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    Is this the best extractor EVER ?

    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...
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    Is this the best extractor EVER ?

    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.
  3. M

    new frames v old frames

    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...
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    MAQS

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

    Replacement extractor perspex lid

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

    Replacement extractor perspex lid

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

    Broad Bean Flowers

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

    Colony/Nuc Wanted W Mids/Warwickshire

    Hi Matti Do you still need some bees! Mick
  9. M

    Colony/Nuc Wanted W Mids/Warwickshire

    I have sent you a private message. Mick
  10. M

    Shrink Wrap Bands

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

    Bee's wanted (coventry area)

    Hi Have sent you a PM Mick
  12. M

    Bees wanted West Mids

    Have sent you a PM Mick
  13. M

    farm grade disinfectants and red mite attack

    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.
  14. M

    Nuc Plans

    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
  15. M

    Lidil's Jam maker

    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
  16. M

    nuc or colony wanted in Warwickshire

    Hi, Have sent you a PM, Mick
  17. M

    Watch Evaluation

    Sorry can't help you, if it had been a pocket watch then yes.
  18. M

    Using a washing up bowl as a feeder!

    Hi All Does anyone use washing up bowls as feeders, if so how do you do it. How do you stop the bees from drowning,what do you use as a float on the syrup surface!! Mick
  19. M

    Watch Evaluation

    Hi Steve, Is your watch a pocket watch, if so is it silver/gold cased, fusee or verge!! Mick
  20. M

    Syrup not taken down!

    Hi What can be done with this seasons syrup that has not been taken down into either BB or supers, I don't fancy it in my tea or coffee!! If it can be kept what will stop it from fermenting or going mouldy!! Mick
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