replacing British National Shallow brood with Deep Brood frames

[Erichalfbee]

Yes jumbo is Langstroth

 

[user 20297]

Yes jumbo is Langstroth

The "take two beekeepers-get three opinions" rule obviously even applies with our most experienced echelon of beekeepers!........and this, on such a simply (in theory) verifiable fact. "Extra-deep" makes most sense to me; as in "shallow, deep, extra-deep". The width is unchanged from standard isn't it? So the 14 x 12 description, which I think I've seen most frequently, seems odd.

 

[Erichalfbee]

So the 14 x 12 description, which I think I've seen most frequently, seems odd.

It is however what the suppliers use

 

[Murox]

Yes jumbo is Langstroth

The "take two beekeepers-get three opinions" rule obviously even applies with our most experienced echelon of beekeepers!........and this, on such a simply (in theory) verifiable fact. "Extra-deep" makes most sense to me; as in "shallow, deep, extra-deep". The width is unchanged from standard isn't it? So the 14 x 12 description, which I think I've seen most frequently, seems odd.

All Langstroth are standard, but some Langstroth are more standard than others, the frames come in three basic sizes —deep, medium, and shallow — with corresponding hive boxes.
“Langstroth equipment accounts for about 75% of worldwide beekeeping kit, however within that term 'Langstroth standard' there are about ninety sub species, some of which are totally incompatible with each other. “ (Langstroth Bee Hive)
At least the British Standard doesn't heve so many variants.

 

[holmbee]

Yes jumbo is Langstroth

Hi Dani

I understand that there are two depth size brood boxes for Langstroth. The standard size mainly in use but also a Jumbo Langstroth that has the same width and langth but the equivalent of a Dadant in depth. Paradise Honey produce two different brood boxes. I think the Jumbo originated in the USA but use seems to have died out. I know one Somerset beekeeper who has the Jumbo as his main hive.

 

[Erichalfbee]

 

[thorn]

I've read this thread with mounting amazement at the way some of our older fellows still cling to imperial measurements. What they persist in calling a 14x12 is what we more forward looking young beekeepers call a 3556x3048.

 

[Hiveanidea]

So what do you order in the pub?

 

[user 819]

568ml of bitter landlord, I don't think so.

 

[oliver90owner]

Stop arguing. Extra deeps, 14 x 12 or Jumbo - they are still the boxes that accept the British Standard sized frames. Three different sizes - shallows, deeps and t’others above.