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Oh I'm sure it is as they wouldnt be funded or offer the service for nothing in return. Data mining I expect and a multitude of other worthwhile reasons, but for the average beek it doesn't really mean anything, certainly nothing I can influence. I accept that it's not actually what the honey is...

Yes, that's the one.

Yip, nothing else for it or so it seems. Feels like cheating but I did try.

Thanks JBM. I know, I know. You Tube. But I don't have anyone local to help so I try and learn what I can with what I have. Yeah it does look like I'll have to cheat and buy some shop stuff. Not my first preference but hey-ho I did try. I got one of those jam preserver pots from lidl so I'll pop...

The You Tube video suggested putting it in the fridge but your obviously correct as it's not happening. However the other 100lbs or so has been in the settling tank since June at room temp and hasn't set either. Although I suppose it will be around 18 at this time of year. I've filled two 30lb...

JBM. 😁. I really value your knowledge and expertise but on this occasion I need to say that it doesnt cost me anything, just a little insight into what the bees forage on locally. They send you the water reading straight away but you need to wait a year before the full results are given. You...

No it doesnt cost anything, they even supply the return envelope stamped. You just fill three plastic vials and put the date and area on the labels provided and send it back. It's a bit of a gimmick but a little bit of fun as eventually they send the results of what the honey consists of in...

It us spring honey Enrico, I extracted it in mid June as I read that spring honey was more prone to crystallization. In Scotland the weather isn't great so it's the first spring honey I've had although I've only been a keeper for 4 years. That's why I thought I'd give creamed honey a go when I...

No, I wanted to use this as the seed. I watched you tube and it explained that you needed the honey to start to form Crystal's and then you can crush it in a pestle and mortar to form the seed and then add it to 9lbs of runny and take it from there. There was no OSR this year which actually I'm...

Fridge is a year old and works perfectly. It's a pound of honey in a food grade plastic container with a seal and it clips round the edges.

Yes, I've done all the normal things in extraction and straining. It tastes grand but it just won't set. 🤔

I've been trying to have a go at soft honey using the internet website etc. However even after putting in the fridge since June it's still not crystallizing. I've had it sent away to the 'lab' thing and it's 17.2 so it's proper stuff, or so I believe. What am I doing wrong? Thank as ever.

Thanks Boston. Then that's what I'll do. I'm maybe overthinking things too much again. Cheers

Yeah that is my worry so I thought about feeding 1 to 1. Really don't want them to get itchy feet and do one. On the other hand I don't want to do anything to hurt them at this crucial time of the year. Grrrrgh! This is meant to be fun but mostly it's stress atm. Thanks for your help.

Yes they do but its bursting GuyNir. Moreover the weather is to be quite good for the next week so, at least temps wise. I'm sure the queen will slow down, hell she's no more room to lay, but for the next 2-3 weeks I'm thinking space. So, is it possible/wise to add another empty chamber?

Have a colony in a 14x12 which has boomed all year and still is. Took the supers off today and added apitraz. Left an empty super on top to provide more space. However reflecting on my actions I'm still concerned. There's 7-8 frames of brood still in there and im worried about room. I have a...

Good to know Murox, thanks. It's what I thought and was my understanding. Just looking for reassurance when trying another product. I know this point is crucial for the next season.

Ah I see. Thank you. Seems a little pointless to me but I suppose others have their own reasons which should be respected. Thanks again. So my (your( honey should be labelled as sieved? I've never seen it described using that word. I understand now.

I've used apivar in mid august for the last three years and vape three times five days apart at the first prolonged frosts (usually late November in Scotland, never an issue. This year I switched to Apitraz. It's similar to apivar I believe just a different trade name. Has anyone used this?

So what's filtering, I was under the impression they were the same. By the way Eric I found a similar 'honey warmer' on Betterbee I think, somewhere anyway, that quoted £150+ for the gadget you recommended I got from Lidl recently. The site had a lot more uses for it and explained what was...