Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand
Smoke Daddy Inc.
Color
Silver
Item Weight
5 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH
10 x 7.99 x 5 inches
Fuel Type
Wood
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WORKS IN HOT OR COLD: A cold smoke generator uniquely able to perform in cold or hot temperatures so you can smoke anything from cheese to brisket
ATTACHES TO EXISTING UNITS: Attaches to just about anything, such as grills or your existing smoker, to pump out high quality smoke and get that extra smoke flavor
BUILT TO LAST: Made from heavy gauge SCH 40 6061 precision machined aluminum for a proper seal and long life and includes a stainless steel cleaning brush
HIGH VOLUME: For the big cookouts! Great for applications standard grill size up to refrigerator size
EASY REFILL: Can be refilled at any time without having to relight or open your smoker
Product Description
Customize your own smoker! The Smoke Daddy Magnum P.I.G. Cold Smoke Generator is the best choice for the serious meat smoking enthusiast, vertical smokers, or larger grills! This cold smoke generator allows you to create a custom cold smoker and offers 3-4 hours of smoke time on a single fill. It comes with a high output adjustable air pump to provide an adequate air supply for the larger wood chips/chunks.
Assembled Dimensions: 16″ x 4-1/2″ – holds 6 cups of fuel
Ideal for smokers six cubic feet and larger
Designed for overnight unattended smoking or the larger barbecue and smokehouses.
Great for smoking at temperatures under 100 degrees. Great for hot smoking as well.
Wood Chips/Chunks are the recommended fuel type (Not Wood Pellets)
Uses a 1-1/8″ mounting hole
Air tube size: 3ft length; 1/8” ID
Will it work with certain type of smoker? This will work on any existing grill, smoker, or any application where the cold smoker can be mounted to a vertical wall.
Can the product use sawdust or wood pellets? The cold smoker cannot use sawdust and we do not recommend pellets due to the poor quality smoke it produces. We highly recommend using wood chips and larger wood chunks for best results.
It is easy to install? Yes, this is very easy to install. It only requires drilling a 1-1/8” hole into the side of your application, as low as possible, and attaches using the provided washers and lock nuts. (Replace precision aluminum picture with 10 years picture)
The Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator attaches to any existing grill/smoker to produce high quality cold smoke! Cold smoke cheese, fish, meat, or use for the first couple hours of a long cook to add more smoke flavor!
HIGH VOLUME
Great for large smokers and your biggest cookouts. No expensive cartridges to buy – just use your favorite wood chips/chunks! It comes with a high output adjustable air pump to provide an adequate air supply for the larger wood chunks. Perfect for applications that are standard grill size or up to refrigerator size.
VERSATILE
Most cold smokers work best with grills or smokers at low temperatures. The Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator performs great at low temperatures and hot temperatures. You can smoke anything from cheese, nuts, salt, brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, etc and make a custom smoker by attaching to your existing unit!
UNPARALLED QUALITY
The Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator is made from heavy gauge SCH 40 6061 precision machined aluminum for a proper seal and long life. It’s also designed with the smoke outlet tube above the fuel source to prevent clogging and a removable end cap for easy lighting. It also has plenty of room for hot ash and is designed so as not to interfere with air flow.
Cold Smoker Size (Assembled)
Cylinder Height: 11-1/2" Diameter: 2-7/8"
Cylinder Height: 11-1/2" Diameter: 3-1/2"
Cylinder Height: 11-1/2" Diameter: 4-1/2"
Recommended Application Size
Standard Grill Size (8cu ft or smaller)
Standard Grill Size (8cu ft or smaller)
Standard Grill Size (8cu ft or smaller)
Burning Time with One Fill
Up to 45 mins
1 to 1 1/2 hours
2 to 2-1/2 hours
Wood Fuel Type
Wood Chips and Large Chunks
Wood Chips and Large Chunks
Wood Chips and Large Chunks
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Questions about Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator
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Hi, is your smoke generator ce/ul/etl certified?
Answer: The air pump is CE certified. As best I can tell, the canister has no such certification and I would guess none are required as it only contains the wood chips.
Answer: I don’t know. But if you’re worried about electric components, the only thing that is plug in is the small air pump. This air pump is no larger than one used in a small aquarium.
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Can this be attached to a wood smoking shed?
Answer: I suppose it could though you’d want to be careful to insulate the inlet pipe if it’s passing through wood since it gets very hot. Also, the capacity might be an issue as this only provides enough smoke for a medium sized smoker and then only for about 30 min per fill.
