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New VarroxSan Mite Treatments ~ So Easy Even a Knucklehead can do it
New VarroxSan Mite Treatments ~ So Easy Even a Knucklehead can do it
Hey Y'all.
I'm trying out the new VarroxSan Mite Treatment Strips.
I treated with ApiGuard already and followed it up with the New VarroxSan Mite treatment strips. I'm pretty unorganized and not used to filming while working the bees, but we managed to get-er done.
#Gunline Bees.
#Kodiak Farm Bees
Thank y'all for watching!
#TheTexasBeekeeper #beekeeping #bees #beehive #QueenRearing #Beekeeper #Honeybee #Beekeeping101 #Beginner Beekeeping #VarroxSan #Mites #MiteTreatments #BeeMites
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Getting A Buzz! ~ Bee Beard
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Getting A Buzz! ~ Bee Beard Hey Y'all Well, we all have our bucket list items and having a bee beard was one of mine. I've been thinking about doing this for some time now, and today was the day. Hope y'all enjoy it! Thank y'all for watching! #TheTexasBeekeeper #beekeeping #bees #beehive #QueenRearing #Beekeeper #Honeybee #Beekeeping101 #Beginner Beekeeping #BeeBeard #BeardOfBees
VEVOR Bottle Filler - Settings
Просмотров 107Месяц назад
This will hopefully help you with the settings in the VEVOR bottle filler. I start with a brief explanation of how to prime the pump and then go into the menu settings. I hope this helps.
VEVOR Bottle Filler - Filling some Honey Bottles
Просмотров 9982 месяца назад
VEVOR Bottle Filler - Filling some Honey Bottles Hey Y'all Well, I got the Bottle Filler going and started filling some bottles. Man this thing is nice!!!! Link to this bottle filler: (I do not get anything from VEVOR for sharing this link) www.vevor.com/liquid-filling-machine-c_10468/vevor-liquid-filling-machine-50-5000-g-weighing-capacity-automatic-bottle-filler-machine-bottling-machine-gear-...
VEVOR Bottle Filler Quick and Easy Repair
Просмотров 3902 месяца назад
VEVOR Bottle Filler Quick and Easy Repair Hey Y'all So I just purchased this VEVOR Bottle filler and got it all set up and what do ya know.....the scale didn't work. I contacted VEVOR and they were SUPER FAST at getting a spare part shipped out to me. I opened this thing up and got it fixed a lot easier than I expected. If you're looking for a Bottle Filler, This is a great device at a fraction...
VEVOR Queen Cell Incubator #beekeeping #QueenRearing
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VEVOR Queen Cell Incubator #beekeeping #QueenRearing
Swarm Catch With Ryobi Bucket Bee Vac #Ryobi #BeeSwarm
Просмотров 1296 месяцев назад
Swarm Catch With Ryobi Bucket Bee Vac Hey Y'all Well did I make this Bee Vac just in time or what!?!? I got a text Sunday night about a swarm that landed on someone's truck out at the lake. It was pitch dark when I got there and I left my red light at home (thought it was in a toolbox in my truck). My phone was at 2% and I was actually charging it with a wireless charger on the drive up there b...
My Sugar Syrup Pump Setup | #Beekeeping
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My Sugar Syrup Pump Setup Hey Y'all Well, I finally got my sugar syrup pump setup thanks to watching lots of re-runs from Nathan over at Duck River Honey and Bob Binnie and various others. I wanted to share the information that I had, in case it would help someone else that is working on getting their system set up. Thank y'all for watching! #TheTexasBeekeeper #beekeeping #bees #beehive #QueenR...
Build Your Own Battery Powered Bee VAC #Ryobi
Просмотров 9356 месяцев назад
