IMHO the best smoker on the market and how to easily light it like a pro. • 🔵 Making Honey & Smoke... #Beekeeping #BeeSmoker #Beekeeper
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@anthonysimpson42045 жыл бұрын
Most of beekeeping is science but lighting a smoker is an art. Great job.
@LarryLeesBees5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video sir! So many people want to start a bon fire to get the smoke working and you just showed a small piece of paper and some hay make some incredible smoke! Thanks for that. I use last years maple leaves from my yard. Same billowing white smoke and nice and cool. Thanks for what you do.
@privatebubba88765 жыл бұрын
Always get a quality smoker. The cheap smokers on the market can suck the fire from the canister back into the bellows and ruin your bellows and catch fire. Even if you only have a few hives get the larger smoker like Kamon's it will produce cooler smoke that the short ones and last longer.
@CrossroadToCountry5 жыл бұрын
So true! I had one that did that. Lesson learned!
@nannygranny95345 жыл бұрын
I got a cheap one because I am just starting and didn’t know. We have tried so many ways to keep it going and it just won’t. Thanks to this video I now know why.
@stacywaltman78985 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbee just installed my first 2 nucs seem to be taking off nicely enjoy your videos very informative and easy to understand
@FloryJohann5 жыл бұрын
I use wood chips with my smoker, the wood chips/shavings that is used for bedding for pets. I light it with a match/lighter and some paper and if done right will have cool smoke and will last. I only use the smoker once in while when inspecting my hives, but I usually have it lit when I go deeper into hive or when the bees seem to be agitated for that day. I use a el cheapo smoker with no issue as far as I know.
@sharonriley9485 жыл бұрын
Hi Kamon, I remember 30 years ago how difficult time I had in learning to keep a smoker lighted.....until I asked a Master Beekeeper how to do it. Anyway he taught me as you just demonstrated......Sometimes I use binder twine if it is the natural fiber not the plastic stuff some places sell. Sometimes i use dry hay, or dried grass clippings.....pine needles seem to be abundant in the southern states....I like your teaching ability. Rick in Pa.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JimLaddie4 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Thanks. I've got lots of hay.
@scottystroud11945 жыл бұрын
I use brown paper sacks for the smoker....twisted up tight they last a long time and cool smoke. Kamon, I love ALL your videos....keep em coming.
@budrogers10655 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos. This was short but very informative.
@mikes13455 жыл бұрын
Watch using old shirt material. Synthetics would not be advisable, cotton t shirts are fine but synthetics are laced with chemicals.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
True synthetics are a bad idea. All cotton t-shirts are awesome. Soooooo comfortable and they smoke great
@EverydayKindaGuy5 жыл бұрын
Way back when Rayon was popular for shirts (early 80s), I had one. Was a smoker back then too. I'll be darned if an ash didn't fall on the shirt and catch the blasted thing on fire. :D
@mikes13455 жыл бұрын
@@EverydayKindaGuy that's how I found out in 1972. Melted but no flame.
@Red-Stones Жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍👍
@williamschulz63024 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video know i know how to use it properly
@Dstick1Spearfishing5 жыл бұрын
Wow you are really get community engagement now Kamon - well done, keep up the videos. I use a little metho to cheat start my smoker, but you are so right, cool smoke is a winner. Here in Aus, the eucalypt leaves crushed up go all day, and you feel like / smell like you are camping LOL
@billmitchell77315 жыл бұрын
Great stuff My neighbor from Tennessee👍👍👍
@jeannettedavis55185 жыл бұрын
This is so basic and so hard to learn. Thank you
@massachusettsprepper5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir my friend, this is the way I set up my smoker as well. Very good explanation for the new Bee Keeper and as always thanks for sharing.
@dannycrain34855 жыл бұрын
Nice videos thanks.
@jpthedelawarebeeman78875 жыл бұрын
I have 2 question - Whats the easiest way to clean out your smoker? The other question is I see some bees bringing in pollen say 3-4 out of 10 could I feed them some pollen patties to help boost brood? maybe a 1/4 of a patty ? I have 2 nucs with plastic foundation and they are slowly building it out. Feeding 1-1 for about 2 weeks now.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I just scrape the smoker with a hive tool if it get clogged up top. Some will blow torch the thing but I don't. If the bees are bringing in a good bit of pollen they likely won't eat the sub. If they are only bringing in a little bit I would give them a small patty and see how they consume that and go from there.
@jpthedelawarebeeman78875 жыл бұрын
@@kamonreynolds ok thanks that sounds about right. I never knew about the hot smoke until recently and I was taught to use grass or green leaves to bring the temperature down !
@primeval0atom5 жыл бұрын
LOL...don't run over your smoker with a vehicle. Sound advice.
@HiddenHeightsFarm5 жыл бұрын
Great tips man, new sub here. Keep up the great videos.
@olddave48335 жыл бұрын
I've been using burlap for yrs, there's a couple coffee roasting places not to far away. I seldom put on a vail and use very little smoke, I store my smoker in a Homer bucket with the top on so mice do not think it's a teething ring.
