Recent content by mhill20

Hi All, Previously I asked for recommendations for a replacement cage/cassette for my old Thomas extractor, as I'd drew a blank from Thomas in France, none were forth coming. However I did a phone around and got some brilliant help from the guys at Abelo. Sent them measurements, pictures...

Hi guys, while on the subject of extractors, i need a 20 frame cage to replace my present 20 frame cage in my Thomas extractor. Any good recommendations please.

Hi All, Has any one on here performed a cost analysis against melting down old frames brood and super ,boiling them, scraping out etc(and mess) verses buying new frames ,building and re waxing. I ask because of the cost of both gas and electric rising prices. I'm of the opinion buy new and wax...

Hi Guys, Do the maqs fumes corrode metal queen excluders!

It's an EH Taylor model, not sure of model year!!

Extractor lid replacement. Has anyone had to replace one ,i've cracked one half, and where could i source one!!

Beans How long do you all leave your bees confined to the hive after spraying for Bruchid beetle!!

Hi Matti Do you still need some bees! Mick

I have sent you a private message. Mick

Hi All Do any of you use shrink wrap bands around your lids,if you do where do you source them from. Micky

Hi Have sent you a PM Mick

Have sent you a PM Mick

Red mite Hi Hedgerow I've had the same issue,I resolved the horrible little demons. Go to the pound shop or 99p shop and purchase some greenfly killer or ant+ crawling insect killer, spray that on them and that has the desired effect. A couple of sprays sorts them out.

Hi all, Are there any plans on the site how to get the maximum number of standard national nuc's from a single 8x4 sheet of ply without too much waste. Micky

Hi Guys, Has anybody used one of lidil's jam maker as a honey warmer/cabinet.Seem a good buy at £39.99 if it will do the job. Mick