Hive design suggestions

[rdixon520]

Hi everyone,

Currently working on a project to design a plastic beehive. What innovation or features would you like to see implemented in its design? All suggestions welcomed.

Cheers

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Hi everyone,

Currently working on a project to design a plastic beehive. What innovation or features would you like to see implemented in its design? All suggestions welcomed.

Cheers

A material that propolis doesnt stick to?

 

[oliver90owner]

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27995

Did it not get well-aired just three months ago? It was your thread.

Many have tried to re-invent the wheel; most have failed.

Just look at all the plastic designs out there. Swinty, bhive supps, pradise farm, pains , abeeelo, others - and don't forget the beetainer by omlette. You might be able to improve on some, but not much and I doubt so much improvement is possible.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Petrol proof (in the eventuality you have to do the dreaded deed) and blowlamp proof to scorch it afterwards ready for you new colony!

 

[Brian Bush]

The problem with plastic could be condensation and raised levels of humidity. Prolonged testing of the design to overcome this issue may be required

 

[rdixon520]

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27995

Did it not get well-aired just three months ago? It was your thread.

Many have tried to re-invent the wheel; most have failed.

Just look at all the plastic designs out there. Swinty, bhive supps, pradise farm, pains , abeeelo, others - and don't forget the beetainer by omlette. You might be able to improve on some, but not much and I doubt so much improvement is possible.

I know I asked the question before just thought I'd ask again in case there's anything else anyone has come up with. Apologies for the repetition of the thread oliver90owner

 

[masterBK]

Most Plastics are not exactly environmentally friendly and many beekeepers want to work with nature not against it. Wood has stood the test of time. I still have wooden National beehives I first bought over 40 years ago I doubt if plastic ones would last that long ( I also have a WBC I bought second hand in 1959)

 

[madasafish]

Most Plastics are not exactly environmentally friendly and many beekeepers want to work with nature not against it. Wood has stood the test of time. I still have wooden National beehives I first bought over 40 years ago I doubt if plastic ones would last that long ( I also have a WBC I bought second hand in 1959)

Poly hives made in the 1980s are still in use in Finland....

 

[psafloyd]

The problem with plastic could be condensation and raised levels of humidity. Prolonged testing of the design to overcome this issue may be required

I would be concerned about longevity in relation to break down by UV as well.

Plastic doesn't sit well with my green side, either.