Copper bee smoker

This smoker from the Deluxe series is made of copper, has a diameter of 10 cm and a total height of 31 cm. The smoker is well finished. This model features an almost fully enclosed heat shield by means of a perforated plate. This prevents contact with the hottest parts. In addition, the bellows are made of sturdy synthetic leather. The interior is fitted with a grate for optimal aeration of the fuel. 

How do you light a smoker?
Make sure you have an easily ignitable base. Start with a wad of paper/dried leaves/pine needles (and optionally a smoker starter block) in the smoker and light it so an open flame forms. Use the bellows to build the flame. Gently smother the flame with tobacco (and/or smoker pellets). Keep pumping well with the bellows at the start. Especially for pellets you need a really good initial fire.  Then close the lid and pump regularly to keep the smoker going. The herbal tobacco and smoker starter blocks are a bit easier for beginner beekeepers. The aim is to produce generous amounts of cool, white smoke.