Abelo Poly Hives

[Millet]

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[mpenn]

I've just bought some today. ???

 

[Gilberdyke John]

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I have one which I carried out a shook swarm into this spring. The colony was expanding steadily but last week I found a single queen cell in the centre of a frame (classic supercedure position) and no eggs to be seen. I don't think the supercedure is related to the hive material.
I like the hive generally with the exception of the crownboard with poly discs that fall about when you tip the board. For that reason I've replaced it with a clear crownboard. .
Otherwise it's light and strong. I took the precaution of vaselining the joint surfaces before putting it into service as advised in here.

 

[mpenn]

I like the crownboard and just use the poly disk for winter.

 

[Millet]

The reason i typed what i did in my reply to my post is i was going to ask a stupid question about the ventilation options but i thought better.

Anyway i myself purchased two brood boxes this week and i must say i will not be buying any wooden boxes anymore, good quality and the delivery was the quickest i have had, one really pleased customer thanks to Beefriendly..

 

[wendyt]

I have 2 and compared with my other poly hive they are streets ahead. Good valve, ready painted & strong. Will definitely be sticking with them in the future... :

 

[wightbees]

Lyson that I got years ago was far better poly than others I have tried.

 

[Millet]

Lyson that I got years ago was far better poly than others I have tried.

Lyson rings a bell as does Abelo maybe they are linked but who knows , either way quality at it's best.

 

[wightbees]

Just checked, they look to be a distributor for lyson

 

[Millet]

Just checked, they look to be a distributor for lyson