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Date: | Tue, 4 Apr 1995 12:49:27 GMT |
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Hi,
Whilst I usually use hessian (burlap?) sacking, I also use other
materials when available, particularly pine needles. There are
other materials I've heard used, but I haven't yet tried them all
myself (honest).
I understand that in 'the old days' before some laws changed, hemp
(Marijuana) was considered an excellent smoker fuel. Really happy
bees I guess. And/or a really relaxed beekeeper.
Several types of mushroom have been dried & used. I know the
Birch Bracket fungus is amongst them (don't have the sci name to
hand) but I'm not sure how many other mushrooms are o.k.. The
edible ones presumably, and the non-toxic but not tasty ones like
the B.B. above.
Many people in the UK use corrugated cardboard, for which a
startling number actually pay (?) for neat little smoker-sized
rolls of the stuff. Some of this card in the 'free' form of boxes
has been fireproofed though.
Partially dried grass works ok, but it sometimes sparks a bit
which is definitely not so good.
Regards,
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Gordon Scott [log in to unmask] Compuserve 100332,3310
Basingstoke Beekeeper [log in to unmask]
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