Answer: I don't see why not as long as you consider the heat of the smoke tube. It gets very hot.
Answer: Yes it can be used in a smoker shed
Answer: You can attach to any given survace base on the thickness of the materials employed.
Answer: I don' think it It would hold enough chips. It makes a lot of smoke but would need to be filled often
Answer: Im going to say yes as long as its not going to be a fire hazard and you have a place to put your pump out of the weather. I would get the biggest one they have though.
Answer: Yes
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Where is it made?
Answer: This is 100% made in the USA.
Answer: USA made
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I am considering this but I’m a little scared to drill a hole in the side of my new $950 Traeger. Is it easy to drill through the sidewall with a sta
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Answer: I felt the exact same way about drilling a hole in my brand new Traeger, but I've never regreted it. I installed it in front of my hopper below the grate line for easy access and monitoring. It works fantastic for smoking meats, but I especially like it for cold smoking cheeses and salmon. Plus, you can use the Traeger without it with no issue.
Answer: I have mine on Aluminum gas grill. The aluminum was easy to drill.
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How long is the outlet morning tube. That is how thick of a service will it goes through as I am planning on moaning it to a homemade refrigerator smo
Answer: About three feet long, and quite thick. It would be no problem to replace with whatever length you needed. Tubing is readily available at hardware or pet stores.
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Is the only difference in the different models the canister size? Does one provide more smoke than the other?
Answer: Yes, I have the Big Kahuna that I setup on my 3 burner Frontline BBQ grill from Costco. I do 14-16lb Bristket with no problems, more than enough smoke.
Answer: Yes the canister is larger... and produces smoke longer... and xN fill a larger capacity smoker, but if you are building a smaller unit then that should suffice. I make cold smokers with these units out of wine boxes or add them to gas bbqs to add that much needed smoke.
Answer: They all put out the same amount of smoke. The larger ones just hold more wood chips and chunks. Thanks -Liz
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How do I get replacement parts for the Big Daddy cold smoker?
Answer: Go to smokedaddyinc.com and find
Answer: Have you contacted the manufacturer? There website should have a link for parts.
Answer: contact manufacturer
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How many watts is the air pump ?
Answer: 4W. It is a Chinese company brand name Luby model AP-9803.
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Does the cold smoke generator or the heavy-D diffuser produce better smoke? Not quantity but quality smoke.
Answer: It is best smoker I ever used awesome product!!!
Answer: Yes
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Any problems using this on a green mountain with the pellet fan ?
Answer: You can use the Smoke Daddy on anything that you can mount it on. You just have to drill a hole to place it through. It could be a task can. It doesn't matter. As far as a pellet fan, as long as it would blow through the approximately 1/4" air tube that is connected to the Smoke Daddy, it would be fine. If not, I would use a cheap variable pressure aquarium pump like Smoke Daddy supplies in their kit. The unit works great and will give you more than enough smoke for anything. Sometimes I don't even use the pump/fan because it will put out enough smoke without it. Hope this helps.
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will this alone create enough heat for a smoke daddy fridge smoker without using other heat source for 120 degree cold smoking?
Answer: There is not enough heat, in fact basically none. I have the Big Kahuna attached to an old Costco 3 burner grill, so no insulation or controlled air enclosure (apples vs oranges). You might get some heat with an insulated enclosure. Also, figure 20 mins max of smoke unless using thick chunks, not near long enough for consistent temps as a solo source. I run my pump at Mid setting. It makes smoke like CRAZY!
Answer: I can't definitively answer your question, because I've never used it in that configuration. I installed this unit in an insulated vertical LP smoker, and it does not seem to heat the interior of my smoker cabinet very much at all.
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Can it be used on a traeger
Answer: Yes this will work on your Traeger
Answer: Yes, it can be used on any BBQ or smoker. It just adds the smoke to the cooking chamber, not heat, so you control the amount of smoke you want.
Answer: Yes, this is what my husband uses on his traeger and he really likes it.
Answer: Yes. Just make sure to mount it in front of the hopper, underneath the cooking grates.
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Can i get a longer outlet tube if needed?
Answer: Yes, hardware or pet stores. The air pump is for aquariums.
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Do you sell any cold smoke generator that can go on 5 hours or longer on single load ?
Answer: that would be awesome but i dont think the sell one that big.
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Use with rec tech?