Build Your Own Battery Powered Bee VAC #Ryobi Hey Y'all If you want to build your own battery powered Bee Vac, the option is finally here thanks to Ryobi's new Battery Powered Bucket Vac. Hopefully this video will help any of you looking for a cheaper alternative to a battery powered bee vac. Here's some current links to the parts on Amazon. I get absolutely nothing for you using these links. T...
Entrance reducer Fail in Texas Heat
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well, these entrance Reducers may be ok In someparts, but in Texas Heat and especially if not installed properly, they will warp pretty bad.. ,
What I've been up to, and why I haven't been on lately...
Просмотров 176Год назад
Hey y'all. just wanted to share what I've been up too and also why I haven't been on or posting in a while. I hope this short video gives people some ideas on products to sell (if you aren't already doing them), also the possibilities that you can get printing your own labels and using a vinyl cutter. I hope to be back online soon and look forward to chatting with you all. Thank y'all for watch...
Making Nucs to Sell
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Making Nucs to Sell
5-23-23 A Hive inspection of the C.C. Miller Hive. How did The Ross Rounds Do?
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5-23-23 A Hive inspection of the C.C. Miller Hive. How did The Ross Rounds Do?
4-29-23 Random Hive Inspection | #beekeeping101
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4-29-23 Random Hive Inspection | #beekeeping101
And The Winners Are......!!!!!
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And The Winners Are......!!!!!
Setting Up A New Bee Yard
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Setting Up A New Bee Yard
1,000 Subscriber GIVEAWAY!!! Enter until April 21st, 2023 11:59pm Central
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1,000 Subscriber GIVEAWAY!!! Enter until April 21st, 2023 11:59pm Central
C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 5 (The Final Round) #Beekeeping101
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C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 5 (The Final Round) #Beekeeping101
And The Winner Is............
Просмотров 159Год назад
And The Winner Is............
3-31-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 4 #beekeeping101
Просмотров 501Год назад
3-31-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 4 #beekeeping101
3-21-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 3 #beekeeping101
Просмотров 754Год назад
3-21-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 3 #beekeeping101
The 500 Subscriber GIVEAWAY! ENTER UNTIL MARCH 31ST!!! #beekeeping101
Просмотров 206Год назад
The 500 Subscriber GIVEAWAY! ENTER UNTIL MARCH 31ST!!! #beekeeping101
3-12-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 2
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3-12-23 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Round 2
2023 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Going From 43 Colonies To 75. Can I do It?
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2023 C.C. Miller 9 Day Splitting - Going From 43 Colonies To 75. Can I do It?
How To Mark And Clip Queens
Просмотров 386Год назад
How To Mark And Clip Queens
NEW 3D Printed Beehive Entrance Reducer V.2.1
Просмотров 440Год назад
NEW 3D Printed Beehive Entrance Reducer V.2.1
Entrance Reducer with Extra Options
Просмотров 196Год назад
Entrance Reducer with Extra Options
New Frame Holder Design V.2.0
Просмотров 117Год назад
New Frame Holder Design V.2.0
My Guitar Hobby @Mike a Minnesota Beekeeper
Просмотров 117Год назад
My Guitar Hobby @Mike a Minnesota Beekeeper
2023 Goals & Something To Show Y'all
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2023 Goals & Something To Show Y'all

