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Offline Bakersdozen

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Smoker plug
« 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?

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Re: Smoker plug
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Smoker plug
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2025, 10:05:51 am »
Thanks for the tip, iddee.  I can do that!

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Re: Smoker plug
« Reply #3 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. 
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Re: Smoker plug
« Reply #4 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.

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