkypas.com
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Postby saucisson » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:56 am

Good news Porky Pa. I like the addition of a handle on the top lid, if I remember correctly the original design didn't have one.

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