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Morning as per title has any one used just the top bars with strips in honey supers?
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Why would you want to ?Morning as per title has any one used just the top bars with strips in honey supers?
Thanks
Sounds like a Warre hive. They have top bars but no sides, the problem is the comb get's stuck to the side of the box and you then need to be able to separate it from the box to get the (quite delicate) frame out. Warre owners have a special angled knife with a long handle for the job.Why would you want to ?
I run foundationless in supers with just a starter strip and they fill the frames out ... You will find that, if you just give them a starter strip and a top bar, they will build a catenary shaped comb - they won't be particularly strong as they will only be connected to the top bar and when they are filled with honey they will break off very easily. You will also find that without a guide for them to work to they will build comb in any direction they see fit.
you should ask Denrosa about a bulk order of pre waxed framesI’m out and I had 300 a month ago just ordering 500 more
And pine boxes?you should ask Denrosa about a bulk order of pre waxed frames
Maisie's sales start on the 23rd June - for three daysAnd pine boxes?
I need 20 broods
Thanks both I need them next week the 23rd is an age away.Maisie's sales start on the 23rd June - for three days
Maismores are good but due to the demand I doubt you’ll get the items as fast as you need. They’re behind on standard orders atm.Maisie's sales start on the 23rd June - for three days
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