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Many plans available on the net yellowbelly Try the following link as an example http://www.beekeeping.org.uk/is_national_hive.pdf have fun

First off I was not suggesting you were a thick anything! I was merely observing that the popular misconception that 7 day inspections whilst generally workable do not always work! simply knocking out swarm cells and re-inspecting 7 days later will sometimes leave you with fewer bees! To be...

So 4.5 days to convert new hatched lava to QC and cap it. So seven days is pushing it at swarm time.

spec of mat Technical Data of Silicone Heaters •Supply Voltage: 0~400 V, 1 or 3 phase •Insulation Material: Fiberglass reinforced Silicone Rubber •Max. Operating Temp.: 260 Deg C or 500 Deg F •Min. Element Temp.: -50 Deg C or -58 Deg F •Max.Power Density: 5 w/sq.cm depending on application...

Good old China / ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X15CM-300W-240V-Keenovo-Engine-Block-Oil-Pan-Silicone-Heater-Pad-w-3M-adhesive-/281418895726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4185df916e a 300w 240v pad under a tub within a 'poly type enclosure'. as a viable alternative and quite safe I guess...

The used sacks from the garden centre, about a £1 each Leave them out in the weather a bit let them dry cut into strips, roll up and tie with garden twin, chuck them in a carrier bag to keep them together. A few drops of lavender oil on each roll, is claimed to have a calming effect on the...

If memory serves about £45, the gas canisters can be very variable in price, but at my merchants there about £7 a shot, last quite some time. They do make different gas combinations for different temps, tip is, stick with the blue, more than adequate for the use it is being put. Oh... and...

This is the rothenburger one not only lights the smoker but can be used for sterilisation od wooden parts

Encapsulate it in polythene or similar to make it usable, it won't have the same u/value as the poly so you may get thrown out of the 'insulation camp' well they do have standards.... :nature-smiley-016: it is probably better than nothing, just don't use matchsticks!!!

is it possible that the above quote is intended to suggest that it is actionable by environmental heath which is applicable whether you own or rent a property and nothing to do with law enforcement. In the long run it probably is best to move them, such disputes have the potential to be come...

There are a good selection / variety of images on the NBU site well worth a look at.

You will find that using a Room thermostat will provide very good control of the cabinet temperature at a very modest cost. This type of stat has a 1deg operating differential as apposed to the type you are using which may have as much as 6 / 10 deg switching differential and is why you are have...

Have a similar problem in my trade with the mains type / non movable units You could try a plastic bag over the unit to isolate it from the immediate surroundings, that usually shuts them up.

Off setting costs is a given. Its the penalty for failing to declare that will potentially give them a good rake off, as for records if there are none then thy can claim as they wish, how you going to prove otherwise. just something to keep in mind, or not.... your call

An interesting offer from Mr HMRC, for those that in past discussions here who thought that the tax man was not interested in your honey sales! "On 9 April 2014 HMRC published details of their latest campaign to encourage taxpayers to declare and pay unpaid tax on second incomes. HMRC will...

Too many variables to give a meaningful reply, if its not actually a commercial full time activity for you is it wise getting involved? Potential pitfalls could be many and various. If you are intent on doing it make them arrange for safe working platforms, roofers etc as required for making...

I was going to suggest that sleaford-beekeepers.org shows as available. but as MA above posts may suffice. A brief para on why it would be an advantage to be a member, I would suggest to keep it brief and not spoil the clean look, some sites get just to 'busy' otherwise....nice one.

A brief explanation as to the difference between BB & HB a web link to useful pics can help [association web site should help here] Clear explanation that you do not do BB and if they wish you still to call agreement that a charge is due [we do £20 in the local area] if they are found to be BB...

Have you tried using the tool bar [magnify icon] there are two, one fits image to width of screen, useful were you max the image to your screen and resolution easily without side scroll the other alter image size. the + and - keys adjacent to the top row of number keys also provide a...