Answer: You can use the smoke daddy with anything all you need to do is drill a hole put the smoke daddy in and your good to go. It's cold smoke your rec tech will give the heat and your daddy will give the smoke. I put mine in a treager big difference between pellets and wood chunks that's what I put in my daddy. I would buy the biggest one I thought I was than realized there was one bigger it will smoke longer
Answer: Yes I have had many people use it with a rec Tech
Answer: Yes
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How long does a full load of pellets lasts. Anyone tried chunks instead of pellets? Thanks.
Answer: Hi a full load of pellets will last about 4 hrs. Actually I recommend using wood chunks and chips. They wont last as long but you will get a better quality of smoke. Using wood chunks and chips it will burn for about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs on a full load.
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Answer: I do not use the spring shaped baffle and only pellets. I get about an hour to an hour and a half. I have not used chunks since the chamber is not large enough to use them easily. When I use chips the fuel lasts about a half hour. I 'll add the chips create messy creosote in the air tube. After a lot of experimentation, I personally use just pellets and it works well.
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Has anyone used this product on a Cuban oven?
Answer: Not really sure what a Cuban oven is. This product is easy to use, reliable, and pours enough smoke out for my commercial application!
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what is the spring for in the smoke daddy?
Answer: It allows air to flow to the bottom of the device and it works great!! When filling the Smoke Daddy with pellets try not to let any get inside that spring.
Answer: To keep an airway open between the bottom smoltering mass and the top. Without the spring the wood chips could align such that there is no air flow.
Answer: The spring is to provide separation down into the wood chips so they get air to burn
Answer: Air flow; if you use material (some pellets) that are too dense you'll have difficulty keeping it going. At least in my experience.
Answer: It is for air flow. It can go anywhere inside just put your wood chips around it.
Answer: It simply created space or an air pocket for your wood chips so that there is good air flow
Answer: It provides air flow through the chamber and keeps things lit.
Answer: Allows air thru the chips and helps prevent bridging
Answer: That is to give ventilation to the pellets. Help the pellets burn better
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How long is the warranty?
Answer: I don't know.it sure puts out alot of smoke.
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Can it be used on the pit bosses
Answer: Yes it will fit your Pit Boss
Answer: Mark - Yes you can use it with any type of smoker......I had a propane smoker which I used mine on, but sold it since then......I use an Oklahoma Joe smoker now, I don't need it with this on but you could if you wanted.....
Answer: Yes it will fit on your Pit boss.
Answer: I put mine in a treager and it works good
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will it work with 220V?
Answer: We do offer 220V air pumps. Just put in the note to seller that you would like the 220V pump. Thank you -Liz
Answer: The pump supplied will not. However, it’s just a standard fish aquarium pump so your local pet store should have a 220v version. The important parts of the kit are all the custom canister and fittings for the smoke.
Answer: No, its an aquarium pump that uses U.S 115 volts. You could find an Aquarium pump that uses 220.
Answer: No not the pump that comes with it. Its 120v
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Smoke daddy's web sight said you need a special part for the green mountain pellet grill what's the part
Answer: Hi Using it on a green mountain you may need an extra pump with a T fitting to run 2 pumps The green Mountain makes back pressure. Sometimes you can crack the lid a littel to reduce the back pressure and you can use 1 pump.
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What is the temp of the smoke when being used for cold smoking?
Answer: The smoke coming out of this unit will not raise the ambient temperature of your smoker.
Answer: When I cold smoke, i usually don't go over 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer: About 5 degrees above ambient
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Is it easy to insall, can it be set up to be moved between 2 different appliances?
Answer: Standard installation is easy requiring a step drill bit to make the correct hole in the grill. The threaded tube, washers and nuts hold it in place.
Answer: You probably could, but it won’t be easy or quick. Especially once you’ve used it awhile and all the pipe threads are hooped up and sooty. I would not try it.
Answer: You'll need to cut a 1 inch circular hole in your appliance to attach the smoker. I cut the pipe that emits the smoke into the appliance in half, and used a plumbing union and a short pipe nipple to allow me to easily transfer smoker from one appliance to another.
Answer: All it takes to install is a hole that you drill, yes it could be moved from one unit to another easily as long as it is installed in a convenient location.
Answer: Super easy to install.
Answer: It’s pretty much a permanent install. You have to cut a hole in your smoker and mount this in the hole with the supplied hardware.
Answer: Yes it's simple really. Drill a hole stick it in and put the retaining nut on
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Does this product support 110/220v power?
Answer: We do have the 220v pumps available upon request
Answer: The Smoke Daddy requires no power whatsoever.
Answer: 110 power
Answer: just 110
Answer: 110v for the pump or you can use the smoke daddy by itself.
