mazzamazda
Field Bee
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2010
- Messages
- 620
- Reaction score
- 61
- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 200
That looks a neat bit of kit
Yes it is superb, I was one of those idiots lugging about a big 12v battery and invertor for the sublimox. I love it, come accross a hive that visibly looks like it is struggling or an end hive which is prone to high loads, one shot, no planning needed to treat, it is always in my box. The burner is probably the weakest link, but it is certainly up to the job, I run mine on absolute minimum and treats at least 30 hives before refill. I did 200 colonies the other day in 1 hour. I load with about 8 grams and count 10 seconds per colony. I use 4 tops, dont use gloves but use pliers to take off hot top. It works easily with landing boards and poly, just tilt it, I have never needed to use the extension. Any hive sterilisation gets done at home with a roofing burner so the torch just lights the smoker.