> But most all the vaporizers sold rely on nothing but a mass of metal to
> "control" the temperature. So, overshoots and boiling is the norm rather
> than the exception, and it does not seem to make any difference in the
> efficacy. And somehow, the steam kills no bees, as there is so little of it
>
Agree. Anyone who has tested the wand vaporizers sees this. The OA melts,
then starts boiling then starts giving off copious vapor. It is not
sublimation.
As far as safety, I always carry my smoker out and put it on the hive and
watch the plume of smoke to see wind direction, then go up wind. On a
semi-windless day it is interesting to see how often the wind shifts and
seeks me out.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine
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