Answer: No electricity needed. It's simply a container that you fill with chips and burn. No fan.
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Does this unit come with the adjustable air pump?
Answer: Yes, you will not be disappointed :). We have attached it to our SS BBQ and use it all the time. The wood chucks only last 20-30 mins, that is the only bummer. Still love it cause reloading is easy and if you use seasoned wood there is no buildup. You will not regret buying this if you set it up as instructed. You must have a verticle surface perpendicular to the grill so that when Smoke Daddy is attached the smoke comes in under the grill.
Answer: Hi Yes it comes with the adjustable air pump
Answer: Yes, it does......It is a fish tank air pump.....You'll love it, it works great.....Only thing is when you use it again it has a black tar which makes the lid hard to take off....But I would buy it again......Ron
Answer: Yes it does. I have purchased 8 units to date and it produces a lot of smoke and burns clean. The air pump is adjustable to help control the amount of smoke
Answer: yes works great for the first container of chips on high have to reload many times the more you reload the more trouble it is to keep burning
Answer: yes and this smoker works Great
Answer: Yes it does
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Is it good to smoke peppers? Any experience?
Answer: Have never done any, but anything you can smoke in your smoker should be fine with the smoke daddy. We generally just do meats.
Answer: me 73 experience 50 yrs even build my own yes good for peppers when it works would not buy again
Answer: I attached mine to my Traeger to get a better smoke profile. I tried chips, chunks, pellets and charcoal with the same results. I get an abundance of nasty creosote in my smoker and on whatever I'm smoking. The concept is ingenious and the product is well made. I just couldn't get it to work as advertised. I would not purchase again.
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Can you use this for hot smoking? If so, how?
Answer: Hi yes you can use it for hot or cold smoking. For hot smoking just attach it to your regular grill. Light your grill till your desired temperature. Then like to smoke Daddy and the Smoke Daddy will provide the extra smoke you are looking for. Thanks Dennis
Answer: this is great for hot or cold smoking. Here's a good tip. make sure the stream of smoke is not directly over your food it will be too much smoke on your meats. Like previous answer make sure it's lower part of smoker.
Answer: Yes, this is for hot or cold smoking.....Put it in the lower part of your smoker and smoke as usual and add wood chips or pellets to the smoke generator...... Works grate.....It's a good buy.....Ron
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What is the spring baffle used for and where does it get installled?
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Answer: Put the spring in and fill with chips /pellets .
Answer: Not really a baffle per se. The spring separates the charcoal briquettes and wood pellets to allow proper air flow. Pellets produce way more smoke than wood chunks by the way! I use my big Kahuna in a commercial application and couldn’t be happier with it!
Answer: The spring goes inside the cylinder any which way and the wood chips go in covering it. It is for air flow. I love my Smoke Daddy. It works great for cold smoking cheese.
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Is this big enough to supply a 2'x4'x5' Internal smoke chamber?
Answer: Yes it will provide plenty of smoke for you smoker
Answer: Yes it will provide plenty of smoke for you smoker
Answer: Easily
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Would any of you recommend this for the small treager junior grill? I'm thinking this is way to much volume, but I ask the current owners.
Answer: Hi Brad, yes I would either recommend the Big Kahuna or the 8 Inch cold smoker. The biggest difference is smoking time. The big kahuna will smoke for about 1 1/2 hours on 1 fill and the the 8 Inch will last 45min on 1 fill. They do come with an adjustable air pump in order to dial down the smoke output. Either one would work great for the Traeger Jr. The Big Kahuna is our most popular size.
Answer: I have a regular smoker - not a pellet grill/smoker so I've not used a Treager Jr grill. The Smoke Daddy works great and you can control the amount of smoke with the amount of wood chips and the volume of air flowing from the aquarium pump.
Answer: The unit has a volume control so you can greatly reduce the air flow. Personally I usually want max smoke so I run at max vol. If you are thinking of a smoke generator I think you will be satisfied with this unit.
Answer: Absolutely! Make sure you "burn it off" first. This unit will allow you to "cold smoke" food - like cheeses that can't take the heat. Also - it will provide smoke augmentation for your treager! Think of it as - more smoke when you need/want it - leave it off when you dont!
Answer: Brad, This smoke generorator will put out as small of smoke as you may want or as large as you want......If you use it like they say......I love mine....I will say one thing make sure you have flowing smoke and not block it in as that is not good.....Good Luck........Ron
Answer: First of all, I guess I dont understand why you want a smoke generator on a pellet grill. The pellet grill should put out plenty of smoke on its own.
