Paynes Poly Nuc Feeders

[Millet]

What do you lot paint the inside of the feeder with and what type of brush do you use, i was thinking about melting some bees wax and using that but i am not sure if it might be too warm to paint onto polystyrene.

 

[Dadnlad]

Not Paynes but I've got a few Parks and a Maisie with top feeders that I've given a couple of coats of thinned pva to seal (the Maisie one had leaked straight through on first use)

 

[Millet]

Not Paynes but I've got a few Parks and a Maisie with top feeders that I've given a couple of coats of thinned pva to seal (the Maisie one had leaked straight through on first use)

That's a cracking idea i have some waterproof PVA glue at my disposal..
Thanks
Steve.

 

[Hivemaker.]

i was thinking about melting some bees wax and using that but i am not sure if it might be too warm to paint onto polystyrene.

For the integrated Paynes nuc feeders we tip hot bees wax into it, whoosh it around and tip the wax straight back out into the pot, quick and effective.

 

[Millet]

For the integrated Paynes nuc feeders we tip hot bees wax into it, whoosh it around and tip the wax straight back out into the pot, quick and effective.

That does sound a bit easier and quicker than using a paint brush, i might opt for my first thought and use hot wax .
Thanks
Steve.

 

[Cuckmere couple]

we used masonry paint and swilled it around and tipped out....

 

[Millet]

we used masonry paint and swilled it around and tipped out....

I have wax spare so i think i will go with that route, thank you for your input and it is something to consider if wax becomes scarce.

 

[Angry_Mob]

I painted mine with a white bathroom paint which (hopefully) means it shouldn't go mouldy.

 

[Millet]

Bathroom Paint obviously has a chemical in it to stop mold let's hope it does not hurt the bees..

 

[badger65]

I cut mine out to add additional frames an bought a top feeder as I dislike the integral feeder.

 

[Millet]

I cut mine out to add additional frames an bought a top feeder as I dislike the integral feeder.

Thanks for that but if i had to add additional frames to a 6 frame nuc i think i would be putting them into a full size brood box.

 

[coffindodger]

Another masonry paint here, but added sand and put in mesh to help avoid drowning.

 

[badger65]

Good to know

 

[taurus]

To be honest - I don't.

Doesn't seem to cause any kind of problem leaving it unpainted. I always add thymol solution to the syrup.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

the Maisie one had leaked straight through on first use

You must have been unlucky enough to get a dud one then, none of mine leak, I don't bother painting any of them.

 

[SDM]

Radiator roller handle and roller £2 @ B&Q
Masonry paint then a 2nd coat with sand in

 

[Millet]

Radiator roller handle and roller £2 @ B&Q
Masonry paint then a 2nd coat with sand in

I think i will do similar with anymore i buy after messing on with hot wax, i have it all over my trousers(which will not come out) and burnt my wrist tipping them up to get the full inside covered, the bees are in them now anyway and look happy enough.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Hot iron over brown paper

 

[Millet]

Hot iron over brown paper

Thank you

 

[SDM]

Hot iron over brown paper

Good housekeeping tip that. Saved a carpet with it yrs ago.