@bluelab501911 ай бұрын
Is it too late to enter this competition. This 4 year old video just popped up on my timeline so it must still be relevant.......right?😅
@deboracroft12925 жыл бұрын
you do an awesome job explaining things I really appreciate your videos! thank you!
@HugoPerk5 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@dianabirdsongbrockman20815 жыл бұрын
Roll Tide great videos looking forward to queen rearing.
@larrysalter84605 жыл бұрын
You're right those are great smokers mine's about to play out need a new one bad I'm in Mississippi names Larry Salter
@sstrahm25 жыл бұрын
This is off of the smoker subject but do you have any problems with bears in your part on Tn? I'm in Western NC and the bears are tearing up my hives. Thanks for the great videos.
@sstrahm25 жыл бұрын
Never mind I just watched your video on predators and it answered my question. Sorry.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
No big deal Shane. Thanks for asking! Thankfully we haven't had issues but I imagine over time that will change........ I hope not
@branchbrookfarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kamon!!! Nice job!
@LarryDickman1 Жыл бұрын
Is it too late to sign up for the smoker give away? /s
@user-md4di6yg2p5 жыл бұрын
Great *koff* video *koff koff*...appreciate the *koff* advice...
@electricengineer6245 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏 job bro excellent
@houstonsheltonbees8145 жыл бұрын
I use hay as well. Great video K. Thumbs up from se Kentucky. Oh by the way,. Roll tide
@peoples19495 жыл бұрын
Roll Tide. Do you know just how hard that was? Especially since I'm an Auburn fan. Your KZbins are great, keep it up.
@CaptnJohn1015 жыл бұрын
I get "tips" from other guys but I gain"knowledge" from your videos. Thanks Kamon, John, Siletz, OR.
@dovinedrake64825 жыл бұрын
I want to enter for smoker but can't find the link?
@woodchucktinman98935 жыл бұрын
It is 4 videos back on his channel. It says in the title giveaway. But I am going to win anyway. Just kidding. Lots of great videos on his channel!
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/boC2eXlrhL19l5Y
@cluelessbeekeeping13225 жыл бұрын
Have you tried punky wood?
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
I have not. Is it easy to source alot of it?
@cluelessbeekeeping13225 жыл бұрын
@@kamonreynolds It's just rotted wood, there must bee some around there. Check it out. You might be a convert. I love the stuff. It smells great, burns cool, starts easy, is free... Just make sure it's dry. When I use it, I use a magnifying glass to start it.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like something I would like to try for fun. But I think it would take far too long to source a 55 gallon drum worth every month or so.
@cluelessbeekeeping13225 жыл бұрын
@@kamonreynolds oh my god how many hives do you have??? You should certainly try it. I love the stuff.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
@@cluelessbeekeeping1322 I will give it a try first chance I get. We run a few hundred.
@jessereynolds14525 жыл бұрын
Love your video started my first bee hive this year
@jackbquick1235 жыл бұрын
Good morning thanks for the info that's the best and easiest way I have seen so far. Can you tell me what kind of smoker it is I'm hard hearing and I can't make out what it is so if I could see the name I would appreciate. Have a blessed day and thanks. Oh and first today lol
@beehinde5 жыл бұрын
Dadant smoker.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Dadant!
@jackbquick1235 жыл бұрын
@@kamonreynolds thank you
@darkeblue5 жыл бұрын
Its going to be so satisfying watching USC Trojans beat Bama this year! Fight On! Grass clippings are pure fuel.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the game!
@smportis5 жыл бұрын
Nashville resident, son goes to USC (the CA one LOL), I went to Auburm. No way USC beats. Uof A, as much as dislike them. Not this year anyway. Thanks for the info on the Dadant smoker - been looking for a good one. Also, the hay fuel. That's great. @Kamon Reynolds
@stephenmurphy85385 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos very helpful thanks... Go wvu really like your coach
@trichard51065 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@shauncates73745 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpful!
@JMichldirtbag5 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome 👏
@jsmith79075 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Needs to be more of these actual how to light a smoker PROPERLY, rather than all the not so good ones- just like you explain so well. I could never be that politically correct!!
@oneshoo5 жыл бұрын
I told ya......Everyone’s spelling your name correctly!! 👍😉
@damirimsirovic58885 жыл бұрын
Why there's no sound
@ratpackcolorado5 жыл бұрын
Aww man punk wood burns . Thanks man but anything that burns and is mostly dry. Can u imageni a cave man hade to keep it going as they moved camps.
@kamonreynolds5 жыл бұрын
There are exceptions for sure but when I see folks throwing bits of pine and oak in, it is to big of a fire for what we need. I am sure there are dozens of exceptional materials but many folks don't know about them or have access.
@MReynolds1015 жыл бұрын
Sign me up please
@bryanroberts5 жыл бұрын
3 thumbs down? Must be new beeks with a torch and wood chips!!!!
@privatebubba88765 жыл бұрын
LMAO wood chips will burn all day if you keep it fed just like hay and light with a match too. Using a deep smoker helps keep the smoke cool a long with not pumping your bellows like a steam engine at full throttle. Slow and easy is all you need.