Answer: This unit puts out a lot of smoke. I have a large cabinet smoker and had to increase the size of vents. Too much smoke is not good!
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can you install one on a weber 4 burner gas grill, and does it have to be installed on top or bellow burners
Answer: I don't think it matters gas grill or not, because all it does is generate smoke. I would think the lower the better as to recirculate up and out. It might possibly work better below as the creosote is burnt before it attaches to your food. I have had a very negative experience using this with my Traeger. I've tried chips , chunks, charcoal and pellets to only find much creosote build up inside my Traeger and on the meat. I've played with it as suggested by the inventor to maintain " a little fire". I have yet to get the smoke profile I want.
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What type size of tubing is used to connect air pump?
Answer: The tubing is silicone and comes with the smoker.
Answer: 1/8 in ID silicone tubing
Answer: 1/8 "clear tubing
Answer: Small like a fish tank. It comes with it
Answer: 1/4” silicone
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What is the length and diameter of the smoke output tube?
Answer: It is 4" long and you will need to drill a 1 1/8" hole to mount it. Thank you
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With what does the wood burn ? Does it have a resistance?
Answer: You light a fire inside the unit.
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How would you mount it on a ceramic grill like big green egg / kamado joe ?
Answer: That won’t work unfortunately. You would likely destroy the grill.
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How do you control the temperature?
Answer: You really don't control the temperature, it is possible to control it some by how much air flow you allow from the pump but basically it is just designed to let the chips smolder and blow smoke into a cabinet you have the meat in.
Answer: This is just for smoke, you don't control temperature.
Answer: This device supplies smoke only, not heat. It provides smoke to your cooking chamber, whatever kind it is. I adapted mine to my Gas BBQ Grill.
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Produces great smoke, but on my first try i had a bit of creosote (bitter taste) any tips on what my airflow setting should be at?
Answer: I’m not aware of anyway to adjust the airflow. I use pecan pellets exclusively and have not had any problems. You do have to clean the door out of the smoke tube before each use. Great smoke quality. and flavor.
Answer: Research the art of smoking
Answer: It is very easy to give it too much smoke. Set the pump on low
Answer: I mix hickory wood chips and pellets in mine and run the air full power. I had to upgrade air pump. Mine is installed on Green Mountain grill. I only use as a cold smoker
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Is the output hose size 1" like the magnum? Or smaller?
Answer: Hi It is the same size outlet tube as the magnum.
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Is the air pump included in this package?
Answer: Yes, the air pump was included in this package.
Answer: I bought the Big Kahuna and the air pump came with it. It appears from the picture above that the air pump is with it. You'll love this unit. It made my Weber Genesis into quite the smoker! Great product.
Answer: Hi Rick
Answer: Yes, the pump is included and all the hose and fittings. The fittings are installed, all you have to do is slip the silicon tubing on the pump and smoke generator fittings.
Answer: Yes. The blue air pump in the picture came with it.
Answer: some are and some are not read you package carefully.
Answer: Yes. All you need is a hole saw to mount the unit to the side of your smoker. If you really like smoked food you will love this unit.
Answer: Yes, it is and you will love it, it works great......Ron
Answer: Yes and it is variable speed. Runs for long periods with no problems so far.
Answer: Yes
Product reviews of Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna Cold Smoke Generator
terry logan : Great product!!!!
I've bought from smoke daddy and I couldn't be more pleased. Great service and the products are high quality. I highly recommend all of their products!
Amazon Customer : Nice construction.
Nice unit once you figure it out. First time I used it all the chips burnt up in 20 mins. The air pump it comes with I don’t think turns down low enough. I ended up getting a 4 dollar one from American Science that works perfect. They suggest charcoal to start, but I found it’s too hot. I light a mixture of chips and chunks and will last 2+ hours. I also used aluminum tape to block 2 of the air holes on the bottom cap.
Larry Wimberly : Did a test run with it and love it. Puts out tons of smoke
Got this thing yesterday installed it this morning took about 30 minutes. Did a test run with it and love it. Puts out tons of smoke
Bytored : Doesnt work with Green Mountain grills.