Комментарии

  • @salem4738
    @salem4738 3 дня назад

    How do you go about cleaning the machine? E.g If you’re packing different varieties of honey

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 3 дня назад

      @salem4738 for different varieties, I usually just run the hose out and then put it in the next variety. I'll usually run a bottle or two of what is probably mixed between the two and then proceed from there. For cleaning otherwise, you can put the hose in warm water and run it through until it's clean. Then I'll usually disconnect the hoses and air dry them.

  • @rayjohnson8329
    @rayjohnson8329 4 дня назад

    I’m looking for a video on how to program the different sizes?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 4 дня назад

      Check out my video here, that should cover what you want to know. ruclips.net/video/S6wGpRffdcU/видео.html

  • @blackberry5908
    @blackberry5908 5 дней назад

    I think that second deep is doing more harm than good. You basically have a 5 frame nuc in double deep box...

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 5 дней назад

      Yes. This time of year (or a month or so ago when I shot it), I like to put boxes on top of colonies that I want to expand because they tend to go up easier than over. So Then after I get them to draw some comb above, I move that down and remove the top box. In my opinion, it helps fill that bottom box just a little quicker.

  • @genecushion9494
    @genecushion9494 11 дней назад

    Sorry, but didn’t listen anymore than 10 seconds of video due to the poor camera angle looking into the sun.. Improve your video skills and maybe I’ll catch you on future videos…

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 10 дней назад

      @@genecushion9494 appreciate your feedback

  • @Cody-fc5br
    @Cody-fc5br 11 дней назад

    Fob stands for frames of bees not frames of brood

  • @ColesFarmNC
    @ColesFarmNC 19 дней назад

    This is awesome! Why did you pick this one versus the 10L-V1 for $210?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 19 дней назад

      @ColesFarmNC I'm not sure I've seen the one you're talking about. When I chose the one I have, it just seemed the most like what other places are selling for bottling honey but at a fraction of the cost. Looks like they've gone up right now. Hopefully they'll come back down soon.

  • @Swarmstead
    @Swarmstead 20 дней назад

    I watched this the other day but forgot if you said how long they stay in. And then if you had to put new ones in and when.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 20 дней назад

      @Swarmstead they stay in 42-56 days. Great question about whether or not you reapply. I assume after the 42-56 days, you're finished unless/until mite levels rise again, but I'm not positive about that and hadn't thought about that before you mentioned it. I need to do some digging and see. Thanks for watching!

    • @Swarmstead
      @Swarmstead 20 дней назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper thank you

  • @rtxhoneybees
    @rtxhoneybees 20 дней назад

    Dude!. I dont dare pop a lid without my face covered! I like the reflectix, but i dont like the way the beetles run down into the frames when i pull it off. With the wooden inner covers its easy to squash them.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 20 дней назад

      @rtxhoneybees hahahaha. I like living on the edge. Yeah, I don't use the wooden inner covers. Loving the reflectix so far. Thanks for watching!

  • @PennsylvaniaBeekeeper
    @PennsylvaniaBeekeeper 21 день назад

    Let us know your final opinion on the strips. -Darren

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 21 день назад

      @PennsylvaniaBeekeeper will do Darren. Unfortunately I broke one of my rules. Never try more than one new thing at a time.. ..I also did apiguard for the first time this year also...... So if it goes good, it could be either... If it goes bad it could be either. Thanks for watching!

  • @gunlinebees.3831
    @gunlinebees.3831 21 день назад

    That queen ain't scared to lay a frame of bees is she.... You talk about winter bees with that'n there! Gotta testify to the little bench, that puppy makes all the difference in the world on ones back and easy to moybe around. We enjoyed it brother, y'all have a blessed one! 🇺🇸

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 21 день назад

      Yes sir! I'm glad you had that bench in your video! I got a friend of mine one too. It's perfect to have around. Thank y'all and thanks for sending that hat along. I'm trying to keep it nice unlike all my other hats, but only time will tell how long I can keep that up.

  • @phillipriggs3375
    @phillipriggs3375 22 дня назад

    Where you recon he got that hive tool?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 22 дня назад

      @phillipriggs3375 hey Phillip, I'm pretty sure that came from Amazon. I need to order another for when I misplace it. Thanks for watching!

  • @phillipriggs3375
    @phillipriggs3375 22 дня назад

    2 Corinthians 5:6 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord- 7 for we walk by faith, not by [d]sight- 8 but we are of good courage and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for [e]his deeds done through the body, in accordance with what he has done, whether good or bad.

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees 22 дня назад

    Oh your trying those new strips, cool, cool. 😂You know better you goof ball, getting in them this time of year with out a jacket.🙄🤣😂😂 Hive is looking good though.😁 Thanks for sharing Tex, Blessed Days buddy.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 22 дня назад

      @dcsblessedbees Hey DC! Hahaha. Yeah I'm stubborn sometimes. It's one of those.....should I sweat like crazy or go without a bee jacket?. I usually choose going without a bee jacket until I just can't anymore. Thanks for watching!

  • @rtxhoneybees
    @rtxhoneybees 22 дня назад

    It must be hot. Those "africanized"Texas bees are letting you get that close! 😅

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 22 дня назад

      @rtxhoneybees LOL! Yes sir! Thanks for watching Phillip!

  • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
    @MinnesotaBeekeeper 22 дня назад

    Good luck with that. I hate to jump into any product until it's been around several years. Potential? I am definitely ripping off your frame holding box! Great method!

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 22 дня назад

      @@MinnesotaBeekeeper hahaha. Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @gunlinebees.3831
    @gunlinebees.3831 22 дня назад

    🇺🇸 Merica! 🇺🇸

  • @danetstruna1825
    @danetstruna1825 22 дня назад

    Ur crazy sir😂😂

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 22 дня назад

      @@danetstruna1825 hahahaha. It was so much fun!!!!! Thank y'all for watching!

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees 23 дня назад

    Blaine when you 🤨tied that during practice you were sure to not tie it to tight right.🤭Your lucky that can didn't hit you in the head buddy.😂Great fun Tex, Blessed Days buddy...👍Great seeing ya by the way.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 23 дня назад

      @@dcsblessedbees LOL DC!!! I might have tied it just a little too tight. Haha. Thanks for watching, my friend! Blessed days to you as well!

  • @russellkoopman3004
    @russellkoopman3004 24 дня назад

    LOL Never knew where it was going until the end. Great fun Tex.

  • @YarnTrucker
    @YarnTrucker 24 дня назад

    What did you do to zero out the top line

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 24 дня назад

      When in manual mode, you'll need to hit the "PEEL" button to Tare the scale to Zero. If you're in Auto mode, it will automatically Tare it to Zero when you put the bottle on. Thanks for watching!

    • @YarnTrucker
      @YarnTrucker 24 дня назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper ahh thanks I had no idea what the peel button was for

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 24 дня назад

      @@YarnTrucker Yeah, I don't know why it can't just say "TARE". I've never heard of "PEEL" before this...... Good luck! Hope it works out for you!

  • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
    @MinnesotaBeekeeper 29 дней назад

    Darn that is interesting! Got to ask, how is the chemical plastic smell inside? Some of the off gassing can be darn strong. Thanks.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 29 дней назад

      @@MinnesotaBeekeeper hey Mike, I didn't notice a chemical plastic smell. Not strong anyway. I'll have to open her back up now and see if my memory is correct....

    • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
      @MinnesotaBeekeeper 29 дней назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper I bought a wine cooler for the creamed honey. I had to leave the door open for a month to let it off gas.but it seems to be fine now.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 29 дней назад

      @@MinnesotaBeekeeper haha. I did the same (bought a wine cooler). I may not be as observant as you are because I don't remember it needing to gas off either. I'm thinking there may just be something wrong with my nose. 😆 🤣

  • @jennifercolin8400
    @jennifercolin8400 Месяц назад

    we just bought this machine and are having issues figuring it out. Any chance we can exchange contact info? We'd love to ask someone who's using this machine some simple operational questions. Thanks!

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      Hi Jennifer, if you go to my channel and expand the about section. On my computer it's right below "The Texas Beekeeper" where it has my subscriber count, etc. I'd be happy to try and help out where I can.

  • @waynej7037
    @waynej7037 Месяц назад

    where do you find the programing guide. i bought that unit. there is nothing in the manual that tells you what function the keys preform or how to program it.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @waynej7037 hey Wayne, the manual didn't have a lot of information. A lot of that was trial and error. Hopefully I coveted it enough to help.

  • @ezrabrooks12
    @ezrabrooks12 Месяц назад

    Excellent Video, Info, Demonstration.

  • @philipthomas1285
    @philipthomas1285 Месяц назад

    Hi,whwre did you buy the scerw on lead?

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees Месяц назад

    How much do those run? Do you feel they are worth the investment? How long do you think it will take you to recoup cost for time savings?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      Hey DC, sorry for the late reply. It was around $320. I absolutely love it. I've got the vevor pneumatic filler also but this one is just so much easier. I think the cost for time savings can vary for everyone, but I already feel like it's been recouped for me. It really simplifies the process. I like that you can put the hose in a bucket and take what you need and the ease of switching between sizes couldn't be more simple. I really wish i would have gotten it sooner.

  • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
    @MinnesotaBeekeeper Месяц назад

    Blain could you show cleaning? I have a friend of mine that desperately needs one of these things so thank you for the series!

