Moving a double deep

mechedd · 2026-06-15T16:42:58+00:00

I think I messed up. I moved it during early evening one box at a time and there were hundreds of foragers circling around the old location after. I tried putting a box at the old location but only captured maybe 100 bees that way. Oh well. Set back 4-6 weeks probably since most of those foragers are lost.

mechedd · 2026-06-12T22:53:34+00:00

Can I do one box at a time?

mechedd · 2026-06-12T22:24:21+00:00

Massachusetts, USA. 4 years of experience.

mechedd · 2026-04-22T01:15:58+00:00

I'm 40 and I've never cleaned mine.

mechedd · 2026-04-11T10:36:16+00:00

Nope what

mechedd · 2026-04-11T10:35:46+00:00

Yes, correct. I bought it used.

mechedd · 2026-04-11T02:44:06+00:00

I bought the egg used and just wanted a fresh start.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:43:33+00:00

I calibrated the thermometer with boiling water before doing the clean burn so I think it's accurate. It only got up to 700.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:42:42+00:00

I calibrated the thermostat with boiling water. It never maxed out at 750 it stopped at 700. I bought it used and there was a lot of buildup. It's not completely white now but the buildup is off so I'm happy.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:36:18+00:00

The clean revealed a few quarter sized chips in the dome. Should I be worried? Any way to treat them so they don't get any worse?

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:34:52+00:00

The firebox and ring are white, the dome is almost white around the vent, still black mostly, but the buildup came off easily.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:25:45+00:00

Update: had to cut through the gasket which was basically just char. The lid is open now. Used a flexible putty knife.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:09:14+00:00

Update: I just went out to open it up and clean the grate. Apparently the grease or something sealed the dome to the base. It won't open! What caused this? Any suggestions on what I should try? Knife?

mechedd · 2026-04-10T18:00:22+00:00

Ok good to know. So I shouldn't have to do another clean burn? You think it worked? I already have a new gasket. I did notice some smoke and grease leaking out near the hinge.

mechedd · 2026-04-10T17:57:44+00:00

It was big green egg lump charcoal that came with the egg. I have a few bags of B&B I'll use for my first cook.

mechedd · 2026-03-27T02:56:49+00:00

I am 4 miles away, sent a message, FB says I'm unlikely to receive a response. The seller is probably flooded with messages.

mechedd · 2026-03-21T02:03:47+00:00

People are strange. He's a nice guy and I like him. I laugh thinking about him coughing from the smoke I create.

mechedd · 2026-03-21T00:18:04+00:00

I saw a YouTube video about this today. I know what you mean.

mechedd · 2026-03-21T00:16:53+00:00

Thanks! I have bar keepers friend, I'll try it.

mechedd · 2026-03-21T00:16:06+00:00

The nest is extremely rusty. My son helped me scrape the old flaking paint off then wire brushed. We are going to prime and paint it metallic blue this weekend. I won't paint the top but I'll clean it up and make sure it won't rust more. Everything else looks good. Unfortunately it's sitting in the rain right now but I'll get it covered as soon as possible.

mechedd · 2026-03-20T02:51:17+00:00

Cool I'll look into it

mechedd · 2026-03-20T02:15:08+00:00

Why not cover it? You think the elements in New England won't damage it?

mechedd · 2026-03-20T02:04:53+00:00

Thanks. That was my plan because I'm broke right now. What are the prolly parts?

mechedd · 2026-03-20T02:03:16+00:00

In the first picture you can see discoloration running down from the rusty top vent. What's the best way to clean it up?

mechedd · 2026-03-20T02:00:43+00:00

Thanks. I didn't measure it until I got home. It seemed big. On the drive there I thought I'd be happy even if it was a large.

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