Pro smoker give away / Light one to last all day

IMHO the best smoker on the market and how to easily light it like a pro.
• 🔵 Making Honey & Smoke...
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[@anthonysimpson4204]

Most of beekeeping is science but lighting a smoker is an art. Great job.

[@LarryLeesBees]

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.

[@privatebubba8876]

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.

[@CrossroadToCountry]

So true! I had one that did that. Lesson learned!

[@nannygranny9534]

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.

[@stacywaltman7898]

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

[@FloryJohann]

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.

[@sharonriley948]

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.

[@kamonreynolds]

Thank you!

[@JimLaddie]

Perfect. Thanks. I've got lots of hay.

[@scottystroud1194]

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.

[@budrogers1065]

Thanks for all your videos. This was short but very informative.

[@mikes1345]

Watch using old shirt material. Synthetics would not be advisable, cotton t shirts are fine but synthetics are laced with chemicals.

[@kamonreynolds]

True synthetics are a bad idea. All cotton t-shirts are awesome. Soooooo comfortable and they smoke great

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

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

[@mikes1345]

@@EverydayKindaGuy that's how I found out in 1972. Melted but no flame.

[@Red-Stones]

Great video. 👍👍

[@williamschulz6302]

Thanks for the video know i know how to use it properly

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

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

[@billmitchell7731]

Great stuff My neighbor from Tennessee👍👍👍

[@jeannettedavis5518]

This is so basic and so hard to learn. Thank you

[@massachusettsprepper]

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.

[@dannycrain3485]

Nice videos thanks.

[@jpthedelawarebeeman7887]

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.

[@kamonreynolds]

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.

[@jpthedelawarebeeman7887]

@@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 !

[@primeval0atom]

LOL...don't run over your smoker with a vehicle. Sound advice.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Great tips man, new sub here. Keep up the great videos.

[@olddave4833]

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.

[@bluelab5019]

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?😅

[@deboracroft1292]

you do an awesome job explaining things I really appreciate your videos! thank you!

[@HugoPerk]

Great advice!

[@dianabirdsongbrockman2081]

Roll Tide great videos looking forward to queen rearing.

[@larrysalter8460]

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

[@sstrahm2]

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.

[@sstrahm2]

Never mind I just watched your video on predators and it answered my question. Sorry.

[@kamonreynolds]

No big deal Shane. Thanks for asking! Thankfully we haven't had issues but I imagine over time that will change........ I hope not

[@branchbrookfarm]

Thanks Kamon!!! Nice job!

[@LarryDickman1]

Is it too late to sign up for the smoker give away? /s

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

Great *koff* video *koff koff*...appreciate the *koff* advice...

[@electricengineer624]

Awesome 👏 job bro excellent

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

I use hay as well. Great video K. Thumbs up from se Kentucky. Oh by the way,. Roll tide

[@peoples1949]

Roll Tide. Do you know just how hard that was? Especially since I'm an Auburn fan. Your KZbins are great, keep it up.

[@CaptnJohn101]

I get "tips" from other guys but I gain"knowledge" from your videos. Thanks Kamon, John, Siletz, OR.

[@dovinedrake6482]

I want to enter for smoker but can't find the link?

[@woodchucktinman9893]

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!

[@kamonreynolds]

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[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

Have you tried punky wood?

[@kamonreynolds]

I have not. Is it easy to source alot of it?

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

@@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.

[@kamonreynolds]

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.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

@@kamonreynolds oh my god how many hives do you have??? You should certainly try it. I love the stuff.

[@kamonreynolds]

@@cluelessbeekeeping1322 I will give it a try first chance I get. We run a few hundred.

[@jessereynolds1452]

Love your video started my first bee hive this year

[@jackbquick123]

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

[@beehinde]

Dadant smoker.

[@kamonreynolds]

Yes, Dadant!

[@jackbquick123]

@@kamonreynolds thank you

[@darkeblue]

Its going to be so satisfying watching USC Trojans beat Bama this year! Fight On! Grass clippings are pure fuel.

[@kamonreynolds]

I can't wait for the game!

[@smportis]

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

[@stephenmurphy8538]

Enjoy your videos very helpful thanks... Go wvu really like your coach

[@trichard5106]

Thanks !

[@shauncates7374]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@JMichldirtbag]

You’re awesome 👏

[@jsmith7907]

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!!

[@oneshoo]

I told ya......Everyone’s spelling your name correctly!! 👍😉

[@damirimsirovic5888]

Why there's no sound

[@ratpackcolorado]

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.

[@kamonreynolds]

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.

[@MReynolds101]

Sign me up please

[@bryanroberts]

3 thumbs down? Must be new beeks with a torch and wood chips!!!!

[@privatebubba8876]

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.

[@electricengineer624]

Awesome 👏 job bro excellent