Powermatic 4+ Electric Cigarette Injector Machine

I started with a basic powermatic years ago and updated to the 4 a while back. This is my second powermatic 4 because I wore out my other one after 3 years. After your first carton it pays for itself in savings over store bought. This machine prefers the cheaper pipe tobacco, I use Gambler Red and my smokes come out perfect. The finely chopped cigarette tobacco is more expensive and will jam in this machine. I make a pack of smokes in roughly 10 minutes with this machine. It’s fast, economical, and reliable.

Shopping for one of these? Get this one. Best machine I've ever had. These machines require a bit of figuring out how much to drag down into it which results in how tigth the cigs get packed and a bit of timing - you need to figure out when to grab the cigarette so it's packed all the way to the filter but other than that these machines work phenomenally and last for years as long as you're gentle with them.

I received the Powermatic 4 as a gift in April 2022. Unfortunately I cannot accesss the persons account to leave a review so hopefully this will be accepted. I had the Powermatic 2 but it broke after 6 months. I was new to RYO and hadn’t yet learnt that the key to these machines lasting is not overfilling the chamber. Less is more. Every time it jams, it’s one step closer to breaking. You’ll hear the injector sound weak and if it’s really trying hard to inject the tobacco. Eventually it’ll sound exhausted and the injector will try its hardest but just won’t work anymore. After a few feeble attempts, it’ll make a couple hums and then sound stuck for good. For those interested, there are YT videos on taking them apart, cleaning and fixing them if you’re interested. So it is possible to fix them if you’re so technically inclined. I am not. So I bought another P2 and that one lasted over a year. Even so, you’d still save $ if you had to replace the machine monthly (P2 is $55) as the savings are astronomical. These machines are, to me, very affordably priced. $71 and under is a dang good price for what these machine do. I used to pay over $200 a month on packs of cheaper cigs (in 2021). Now I pay $35-40 a month for tobacco & tubes. If you buy them in bulk, it’s even cheaper. It’ll cut the cost by at least 35% maybe more. My friend purchased the Powermatic 4 as a present for me and I was elated. It’s smaller and lighter than the previous versions and definitely way more powerful. Comparing the two, the P4 sounds much stronger when it injects. I thought the P2 was great. This one is amazing! I can’t believe all these years I was willingly being ripped off by buying packs at the store. Even if you still want to buy packs for the times you're out and can’t roll one, having this to use when at home will still save you a lot of $. I clean the tobacco (I’m picky about this part so as to not jam the machine or poke holes in the tubes) and remove any sticks, etc before filling the hopper. Not all injector machines have such a nice big hopper so this is an added bonus. It’ll hold about a packs worth of tobacco depending on how tight you roll. I make sure to fill the ends and after the cigarette is done, I throw it-filter side down-very hard against the table once or twice. Do this before removing anything sticking out of the end. If you do it right, the end result is a cigarette that looks like it has been lightly packed and is not weak where the filter meets the tobacco. You can remove any tobacco sticking out if any. Again, less is more. If it’s not done correctly or not full enough at the end (near the filter), it’ll bend and you’ll have to empty and retry. Even though you’ve emptied them, these tubes are still good to use. If you have to empty it 3+ times, it will get weak and I wouldn’t bother w it. The best tubes I’ve found are Zen brand but everyone has their favorite. Throw it one more time for a harder pack and a slower burn. Try to throw it so the filter smacks the hard surface evenly and w force. On average, one of my king size cigarettes burns for 8 minutes. I make sure to keep the machine clean and do not use tobacco that is dry or has a lot of tiny particles especially the dust in the bottom of the bag. That’s bad for the machine. In case the dust gets inside the machine, there is a small mechanism that pushes it out as much as possible on the side. There’s only so much you can do but so far it’ll be 3 years in April that I’ve had this machine and I’m so happy (and grateful) that it’s lasted so long. I think it’s high quality and the best RYO machine you can buy for home use. I even travel w it! I’ve rolled on trains and buses and in public. I found that Boveda humidity packs (expensive but worth it!) or hydro stones (cheap but must be re-moistened 2-3x a week) help to keep the tobacco moist so there’s little waste. The only issue I’ve recently had is that sometimes the AC adapter doesn’t work. I have to fiddle w the cord a little. Eventually it’ll come on but I think it’s going out. It’s not the wall plug but the other end where it connects to the machine. I’m not sure if I can find another or a generic AC adapter of the same specifications would work? I’ll have to contact the seller. Even w the cord issue, I cannot recommend this any higher!! It’s a $ saver and so easy to use once you get the hang of how much tobacco to use. I will never go back to buying prepackaged cigarettes again. If you’re not sure if it’s worth it, PULL THE TRIGGER! You can always return it if you’re unsatisfied but you won’t be. I did read a few people received machines that were defective and I’m sure that occurs w everything so I can’t fault the seller as long as it’s returnable which it is.

Works with ease.

After reviewing many rolling machines, I chose this one. This is my first rolling machine. It performed excellent. Pros: Stuffs the cigarette material into the tube very easy, and fast. Cons: The clear plastic cup on top that holds the tobacco just sits there, it doesn't lock into place. No matter how careful you are, you'll eventually knock it over. I think even a light breeze wind would knock it over. I just gave up on using it and placed tobacco straight on the loading area. Maybe get two or three cigarettes rolled before having to get more tobacco. If they could fix this issue it would be a solid 5 star. Lastly, the directions say to lightly compress the tobacco in the slot that will be pushed into the tube. They aren't kidding. Too much compression will make for a hard pull when you try to smoke it. Took me a few tries to get it right.