Doesnt work with Green Mountain grills. To much back pressure which pushes the smoke OUT of the grill back through the Smoke Daddy
rob sold : Makes things way too smokey
I have used it only once and my jerky tasted like a burned tire. I will try it again but I used apple chips because they are mellow, turned the air pump to 1/2 and left the vent in my smoker wide open. The chips lasted about 45 minutes
Chuck : Five Stars
Great product. Worked just as advertised.
rob sold : Makes things way too smokey
I have used it only once and my jerky tasted like a burned tire. I will try it again but I used apple chips because they are mellow, turned the air pump to 1/2 and left the vent in my smoker wide open. The chips lasted about 45 minutes
Ray928 : Read Carefully So You Know ...
I lie! Sorry, but I wanted to get your attention. My overall rating is really ONE STAR. Mind what I say:
I got this for Christmas but just finally got it installed and ready to use; I wanted the biggest one, but got this one (about 11" tall). First: It was difficult to install; they should have made it for a common 1" hole instead of an odd size 1&1/8" hole, so I had to buy a special bit, then drilling thru 1/4" steel plate was hard. Second: I think the ads are misleading: I expected to be able to start it up and have it make smoke a long time with little attention; however, as it turned out, it burns through wood chips very fast, even with the air pump set on low. This required checking it at least every 30 minutes to add fuel. Third: I used wood chips and had difficulty with the chips hanging up (clogging) inside and not falling down to burn so the fire would go out and had to be restarted several times. It really needs a larger inside diameter. Forth: after a while the bottom cap fills with ash and stops up the air holes, so again the fire goes out. When it was working it did produce a lot of smoke so I was pleased with that, however, overall this does not make my smoking job easier than doing it the old way (keeping water soaked wood chunks around the edges of my charcoal fire).
Alas, $100++ down the tube and I can't return it because it has been too long, it is dirty, and I have a 1&1/8" hole in the side of my pit.
Brock K. : Smoke-a-holic
Excellent product! If your into smoking meat, cheese, salt, or anything else this product allows you to cold smoke, hot smoke and gives you the control to produce a perfect smoked product. You gotta try one of these.
Update; I used this product extensively. It is well built and smokes like crazy! I gotta tell ya, it is an excellent add-on to you current grill, or smoker.
chris martz : This thing smokes.
Attached it to my smoker, filled it with chips, lit it and holy smokes (pun intended) I thought the fire department would come. Super easy to use and all the smoke you could want. 5 STARS
julann : Definitely added a better smoked flavor as opposed to using our smoker without ...
Just used this for the first time last weekend to smoke turkey breasts. Worked fabulous! Definitely added a better smoked flavor as opposed to using our smoker without it.
Stephen D. Mitchell : Who could ask for more?
Tons of smoke, easy to use.
Brock K. : Smoke-a-holic
Excellent product! If your into smoking meat, cheese, salt, or anything else this product allows you to cold smoke, hot smoke and gives you the control to produce a perfect smoked product. You gotta try one of these.
Update; I used this product extensively. It is well built and smokes like crazy! I gotta tell ya, it is an excellent add-on to you current grill, or smoker.
macktheknife : Worked great for about 1 hour
Workes great for about 1 hour, then it quits making smoke, after it cooled, I took it apart, and found the thin aluminum tube had stopped up with creosote. This thing has a lot of problems, the tube is to thin, which is why a lot of people find a stronger air pump, the bottom fills up with ash, and chokes off the oxygen, the handles heat up and burn your fingers, I used a piece of broom handle and made new ones, I have used it twice now and had the same problems, It does run better on small pieces of charcoal, and wood chips. Its just not properly engineered. I have been smoking meats for about 32 years, and I am man enough to admit, I have been had. This thing is junk.
Pioter Miller : It is cheap product
Sorry but for that money this smoker must to have attached propane tank and lighter. Also it is not really cold smoke , since the pipe is to close and heat getting inside of my tank, i got few fish close to the pipe that were boiled. One more thing, i burned my hand torching this tube. Oh.
Arturo : This is an amazing addition to any pellet or gas grill
This is an amazing addition to any pellet or gas grill. I am using mine on a pellet grill which will not smoke if the temp is taken off the "smoke" setting. This gadget solves that problem. It delivered great smoke flavor with minimal effort. Just make sure to clean this regularly or your food could come out bitter...
terry logan : Great product!!!!
I've bought from smoke daddy and I couldn't be more pleased. Great service and the products are high quality. I highly recommend all of their products!
Amazon Customer : A must have if you want lots of smoke flavor
I have a Treager pellet grill which I bought to smoke pork butt. I couldn't even tell that any smoke flavor was added to the pork butt after smoking it, sure it was tender but no smoke flavor at all. I added the Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna to my Treager grill and used it for the first 3 hours of smoking, wow the smoke flavor was awesome. I used a mix of charcoal, wood chunks, wood chips, and wood pellets. Some of my guests who tried it said it tasted like Dino BBQ!