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @MinnesotaBeekeeper hey Mike. I sure can but it will be a little while. I'm bottling weekly after markets to replenish what was sold so I won't be cleaning this and putting it away until probably December.

    • @flowerstreetfarmbees
      @flowerstreetfarmbees Месяц назад

      @@MinnesotaBeekeeper Mike I typically just run warm water through mine to clean out the gear motor until it looks clean. I haven’t run any flavors through it though.

  • @flowerstreetfarmbees
    @flowerstreetfarmbees Месяц назад

    Looks very similar to the HillCo model. I love mine for jarring large amounts, and really small jars. Did you have a good harvest this year, Blain?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @flowerstreetfarmbees hey Bryan, yes I would bet these are all made by the same factory. I've been living this filler. I have the pneumatic filler as well and it's great for one size set it and forget it, but this one is great when you need to bottle all different sizes. Our harvest this year wasn't quite as good as last year, but it wasn't too bad. We got a little too much rain at the wrong times.

  • @sarashappyhives1828
    @sarashappyhives1828 Месяц назад

    Next level Blain! 😎🐝☀️

  • @sonofthunder.
    @sonofthunder. Месяц назад

    Hillco has the duckbill nozzles,2 bucks ea

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 24 дня назад

      Mine just blew a hole in it so I ordered 13 from them. Thanks!

  • @mediterraherbal9234
    @mediterraherbal9234 Месяц назад

    Please, if you can write model number for your machine

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      Hello, The model number is: SYC-5-X-V1 The link is also in the description if you need it. I do not make anything from the link. It's just there for convenience. Thanks for watching!

  • @theunlikelybeek
    @theunlikelybeek Месяц назад

    Thanks for the demo. I saw some reviews that mentioned the Vevor model's scale is inaccurate vs. some of the other similar machines on the market and your bottles in the video seem to be just slightly under filled. Do you feel the Vevor machine is accurate?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @theunlikelybeek Hi, thanks for stopping in. Yes, I weighed every bottle after it was filled to make sure and they all came out right on the money or 1/10th of an ounce over. I had a couple that were 1/10th of an ounce under, but I just adjusted the VEVOR to dispense an extra gram and that fixed it. Every bucket of Honey can be different, so you do have to calibrate any time you're switching buckets because moisture content of honey, etc. Can change the accuracy of how it is dispensed. Overall, I'm very pleased with this machine and the price.

  • @dalonafoster3997
    @dalonafoster3997 2 месяца назад

    Where did you find the info to learn how to set this up and program the upper preset buttons?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @dalonafoster3997 it comes with a manual and that gets you 90% of the way there. The LCD also tells you some information like which button to press to increase the value and which to decrease, etc. I could do a video on it soon if that would be helpful.

    • @dalonafoster3997
      @dalonafoster3997 Месяц назад

      @@TexasBeekeeperThank you for the quick response!😊 I would love to see a video of how you programmed yours. I bought one of these units this week but it keeps restarting the machine mid-pour so I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @@dalonafoster3997 I'll try and get you a video this week/weekend. In the meantime, I'll try to explain to see if that helps. M1,M2, M3 and M4 are the preset buttons. If you simply press a button, it will take you to that preset. There it will display the grams of that Preset. If you hold down the M1, M2, M3 or M4 button it will take you into the setup for that preset. From there if you look in the lower left of the LCD, it will tell you to press M3 or M4 for + and - . Doing this will adjust the grams either up or down. If you hold down M3 or M4 it will scroll through the numbers faster so that if you have a long ways to go, it will go a little faster. You can also press M1 or M2 to scroll through the menu options withing the presets. You'll want to also set up a Target for the Empty bottle. What you'll do there is put an empty bottle on the scale for each preset size. For example. Lets say that an 8 ounce bottle weighs 20 grams. You'll want to set the target for less than 20 grams, so that it will trigger the scale when the bottle is placed on it. So you may set it for like 15 grams. And your Honey weight for 8 ounces would be somewhere around 227 grams. When you're all set with the preset, you'll hit the CLR button to exit. Then you can long Press the next "M" button to set up another preset. Once you're finished, all you'll need to do is select the preset that you want and you can begin filling that size. If you have an odd size bottle to fill, like let's say, 19 ounces.... You can just set the grams by hitting the "SET" button and key in the Grams for 19 ounces. Then you can fill however many you need to and just select an "M" button when you want to switch back to a preset value. The "PEEL" button is to tare the scale. So if you have a half full 8 ounce bottle, and you want to fill the last 4 ounces in it, you could set a custom weight using the "SET" button and key in something around 114 grams. Then also double check the Target weight for the empty bottle. Then you can put the half full bottle on and quickly hit the "PEEL" button. now you just need to put an empty bottle on the scale off to the side somewhere just to trigger the filler to start filling and it will put 4 ounces into the half full bottle. Another thing to keep in mind is that there is an Automatic Mode and a Manual Mode. To Toggle between these modes, you'll select the second button from the left on the bottom row. It will often say MA/AU. I hope this helps some. I'll try and get that video up for you soon. Good luck!

