Poly hive musings.

[prakel]

Just had a good look at one of these £8.50 boxes. Most striking point to jump out is that it's not possible to fill from the bottom as with the poly versions. Also, the door is underneath rather than let into the end wall. Seems to be a tidy enough box for the money.

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[prakel]

Just noticed that the frames can be clipped together vertically + they each have a pair of hanging eyes, presumably so they can be hung from the topbar of a standard frame. Doesn't appeal to me but it may be a useful technique in other's hands.

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[The Drone Ranger]

Thanks chaps that's all good info on the Thornes mating nucs
Will they be easy to clean ?

Now I hesitate to ask this but what is the best buy in poly hives at the moment ?

Specifically those designed for National frames not requiring bodging

If you were`buying 10 or 20

p.s. I have read the thread but things change

[Kate Atchley]

.... Now I hesitate to ask this but what is the best buy in poly hives at the moment ? Specifically those designed for National frames not requiring bodging If you were`buying 10 or 20

DR I've starting using the new Lyson nationals which I bought via Abelo. They are looking good and no bodging required. Better entrance design than Swienty I suggest, with drop-in entrance closure/partial closure/ventilator. Seem good value too. You could get a better deal than I did, buying 10-20 though. try Damien if these interest you.

[prakel]

Thornes mating nucs
Will they be easy to clean ?

I reckon so, should be a very simple job although someone, somewhere (probably facebook), is bound to comment on the fact that you can't use a blowtorch.

[mbc]

DR I've starting using the new Lyson nationals which I bought via Abelo. They are looking good and no bodging required. Better entrance design than Swienty I suggest, with drop-in entrance closure/partial closure/ventilator. Seed good value too. You could get a better deal than I did, buying 10-20 though. try Damien if these interest you.

+1 for the lyson offering, no issues as yet and I'm liking it, in fairness I also like the swienty.

[The Drone Ranger]

Thanks Kate and mbc will check those lysons out at abelo
Quick question prakel can I clean them with a blowtorch
(I don't have a Facebook page)


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[prakel]

Quick question prakel can I clean them with a blowtorch

I wouldn't dream of trying to stop you.

[Lancs Lad]

DR
If I can watch , I'll buy the blowtorch.

[Bumble]

DR
If I can watch , I'll buy the blowtorch.

Can I watch too, if I provide the gas?