Geek1 : Fantastic!!!
I bought this to add to my portable indirect heat charcoal pig roaster to add smoke flavor. All I can say is "Yes please"! It worked fantastic and delivered enough smoke to flavor the 50 lbs pig I roasted! A+ in my book! I also had an issue with my order and they took care of me about as fast as I could blink!! #HugeFan
Vickie : Great product
Great smoker for the Traeger grill. Easy to put on and gives out plenty of smoke. Turned my husband from a Master griller into a Grand master smoker/griller...lol. Well that is my opinion any way. we recommend this if you like the smoky flavor in your meats or basically anything you smoke and grill.
madmac : Five Stars
Awesome Product
Mary Wisniewski : Burns wood chips fast but makes lot's of smoke
It definitely makes smoke. So far I have had a problem regulating the amount of smoke it puts out. I can adjust it between a lot of smoke and really a lot of smoke. So far I have used a mix of wood pellets and wood chips. It burns down in about 30 minutes. This was my biggest disappointment. "Big Kahuna" sort of implies it was going to last a longer time. I can't imagine how long the smaller units would last. It puts out so much smoke that my cold smoke efforts have been a flop. It tastes like I'm eating cheese recovered from a building fire. I now use mostly to complement my Weber WSM with the "Big Daddy Pellet Pro." The Pellet Pro has a fan that keeps the pellets burning, it also pressurizes the grill. The Big Kahuna has to be turned up high enough to overcome this pressure, which is basically high. So the wood chips burn down very quickly. After all the effort the food comes out delicious when I am hot smoking. I keep thinking there is something I can do to get a moderate amount of smoke and have the fuel last more than 30 minutes, but haven't gotten there yet. The unit needs to be cleaned between uses but I don't do all that the instructions say. I just poke a long screw driver through all orifices and scrape out the creosote and I'm good to go. I would recommend it to a smoker enthusiast but it's less than advertised.
Amazon Customer : Smokin'
Smoked a beef roast with pecan. Works great. LOTS OF SMOKE. Refill chips about every 1/2 hour. Definitely recommend. Apple smoke a turkey next.
MoneyCometh : Black tar build up.
Creates black tar substance in side and very hard to clean it out.
Pioter Miller : It is cheap product
Sorry but for that money this smoker must to have attached propane tank and lighter. Also it is not really cold smoke , since the pipe is to close and heat getting inside of my tank, i got few fish close to the pipe that were boiled. One more thing, i burned my hand torching this tube. Oh.
M Long : This is a fabulous cold smoke generator!
The Traeger by itself can't generate enough smoke on its own to truly be a "smoker." I attached this to my Traeger, and it works fabulously!! The installation process was straight forward, and it's very easy to use. I highly recommend it if you have a grill/smoker that doesn't generate enough smoke.
MoneyCometh : Black tar build up.
Creates black tar substance in side and very hard to clean it out.
David B : Works great, so simple but a must have for creating ...
Works great, so simple but a must have for creating new smoked foods. Have it so I can use it on my GMT (pellet grill/smoker), my wood/charcoal grill/smoker and my gas grill. Great for adding extra smoke, especially on a gas grill. I also used it as a cold smoker too. Great for adding smoke meats normally cooked at high heat (aka Steaks) and to smoke chicken wings prior to soaking in buttermilk (a step in making great buffalo wings).
Only issue I have, which is minor, is the pellets tend to smoke a little on the pungent side in this, but then again it is concentrated smoke. I prefer to use wood chips (fruit woods) and tend to stay away from oak, hickory or mesquite with this, but that is more of a flavor preference.
ed flinn : I love it. easy to use and puts out alot ...
I love it.easy to use and puts out alot of smoke.
bill levisay : You NEED a Smoke Daddy!
I love my Smoke Daddy!!! In this picture I am adding some smoke flavor to a rotisserie chicken on the Green Egg. It allows you to add the smoke flavor without “over doing it”. My wife is sensitive to smoke foods giving her heart burn and so far the Smoke Daddy has stopped that! Worth every penny !!!
Amazon Customer : Smokin'
Smoked a beef roast with pecan. Works great. LOTS OF SMOKE. Refill chips about every 1/2 hour. Definitely recommend. Apple smoke a turkey next.
Darren L. : Great products and great customer support
Works great !
