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A friend reported that his bees had died. Not a happy hive

That helps, thank you! I'll try both of those :) Bought from a well known supplier that I will try and avoid using again simply because of my so far bad experiences. Really can not face the wrath of their director by daring to complain again.

Hi, Hope this isn't a dumb beginner question. I'm putting frames together, and I was wondering am I able to use 12/14mm staples to fasten everything together, or is there an absolute reason I need to use frame nails? And, how do I prevent the bottom bars from splitting the side bars? Do I...

Thanks everyone for their replies. I ordered bs Manley super frames, and dn5 brood frames. The top bars supplied are both the same at 26.5mm wide and 17mm deep. Simplest answer is take them along next time I see my man and ask him to show me how both sets fit together. Seems like same top...

Hi, they arrived only a week ago. I received several emails telling me the delivery would take some time. And yes, you're correct, side bars labelled as 4's. i have two bundles of top bars the look tobe the same width.

Hi, not sure if this is the righ place for this, apologies if it isn't. I ordered a lot of kit (under the guidance from a mentor) from a well known bee keeping supplier during their winter sale. My mentor recommended DN5 frames. Apart from smashed boxes and no instructions etc, I've now...

Just to reiterate, I was looking for a local supplier so that I could go and try suits on before buying. There aren't (m)any anywhere near to where I live it seems. Thank you everyone who has been so helpful, really nice welcome.

Afraid Norwich is way too far, and I can't find the other one .... Could you pm me the details please? Thank you

Ok, now completely confuzzled. Have just spoken at length to my nearest supplier, who says they sell one all in one suit every two years, and only really sell smocks. Not sure I'm that confident! Can't find another supplier locally either, and these guys are about an our away. Anyone know...

Thank you all - what an attentive bunch you all are! And I am well aware that everyone will have different opinions and the final choice will be mine! I do have a buy cheap buy twice philosophy, but given that I don't even have my own ladies to tend yet, I don't want to spend an inordinate...

Brilliant, found it online, thank you! Do you find it gets too hot to work in due to the extra weight?

Hi everyone, I'm incredibly new to the craft, don't have any colonies yet, but am learning from a colleague (plus LOTS of reading) who has five plus a nuc on one site and another 15 located somewhere else. Two of the colonies are very angry ladies, so I'm in at the deep end so to speak...