CO2 Setup for II

[daroco]

I'm in the process of putting together the equipment for II next season, but am struggling with the regulators for CO2. Ideally I want something portable as the equipment will be shared with other beekeepers. Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions as to equipment they use?

 

[For want of a better word]

Look in your local aquarium suppliers... or on ebay.
If you buy one with a 240v cut off relay, make sure you have a converter/battery/power pack if using it in the field off grid!

You do not need a huge cylinder of gas!

Chons da

 

[daroco]

Think this must be something of a first - no contrary replies! Thanks, will look at aquarium kit

 

[theeggman]

I'm sorry but I plead total ignorance re this thread.

Have you looked at CO2 regulators and cylinders for welding, Portable MIG welders etc.


if I'm very wrong but just a thought.

 

[For want of a better word]

I'm sorry but I plead total ignorance re this thread.

Have you looked at CO2 regulators and cylinders for welding, Portable MIG welders etc.


if I'm very wrong but just a thought.

Another possibility!

 

[sipa]

Sodastream gas bottle is Co2, get regulator online.
Works for us.


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[theeggman]

Locally I've found Argos is cheapest for Sodastream gas bottle refills.

 

[daroco]

Sodastream gas bottle is Co2, get regulator online.
Works for us.


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That was my initial thought - what regulator is it you use?

 

[sipa]

Try this one with a Sodastrream adapter

https://www.co2supermarket.co.uk/homebrew-co2-regulator-adjustable-pressure-p528.html

 

[SDM]

Doesn't get much cheaper than this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-Regu...-with-Bubble-Counter-Check-Valve/401884804768

Matched up to a CO2 fire extinguisher and you're good to go.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OFFER-2K...306788&hash=item4b015dd8be:g:12IAAOSwnNFZrFCF

 

[Etton]

Maybe I'm slow here, but what are you using CO2 for in connection with bees?

 

[For want of a better word]

Maybe I'm slow here, but what are you using CO2 for in connection with bees?

Stimulates an unmated queen to become a drone layer

 

[Beefriendly]

Used in Instrumental Insemination (II)....the clue is in the thread title.
You gas the queen with CO2 to make her unconscious whilst inseminating her and once again to stimulate laying.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Maybe I'm slow here, but what are you using CO2 for in connection with bees?

Anaesthetic

Or to put her out if she spontaneously combusts

 

[Etton]

Used in Instrumental Insemination (II)....the clue is in the thread title.
You gas the queen with CO2 to make her unconscious whilst inseminating her and once again to stimulate laying.

Ive heard that dried puff balls will make bees unconscious too.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Ive heard that dried puff balls will make bees unconscious too.

if you can get them to eat enough

 

[For want of a better word]

if you can get them to eat enough

Well I mentioned this to our Master Beekeeper, over a pint of Okkels especially imported from the Isle of Man to celebrate the landlady's birthday ( she was born in Peel) and he said that that was a load of balls.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Well I mentioned this to our Master Beekeeper, over a pint of Okkels especially imported from the Isle of Man to celebrate the landlady's birthday ( she was born in Peel) and he said that that was a load of balls.

Being a self proclaimed 'master' beekeeper, he'd be an expert on that - talking balls that is

 

[SDM]

Well I mentioned this to our Master Beekeeper, over a pint of Okkels especially imported from the Isle of Man to celebrate the landlady's birthday ( she was born in Peel) and he said that that was a load of balls.

Tell him to google
"Keewaydinoquay 1978"
Youll find plenty of references to puffballs being used to sedate bees.

 

[For want of a better word]

Tell him to google
"Keewaydinoquay 1978"
Youll find plenty of references to puffballs being used to sedate bees.

https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/calvatia-gigantea.php
What effect is there on the beekeeper, could be interesting