  • @alecsmith3170
    @alecsmith3170 2 месяца назад

    I’m having trouble getting the machine to pump anything (even water). It feels like there is no suction. Can you make a video on how to get it to work from the start?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      i can try and get you that video. In the mean time, I'll try to explain so it will hopefully be quicker. The hose that goes from the pump to the dispenser, you want to disconnect so that you can fill it with whatever it is that you want to pump (Priming the pump). If you still have the syringe that came with it, you can use that, otherwise, you could use a Honey Bottle, etc. to try and get the pump gears filled with Honey, water, etc. It may be easiest to disconnect it from the dispenser end so that you can put a decent amount in the hose. Once you are confident that you have enough in the hose to where it's also in the "gearbox", you want to make sure the other end of your hose is in the bucket. Then you'll either put the machine in Auto or manual mode and begin dispensing. I hope this helps you out for now. I'll try to get you a video on it.

    • @alecsmith3170
      @alecsmith3170 2 месяца назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper I’ll give this a shot. Thank you!

    • @dwarlock1978
      @dwarlock1978 Месяц назад

      How is it powered? 12volt or 110volt?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper Месяц назад

      @@dwarlock1978 It's powered by 110 volt. I've seen some that appear to come with a 12 V adapter, but this one is 110V .

  • @PennsylvaniaBeekeeper
    @PennsylvaniaBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

    It seems to fill faster than the Hillco, but that could also depend on honey temperature and settings.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      Yes, I would think the Honey temp and viscosity would play a pretty big role in how well in flows through the tubes. When switching honey buckets, you'd also want to double check the filled bottle to make sure you don't need to make minor adjustments. Thanks for watching!

  • @gunlinebees.3831
    @gunlinebees.3831 2 месяца назад

    Look at you and that fancy get up... That's pretty cool! 😎

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      LOL! I wish I would have gotten it sooner. Makes filling bottles really easy!

  • @tarheelbeekeeper3971
    @tarheelbeekeeper3971 2 месяца назад

    Interesting little setup, all kinds of technology for bee keepers today. Thanks for sharing

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      It's great that we have so many options and that prices are actually affordable. Thanks for watching!

  • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
    @MinnesotaBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

    Forgot to ask how much was it and would you buy this model again? These reviews are so insanely helpful.👍👍

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      Hey Mike, It was $369 with Free Shipping and YES! I would buy it again. I'm actually thinking of getting another one to cover more presets for different bottle sizes. But.....it's also very easy to just key in a specified weight and bottle different sizes on the fly, so I'm not in a big rush to get another one just yet because of that.

  • @rtxhoneybees
    @rtxhoneybees 2 месяца назад

    Great video. I hope you show us filling some bottles as well. I upgraded from the honey gate to the one-drip hilco this year. I really like the idea of being about to switch between tanks.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @@rtxhoneybees hey Phillip, yes sir. I just posted another video of me actually using it. Love it!

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 2 месяца назад

    Now the fun begins!!!! Thanks!

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 2 месяца назад

    I bought a very expensive automotive battery charging station for next to nothing and it had the same issue with a pin that was pushed out. After looking the machine over it had never been used so I really lucked out. I even find this issue in automotive wiring harnesses. Great work!

