Sugar Syrup Bottles.

[Adam Bee]

Sorry. That’s completely wrong and thoroughly misinformed. You may feel that way, but there is no evidence of that. The fibre construction does not throw micro plastics. I’m not advocating manufacture of clothing from scratch, but as a way of reusing and arguably removing the plastic from the system, recycling into clothing is a viable solution. It is certainly a more and better use of resources when converted reclaimed plastic is turned into clothing rather than simply being discarded. Better to not have plastics at all, or not in high volume, but as they exist everywhere on the planet, finding a viable and useful solution will help everyone.

 

[Fritillary]

And every time you wash it more micro plastics end up in the sea.

I think someone has a petition running at the moment asking the govt. to ensure that all new washing machines have filters for these.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

I think someone has a petition running at the moment asking the govt. to ensure that all new washing machines have filters for these.

A filter fine enough to trap micro plastics is going to be annoying when it frequently clogs and I can see it rapidly being thrown away. Probably another plan that wont survive contact with the enemy

 

[Millet]

A filter fine enough to trap micro plastics is going to be annoying when it frequently clogs and I can see it rapidly being thrown away. Probably another plan that wont survive contact with the enemy

Best Solution..leave these harmless tiny little small fragments to find the place they come from..

 

[highgate]

Back to the thymol question; where can i buy the crystals from? Any particular make or quality needed for their highnesses?

 

[Ian123]

Most the big suppliers sell thymol just check the sites.

 

[highgate]

Problem with shipping cost, doesn't seem to be sold on flea Bay or amazon

 

[Fritillary]

A filter fine enough to trap micro plastics is going to be annoying when it frequently clogs and I can see it rapidly being thrown away. Probably another plan that wont survive contact with the enemy

The immediate enemy (are we surprised?) actually the govt, whom the petitions committee decided have avoided answering the petition. They have been asked for a revised response.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/248269

 

[Millet]

That's me sorted for a few years..I asked the old chap to save me 20 but he must have thought I said 32..not to worry all you college student eco warriors can rest at night knowing they have not gone to the landfill site..

 

[Anduril]

And every time you wash it more micro plastics end up in the sea.

That was on a TV programme I believe! Also https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vo...s-plastic-pollution-polyester-washing-machine

 

[Millet]

These bottles are ideal..here is my third 25L batch mixed with thymol ready for the bees..it is much quicker than faffing about with 2L pop bottles..

 

[Erichalfbee]

These bottles are ideal..here is my third 25L batch mixed with thymol ready for the bees..it is much quicker than faffing about with 2L pop bottles..

Mine go in milk bottles.
I’ve only six hives to feed so filled ones go in the honey warmer overnight

 

[For want of a better word]

Going into at least 6 years with 12.5 liter "invertbee" containers.... 30 odd can be stored conveniently in a "dumpy bag"... BUT make sure they are washed out before storing for the next years batch of 2:1 as rodents can and will nibble through them to get at any remnants of sugar... thymolated or not!

Chons da

 

[Millet]

I have used milk bottles in the past but it is the same as the pop bottles i needed two per hive..with these big bottles i only need one per hive..

 

[Angry_Mob]

Going into at least 6 years with 12.5 liter "invertbee" containers.... 30 odd can be stored conveniently in a "dumpy bag"... BUT make sure they are washed out before storing for the next years batch of 2:1 as rodents can and will nibble through them to get at any remnants of sugar... thymolated or not!

Chons da

I use those as well which I got off a friend who was throwing some out. Good size to do a few nucs with one container.

 

[Swarm]

Invertbee containers. Two gallons per can, nice size.

 

[BMH]

I have used milk bottles in the past but it is the same as the pop bottles i needed two per hive..with these big bottles i only need one per hive..

I would need 3 of those per hive!

Bit of a faff.

I use the 25 litre variant if I ever need to transport syrup.

 

[Jimmy]

I mix, transport and pour syrup from 30lb buckets. Fine for Maisemore polynucs and Swienty feeders, not so easy for Paynes polynucs. I use a large funnel but a full bucket and top heavy funnel have led to a few spillages.
Any tips for filling the Paynes nuc ?

 

[Erichalfbee]

Any tips for filling the Paynes nuc ?

I hate those feeders so I feed from the top. Polycarbonate crown board with a central feeder hole and a 2 litre rapid in an eke

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I hate those feeders so I feed from the top. Polycarbonate crown board with a central feeder hole and a 2 litre rapid in an eke

They do top feeders now.