Worldwide Beekeeping

Beekeeping => The Trading Post => Topic started by: Bakersdozen on April 18, 2025, 12:19:38 pm

Title: Smoker plug
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 18, 2025, 12:19:38 pm

Are smoker openings all the same size? I would like to find a cork to fit my Dadant smoker. Corks are easy to get online, but getting the right size is something else. I can order from Widget Supply Inc. but they sell corks in large quantities. Do any of the beekeeping suppliers sell corks?

Title: Re: Smoker plug
Post by: iddee on April 18, 2025, 04:11:12 pm

I carve down a wine bottle cork. like sharpening a pencil, but not to a point. It works well.

Title: Re: Smoker plug
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 19, 2025, 10:05:51 am

Thanks for the tip, iddee.  I can do that!

Title: Re: Smoker plug
Post by: The15thMember on April 19, 2025, 01:08:14 pm

I just use a rolled up section of moss.  I spritz it with water to keep it somewhat alive and green.  I typically go through several in a year. 

Title: Re: Smoker plug
Post by: neillsayers on April 25, 2025, 08:02:07 pm

I live in the woods so I tend to find a dead branch and break it until it fits in the hole. Then I use it until I lose it, then repeat the process.

Not very organized, I know!  :)