Author Topic: icegator????????? (Read 6532 times)

4x4elk · « **on:** Sep 01, 2007, 11:55 PM »

not bagging on it but, is battery operated the way to go with below freezing temps and water? wouldn't just be as easy to pour gas as change batteries taking wrench's and spare batteries? just my thought on this new item. sorry if I offend sponsors or monitors.......

masterangler70 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 02, 2007, 06:19 AM »

Good question however you dont need to take any tools or spare batteries. The batteries will drill around 100 holes on a charge and yes even when its cold. The batteries were made to be used in the cold. As far as water goes the unit is sealed anywhere water should not be. So no its not easier to use gas.......

billditrite · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 02, 2007, 06:48 AM »

i am very much looking forward to an 8" model...the thought of no gas on my hands or in my vehicle is just awesome...spilling gas on my hands always ruins it for me

Skipper · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 02, 2007, 06:23 PM »

gas works as well on fish as DEET works on mosquitoes! I usually try not to fuel my truck before I go fishing, then I go to the lake and handle a stinky auger!

I try to always have "drilling gloves", but what a pain in the neck!!!!

madpistoleer · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 02, 2007, 06:33 PM »

How heavy is this unit compared to a gas auger?

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 02, 2007, 07:35 PM »

I fill my auger with fuel at home and leave the gas tank at home, I have one auger and its all I need. My Jiffy 10" can run almost the whole season on one tank.. 5 holes a day really does not burn a lot of fuel?? IMHO just a new fancy (expensive) gaget to break on you. stick with what works for you thats my take.

masterangler70 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 03, 2007, 05:47 AM »

The unit weighs 21 Lbs total.
And your right to each his own when it comes to products. and if you like hard starting gas augers that leak fuel thats your perogative.

bucketmouth · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 03, 2007, 08:39 AM »

MA, people are all gonna bag on your product 'til they see it in action. I will stick with my gas auger but that's 'cause I already own one, but wouldn't hesitate to look at these if I was in the market for a new auger. As far as how it performs in the cold - it seems to use gelcel batts just the same as a flasher would and they have never frozen up on me before so no problems there. If your product can drill 100 holes an outing that's also more than I'd ever need. Even when I am running and gunning I will rarely punch more than 40-50 into our frozen canadian lakes and rivers...

Can't wait to see this in action. There's a stigma surrounding electric/cordless drill augers and I wanna see the reactions of the nay-sayers if this product is as good as it's touted to be.

D.

penna · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 03, 2007, 12:33 PM »

where can i find info on a Ice gator? I've never seen one was trying to find one on the web with no luck not sure who makes them

can anyone help?

Bobberstop · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 03, 2007, 12:46 PM »

Scroll up to top of page. Click on icegator logo. Ron

penna · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 03, 2007, 03:55 PM »

Thank you .I never saw that . I also clicked on the vidio of it and downloaded it but nothing come up when i hit play I'm just not very good with a computer

LT · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 04, 2007, 09:05 PM »

Hmmmm, same thing happened to me and I'm pretty comuter literate...

Bussman · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 04, 2007, 11:21 PM »

Worked for me last week and I am on dialup. :embarassed:

masterangler70 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 06:03 AM »

I checked the site this morning its working.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 07:45 AM »

its funny I got to the site on wifes computer and the page and pictures and video worked fine but my laptop and this brand new 3 week old computer wont load that page and I thought I knew what I was doing

johndeere540 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 08:43 AM »

Ill stick with my jiffy. A tank of gas a year and is always running on the second pull no matter how long it sits.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 08:54 AM »

Personally Im in the ideal position Ive been hand augering with strikemaster 6 and 8" for many years and this is the year I will have a power auger I want at least the 8" and if it is battery will make operating cost way cheaper esp If I can charge it with my solar panel / battery backup system I have for my house and in a shack I really dont care for the fumes/ vapor from a gas but alas I think its gonna be pure economics what one I get and choises are limited up here so looks like a 10" jiffy from walmart but still havent made up my mind

Fredster · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 04:16 PM »

Personally I'm sold on it. I have a 6" at home, but no longer sure of the brand. I do know it cuts clockwise. So assuming that's what's needed, I'm going to give one a try soon. Batteries don't come with it, correct?

Fredster

Bobberstop · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 05, 2007, 04:32 PM »

Two batteries, two chargers, drive unit and shaft adapter comes with it. Ron

jitterbug · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 12:43 PM »

Quote from: Bobberstop on Sep 05, 2007, 04:32 PM

Two batteries, two chargers, drive unit and shaft adapter comes with it. Ron

I do have one question about the auger. It seems if the shaft adapter comes loose from the drive unit you can lose your shaft adapter and auger down the ice hole. Or is there something I can't see to prevent this?

masterangler70 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 12:51 PM »

The bolt through the adapter shaft is held in place with a lock nut. Havent ever had one come loose.

jitterbug · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 01:24 PM »

Quote from: masterangler70 on Sep 06, 2007, 12:51 PM

The bolt through the adapter shaft is held in place with a lock nut. Havent ever had one come loose.

Ok. thanks for the info. It looks like a nice product.

penna · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 06, 2007, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 05, 2007, 08:54 AM

Personally I'm in the ideal position Ive been hand augering with strikemaster 6 and 8" for many years and this is the year I will have a power auger I want at least the 8" and if it is battery will make operating cost way cheaper esp If I can charge it with my solar panel / battery backup system I have for my house and in a shack I really dont care for the fumes/ vapor from a gas but alas I think its gonna be pure economics what one I get and choises are limited up here so looks like a 10" jiffy from walmart but still havent made up my mind

mainehasmat:; My dad purchased a 8" jiffy Its great . we also had another 8" jiffy lasted 25 years and still drills holes we also purchased a new 10" jiffy it"s tough to use, walk"s all over the place and theirs nothing wrong with the blade.Just my oppinion jiffy makes a nice drill sorry if I offend any one who uses a 10" auger.. Jim

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 07, 2007, 05:57 AM »

well after talking with someone in the group here that has ties to icegator and they have awnsered my questions I will be getting the icegator prior to the price increase as of right now I think the electric will be safer for my use than the gas models with my bad leg but they better include a hat lol

penna · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 01:16 PM »

The icegator I watched the video it was impressive but was wondering how will it do with the 8" drill. Will it drill less holes? because its easy to drill Through ice fast with a small DiA auger.anyone used one with the 8" auger?

billditrite · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 01:28 PM »

Quote from: penna on Sep 08, 2007, 01:16 PM

The icegator I watched the video it was impressive but was wondering how will it do with the 8" drill. Will it drill less holes? because its easy to drill Through ice fast with a small DiA auger.anyone used one with the 8" auger?

you cant use it with an 8" auger...from what i understand they are working on one that will

penna · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 08, 2007, 09:03 PM »

Thanks for the info it would still be great for pan fishing

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 08:14 AM »

chatted with owner of comp I bought one

jayswimmer09 · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 09, 2007, 09:26 AM »

well if they come out with a 8 inch one that works just as well you can sign me up

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Author Topic: icegator????????? (Read 6532 times)