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    Abelo Manual 4 Frame Extractor

    Just heard back from the manufacturer and it does take two national brood frames. Looks promising; anyone else tried these extractors out?
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    Abelo Manual 4 Frame Extractor

    Thanks for the advice thorn, but I am afraid the relevant information is not available at that link Wessex Mario, hence the post. Adie
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    Abelo Manual 4 Frame Extractor

    Does anyone own an Abelo Manual 4 Frame Extractor A2019? Will it take 2 national brood (deep) frames? Many thanks Adie
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    Honey extractor Mann Lake HH160

    Anyone got a Mann Lake Hh160 manual 3/6 frame extractor; is it any good? Could anyone post some photos of the the inside without frames in? Cheers Adie
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    Lincoln bee auction- price of bees

    Anyone know how much the colonies were selling for this year at the Lincoln bee auction? Cheers Adrian
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    Mouse guard use by restricting entrance?

    I have used reduced entrance blocks for 6 years and have not any mice get in; about 25cm by a bee space or so high. High enough to let drones and queen to get in and out easily. Adrian
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    how much sugar per hive per year?

    If I remove all the honey in late July early August then I tend to feed between 10-15 kg DW of sugar per colony. If I don't remove as much honey then I can use less or no sugar. Adrian
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    How to unite a with a hive with supers on – advice please!

    I would put the nuc frames into a brood box and then put it on top of newspaper directly above q- brood box having removed the queen excluder. Then put some newspaper on top of the nuc brood, then the queen excluder and then the supers. Do this in the late afternoon when it is cooler and make...
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    Disaster - wheel barrow tipped over during harvest

    Fishing trolleys are also good for moving supers around.
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    Apiary Signage

    This is a useful sign to have; A5 size I think. http://www.-------------/shop/product/warning-sign-live-bees/ 'http://www.bbbka.org.uk/shop/product/warning-sign-live-bees/' Just remove the extra b and quotes to view.
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    Bees Wouldnt Go Out.

    I read somewhere that you could drill some small holes in the bottom side of the tube to let the water out; handy if condensation becomes a problem. Adrian
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    First inspection with bare hands

    Just rub some grass on your hands and smoke them.
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    Three framed tangential extractor Unimel

    Thanks for the Link. I think they have sold out for now, but it would good to hear from anyone who has one.
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    Stocking an observation hive

    Yes there are quite a few large gaps; I think it must be rather old and perhaps a home made job. I mended a few bits and thought I would see if it worked. It seems to be made out of some very nice hardwood and looks like it has been reglazed in the past. It was in a pretty terrible state when I...
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    Stocking an observation hive

    Thanks Dishmop, I will bear that in mind come the spring.
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    Three framed tangential extractor Unimel

    Has anyone bought one of the metal unimel extractors from Thxrnes? Any comments on build quality and resistance to corrosion?
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    Stocking an observation hive

    I don't know yet; I will see how they get on. I thought some covers / insulation might be helpful to the bees. Do you have any tips for keeping them going all year? Cheers Adrian
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    Stocking an observation hive

    Here is a picture.
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    Stocking an observation hive

    Observation hive with bees Decided to put in a new queen; they have all settled in and seem to be very happy.
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    Horsley board?

    I just shake them off the frames, put on an empty super and rebuild.
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