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @@rodneymiddleton9624 yes sir! It's always nice when it's an easy fix like that!

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees 2 месяца назад

    See, see china, china.😂😉 It's way cool to see ya Tex, I have been wondering how things have been. 😁Blessed Days buddy...

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @dcsblessedbees morning DC! It's the Farmers Market time of year. Things get really busy since I spend most of my evenings filling bottles and printing labels. I just need to try and not neglect the bees. Take care DC!

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees 2 месяца назад

    OH😱a Vevor😓Chnia, china.😉 They are actually kind of cool, I just don't like Vevor's quality control. 😂Morning Blain(Blaine) Yt says I spell you name wrong.🤣

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @dcsblessedbees Hey DC! Yeah, they could probably inspect them better as they come in, but I really do think the same place is making all of these and just rebranding them. We'll see how it does. The VEVOR pneumatic bottler I got is still holding up and doing good. Just not as quick to switch bottle sizes.

  • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
    @MinnesotaBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

    Slick. What temperature is your honey that you run through it

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @MinnesotaBeekeeper Hey Mike, I just pump it through at room temperature right now. It's coming out of a 5 gallon plastic bucket.

    • @MinnesotaBeekeeper
      @MinnesotaBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper No kidding, wow.

  • @lomavistabeeco
    @lomavistabeeco 2 месяца назад

    I have the same model. Mine is pumping, but cuts out after filling a bottle half way. How did you contact them?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      @lomavistabeeco Hey Todd, You go go on their web site and under the menu they have a "contact us" option. You should be able to do a live chat or just send a message.

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      You know, the more I think about this and also considering Mike's comment, I wonder if you're bottling pretty thin Honey? The only reason I say that is, that I know when I was cleaning the system before first use, I remember that it didn't fill water all the way to the correct weight. So I'm just wondering if the thinner it is, the less likely it is to get a good fill? Anyway, just wanted to throw that out there in case it might have something to do with it.

  • @philipthomas1285
    @philipthomas1285 2 месяца назад

    My problem with this vac is removing the bees from the bocket to the hive box

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      The bucket is completely sealed off so it's just a matter of unlatching it and carrying it to where you want the bees. Unscrew the lid (which is at the bottom) and shake the bees into the box, or just set it there and let them walk out on their own. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @philipthomas1285
    @philipthomas1285 2 месяца назад

    If i need a battery for one hour is it available?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 2 месяца назад

      I don't know that you'd get 1 hour on this without using at least a couple of battteries. But they're easy to swap out. No different than a cordless drill.

  • @BVaughanfulk
    @BVaughanfulk 3 месяца назад

    What size tank did you go with

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 3 месяца назад

      @BVaughanfulk I went with the 60 gallon tank from Northern tool. I figured I can always fill it halfway or so if needed. It does not pump very well when it gets down to about 5 gallons or so, so I usually have to dump the last part into a tub manually. Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @BVaughanfulk
      @BVaughanfulk 3 месяца назад

      @@TexasBeekeeper thanks for replying! I’m currently at 2 hives and I help a friend with 8 more. 5 gallon buckets and 1 gallon jugs is becoming a lot to manage lol

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 3 месяца назад

      ​@@BVaughanfulk I hear ya! That's exactly why I decided to finally upgrade too. Lugging those 1 gallon jugs around got old real quick. Good luck to you!

  • @philipthomas1285
    @philipthomas1285 4 месяца назад

    How did you make the screw on led?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 4 месяца назад

      The screw on lid van be purchased from Hone Depot and probably various other places. They run about $8 each. There is a threaded rim that you snap on a 5 gallon bucket and the lid screws into that. Both pieces come in the set. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @philipthomas1285
    @philipthomas1285 4 месяца назад

    Where did you get the screw head?

    • @TexasBeekeeper
      @TexasBeekeeper 4 месяца назад

      I got those screw on lids from from Home Depot. They're worth getting, just for the ease of removing the lid.

    • @philipthomas1285
      @philipthomas1285 4 месяца назад

      Ok thanks