T. Richmond : Works well but on Green Mountain smokers the internal fan ...
Works well but on Green Mountain smokers the internal fan pushes most of the smoke back into the smoke daddy when pulsing. A bigger fish tank pump would likely overcome this.
Scott : Great product
I enjoy smoking cheese in the winter months, this smoker attachment has made it very easy to maintain smoke and heat.
Kimberly Lange : Easy to install and use
Very easy to use! Easy to install with a step bit.. Much better flavor than a pellet tube!
leonard r hulse : It works well
Addition to my gas grill
Ryan Hughes : Easy to install, easier to use, great flavor every time
The Smoke Daddy Pellet Pro controller & upgrade kit is awesome. It turned a low-end pellet grill into an amazing smoker. I have had it about a year and a half, and it beautifully performs every time. The temperature control is precise, and it was relatively easy to install. I also ordered the Big Kahuna cold smoker and it too was an easy install and really makes adding smoke super quick and easy. Dan at Smoke Daddy was super responsive when I contacted him about retrofitting my existing grill before purchasing as well as when I had questions later. They turned a frustrated back-yard cook into a pro. Thanks Smoke Daddy!!
Robert Wilson : I just made THE BEST bbq meatballs I have had in my life
I just made THE BEST bbq meatballs I have had in my life. I have had my Traeger for three years now and this thing is a breath of fresh air for it. The huge downside to pellet grills is the lack of smoke, and this thing puts out some smoke!! My only complaint is the wood chips burnt up in about 20 minutes, but all I had to do was load some more in the top and it fired right back up. Also I had it turned all the way up so I will try turning it down next time. Great product!
TroyDS : Really adds that extra smoke flavor!
Works great, I use it on every cook now. Adds that extra smoke flavor. Especially good for those short cooks to add that extra flavor in a short time. For long cooks I use it for the first couple hours, then let my smoker finish the job. I have a smoke tube that I used to use, but the Smoke Daddy is much, much better. I do have to nurse the fire a little more often, seems like every 30 minutes or so I have to add a little more fuel, but no big deal. Installation had me nervous to drill a hole in my Traeger but it was actually very easy. Much easier than I thought it would be. Glad I made the jump to purchase this unit. Have four stars because unit does get hot, can’t open with bare hands while in use or will burn yourself. And also because fuel doesn’t seem to burn as long as stated. Have to add a handful of wood every 30 minutes or so. But overall highly satisfied.
Amazon Customer : Love it
Works as advertised
leonard r hulse : It works well
Addition to my gas grill
terry logan : Great product!!!!
I've bought from smoke daddy and I couldn't be more pleased. Great service and the products are high quality. I highly recommend all of their products!
Amazon Customer : Well worth it!
Absolutely love the flavor this thing adds to our cooks on our Traeger XL
Sean A Condra : Great customer service
Been using it for a while and its great. Easy to set up and easy to use.
Superb customer service also. I list a piece of mine transporting my grill/smoker to a Girl Scout event and the guys/gals at Smoke Daddy Inc sent me a replacement part for the cost of shipping.
Great people, great product, great value, American made.. Would buy again..
Amazon Customer : Big Kahuna
Works Great!
Demetrio Zago : great addition to your BBQ
great product, turns your BBQ into a fantastic smoker, just got to keep up with frequently adding wood chips which in my case I don't mind since I love to hang around the smoker while is cooking.
Janice Koch : Works great
I liked that you can add chips to the top at any time. I used it for cold smoking summer sausage. Used the cold weather to keep sausage cool smoker only added 3 degrees to inside temp. Smoked three days strait with only cleaning ashes out twice a day. Used chunks to smoke .
T. Richmond : Works well but on Green Mountain smokers the internal fan ...
Works well but on Green Mountain smokers the internal fan pushes most of the smoke back into the smoke daddy when pulsing. A bigger fish tank pump would likely overcome this.
david bouzek : Only Keith Richards smokes more
Used it for smoking kiełbasa/klobása. Pellets last longer compared to wood chips. Smokes like a signalflare
Amazon Customer : A must have if you want lots of smoke flavor
I have a Treager pellet grill which I bought to smoke pork butt. I couldn't even tell that any smoke flavor was added to the pork butt after smoking it, sure it was tender but no smoke flavor at all. I added the Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna to my Treager grill and used it for the first 3 hours of smoking, wow the smoke flavor was awesome. I used a mix of charcoal, wood chunks, wood chips, and wood pellets. Some of my guests who tried it said it tasted like Dino BBQ!
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