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Head torch
I struggle to see eggs and the queen in my bee house. There is not quite enough light inside so I tend to take the frames to the door and hold them over an upturned lid. Does anyone use a head torch and can they recommend one?
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I have a petzl which is good and useful for grafting. Variety of models and price points.
I have not tried using the torch and looking through a veil, so I would try before you buy.
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Energizer ones are a tenner from Amazon with good bright white LEDs and two red LEDs. I have used a head torch inside a veil but don't remember it being particularly helpful - there's quite a bit of reflection or glare from the veil which is just a few inches from the lamp and - inevitably - in the line of sight.
I can't remember whether your bee house has power … if so you could consider an LED magnifying lamp like model makers, beauticians and banknote forgers use. There are even some battery powered ones …
Last edited by fatshark; 23-05-2014 at 06:31 AM.
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I often have to inspect my bees on overcast days or in the shadow of a tree. When it's too dark to see eggs I just use a hand torch. The first one I tried was black and the bees didn't like it so I now use a white one. It is not particularly bright, being a cheap LED one, but I don't seem to need a bright light.
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