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  1. A smudge pot (also known as a choofa or orchard heater) is an oil -burning device used to prevent frost on fruit trees. Usually a smudge pot has a large round base with a chimney coming out of the middle of the base. The smudge pot is placed between trees in an orchard. The burning oil creates heat, smoke, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
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    smudge pot, device, usually an oil container with some crude oil burning in the bottom, used in fruit orchards, especially citrus groves, to provide protection against frost. The smoke serves as a blanket to reduce heat losses due to outgoing radiation.
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    So what is a smudge pot, exactly? A smudge pot is a portable heating device with a container for storing and burning oil-based fuel. Smudge pots often use cooking oil, kerosene, or even diesel. The oil is burned slowly to ensure long-lasting, evenly distributed heat.
    What is a smudge pot? A smudge pot is a portable device with a container for some form of fuel (never gasoline) This fuel can be one of many different types, including cooking oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene, and burns slowly. The heat escapes through a chimney at the top, warming the surrounding area.
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    Smudge pot - Wikipedia

    A smudge pot (also known as a choofa or orchard heater) is an oil-burning device used to prevent frost on fruit trees. Usually a smudge pot has a large round base with a chimney coming out of the middle of the base. The smudge pot is placed between trees in an orchard. The burning oil creates heat, smoke, … See more

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    In 1907, a young inventor, Willis Frederick Charles “W.C.” Scheu (Dec 1st, 1868 - April 11th, 1942), at that time in Grand Junction, Colorado, developed an oil-burning stack heater that was more … See more

    Some groves used natural gas pots on lines from a gas source, but these are not "smudge pots" in the usual sense, and they represented only a fraction of the smudging practice. Experiments … See more

    Smudge pots were used by the Germans, the Japanese, and the United States Navy during World War II, and by the North Vietnamese in their invasions of Laos during the Vietnam War to protect valuable targets. The oily black clouds of smoke produced from … See more

    • The smudge pot often became a symbolic prize in Southern California high school football rivalries.
    • Sometimes called a "highway torch", smaller smudge pots were historically used to warn oncoming traffic of road maintenance at night. See more

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    Jan 11, 2023 · A smudge pot is an oil-burning device that produces heat and smoke to protect trees from frost or to repel mosquitos. Learn about its history, benefits, and drawbacks, and how to use it safely and legally.

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    Learn how smudge pots produce heat for orchards, vineyards, and outdoor spaces. Find out what types of fuel you can use and how to order different models from Smudge Pot Direct.

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    El Hefe Smudge Pot offers premium smudge pot heaters and accessories for outdoor activities. Enjoy fast shipping, superior craftsmanship, and over 7 hours of cozy warmth fueled by diesel, kerosene, or cooking oil.

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    The Smudge Pot Direct ® smudge pot will run on Diesel, kerosene, cooking oil (maybe from that thanksgiving turkey you fried). This offers a great way to stay warm without having to stock firewood and keep up with adding wood to your …

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    Smudge Pot King offers a range of products and accessories for outdoor heating needs. Learn what a smudge pot is, how it works, and how to use it for camping, farming, or gardening.

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