Queen excluder question

[fullframe45]

I am using maismore poly hives and all measure 500x500 mm i was using the plastic Q excluders last couple of years , but now want to go with the metal wire type.Not punched ones. Nearly all the framed ones are for 460x460 and do not fit to the edge of the box. I can get wire only to fit ,but not framed. What do others do.My hives are all bottom bee space. Thank you

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Maisemore's make framed wire QX.s to fit their poly hives

 

[enrico]

https://bees-online.co.uk/product/nat-poly-hive-wired-framed-queen-excluder/

 

[fullframe45]

Thank you for reply,i know they will be good quality but a bit pricey for my budget. I KNOW, buy cheap by twice..But way over my budget.

 

[rolande]

As you probably won't need the excluders till next year now you could probably absorb the 'expense' over several months, least then you'll have a quality made for purpose piece of kit

EDIT.

I truthfully hope that this post doesn't come across as condescending. I know all about cash constraints but think you may have the time advantage to sort your needs in the best way possible.

 

[Blunt Spike]

As you probably won't need the excluders till next year now you could probably absorb the 'expense' over several months, least then you'll have a quality made for purpose piece of kit

EDIT.

I truthfully hope that this post doesn't come across as condescending. I know all about cash constraints but think you may have the time advantage to sort your needs in the best way possible.

Practical solutions are not condescending imo.

 

[fullframe45]

Not condescenting at all and thank you for your comment .Yes i have time till next season and with this years summer honey sales i can just about manage to buy one. LOL.

 

[rolande]

If you ever travel to Europe there is another option that some of the European suppliers sell, it's the excluder for the so called brother Adam dadant/Dadant US which is also 500x500 and will be a lot cheaper but I doubt you'll now find an EU supplier willing to send one or two to the UK.

 

[drex]

The winter sales usually have unframed QE's very cheap. I make my own framing, easily done with basic tools