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    Sherriff veil

    Hi . I got a bbwear beesuit as a beginner, the suit is great but I am thinking of changing the veil to a Sherriff one. People have mentioned that vision is much clearer in them, and as I am finding it impossible to see eggs in the bbwear veil I thought it would be a good idea. Does anyone know...
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    Honey extraction shopping list 😁

    I was planning on filling them up into the neck. It was just for a rough guide as to the jar sizes for the op.
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    Honey extraction shopping list 😁

    This is my first year keeping bees and I extracted a couple of weeks ago. I used a large serated knife that I have already in the kitchen to remove the cappings, its fiddly at first but you soon figure out a knack of doing it. I used a large food grade bucket with a length of wood rested on...
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    Filter for wax cappings

    So once I have spun the frames and left it a while the wax comes to the top?
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    Filter for wax cappings

    First time extraction and I know about cutting off the wax cappings first, but I am looking at videos and thinking people dont get all of the wax off, theres a few bits left that go in the spinner. Can I use a regular colander to filter, or do I need a specific grade of mesh to filter the honey...
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    Refractometer

    Seems to be yes
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    Refractometer

    cheers folks, I have some olive oil in the cupboard, I will use that as per advise above.
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    Refractometer

    I have just bought myself a refractometer and the instructions sayto place a couple of drops of distilled water on the main prism prior to putting on the honey sample to test. Just wondering what is the purpose of this, and does it need to be distilled water specifically or will boiled kettle...
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    epipens

    thank you for that information, it is extremely helpful
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    epipens

    I never heard of anapens. Are they for anaphylaxis too
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    epipens

    No, I just got my own hive a few weeks ago. Theres been a long gap inbetween doing that course and my ability to get my own hive.
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    epipens

    sorry, does that mean no you cant just get one from the pharmacy and yes you need to see the gp? and would they not think as a beekeeper taking precautions is a good idea. I mean, I am not just randomly asking for an epipen as a nonbeekeeper who just might one day get stung.
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    epipens

    so I got stung today on my thumb. I new going when it was so windy was a mistake but you know, weekly checks have to be done. Anyhows, this reminded me that I ought to look into getting hold of an epipen just incase I do have a reaction at some point. I have been stung twice now. The last time...
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    Marking queens

    I got that one, its so easy even I a novice can do it, first time, caught her marked her.
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    Drones

    yes it was extremely. and I am sure I will pay it forward with a split, in the years to come when someone is looking to start up the hobby.
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    Drones

    The swarm was caught by someone else who kept it for a few weeks to make sure the queen was laying and the temperament was decent, who then passed it on to me.
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    Drones

    I got one of these. So easy even I can use it. 😊
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    Drones

    No clue at all which it was. I am inexperienced but I feel she is well settled. Perhaps I was just a bit clumsy with her. It's my first time containing and marking.
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    smokers

    I have been using some rolled up corregated fibre board in my smoker. I am looking for ideas for fuel which a) lasts longer and b) lights easier. What does everyone use in their smokers?
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