Product Overview
Why Lappe’s Bee Supply
Commercial Beekeeping since 1978 • Family Owned/Operated • Full Service Beekeeping Supplier since 2015
At a Glance
The Smoke Master stainless steel bee smoker is a 4 inch by 7 inch beekeeping smoker with a leather bellow, outside heat shield, side hook, and removable perforated base plate.
A bee smoker helps beekeepers produce cool smoke for hive inspections so the colony can be worked more calmly and safely.
Quick Answer
The Smoke Master stainless steel smoker is used to direct smoke into and around a hive before and during inspections.
Its heat shield helps protect the beekeeper from the hot smoker body, while the leather bellow helps push air through the smoker to keep fuel burning and smoke moving.
Best choice if: You want a stainless steel smoker with a heat shield, side hook, and removable perforated base plate for regular hive inspections.
Quick Specs
- Size: 4 inches by 7 inches
- Metric size: 10.4 cm by 19 cm
- Material: Stainless steel
- Bellow: Leather
- Key feature: Protective outside heat shield
- Airflow feature: Removable perforated base plate
- Mounting feature: Side hook attached to the heat shield
Is This Right for You?
- ✔ Good for routine hive inspections
- ✔ Useful when working one hive or several hives in the same apiary visit
- ✔ Helpful for beekeepers who want a smoker with a heat shield and side hook
- ✖ Not a substitute for careful handling around hot smoker surfaces
Bottom line: This is a practical stainless steel smoker for hobbyist and professional beekeepers who want steady airflow, a heat shield, and simple apiary handling features.
Why Beekeepers Use This Product
Smoke is used during hive inspections to help keep bees calmer while the beekeeper checks frames, brood, food stores, and colony condition.
When to use: A smoker should be lit before the hive is opened so smoke is ready when the colony needs to be worked.
How It Works
The bellow pushes air through the smoker body so the fuel inside can continue producing smoke.
- The heat shield helps reduce direct contact with the hot smoker body.
- The side hook helps the beekeeper hang or mount the smoker during hive work.
- The removable perforated base plate creates an air pocket at the bottom of the smoker to support airflow.
Product Comparison
| Feature | Smoke Master | Typical Budget Smokers |
|---|---|---|
| Body Material | Stainless Steel | Mixed materials or thinner metal |
| Heat Shield | Included | Not always included |
| Bellow Material | Leather | May vary |
| Base Plate | Removable perforated base plate | May not be removable |
| Side Hook | Included | Not always included |
Apiary Management Notes
- Short, controlled puffs are usually more useful than heavy smoke, especially when working close to brood frames.
- A dependable smoker is useful when opening multiple hives or when an inspection takes longer than expected.
- Always pay attention to hot surfaces, even when a smoker has a heat shield.
What’s Included
- One Smoke Master stainless steel bee smoker
- Leather bellow
- Protective outside heat shield
- Side hook attached to the heat shield
- Removable perforated base plate
Common Mistakes
- Opening the hive before the smoker is producing steady smoke.
- Using too much smoke instead of short, controlled puffs.
- Handling or setting down the smoker without watching for hot surfaces.
Key Beekeeping Terms
- Bee smoker: A tool used to produce smoke during hive inspections.
- Bellow: The part of the smoker that pushes air through the smoker body.
- Heat shield: A protective guard around the smoker body that helps reduce contact with hot metal.
- Perforated base plate: A removable plate with holes that supports airflow inside the smoker.
FAQ
What is the Smoke Master stainless steel smoker used for?
The Smoke Master stainless steel smoker is used to produce and direct smoke during beehive inspections.
What size is this bee smoker?
This bee smoker measures 4 inches by 7 inches, or 10.4 cm by 19 cm.
Does this smoker have a heat shield?
Yes. This smoker has a protective heat shield around the outside, though the exact placement and size may vary.
Does this smoker include a removable base plate?
Yes. This smoker includes a removable perforated base plate that creates an air pocket and supports airflow.
What is the side hook used for?
The side hook helps the beekeeper hang or mount the smoker during hive work.
About Lappe’s Bee Supply
Lappe's Bee Supply provides beekeeping equipment and supplies for hobbyist and professional beekeepers.
We focus on practical hive tools, woodenware, protective gear, and apiary supplies that support real beekeeping work.
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