Assembling Beekeeping Equipment Part 3 - Mounting Boxes

Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, talks about putting boxes together.
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[@bradprather6749]

Just a big thank you for still doing these! I'm in my fifth year as a beekeeper and have learned so much. Cheers.

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

Thanks Brad! Nice to hear we've been able to help you.

[@BigRedNZ1]

Really great videos. Might be the perfect excuse for an air compressor. I also liked how they were painted, very efficient.

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

Glad to hear you like the videos. Thanks BigRedNZ1
Compressors are handy for lots of tasks!

[@peterlightbody8443]

Good to see back doing videos , have learnt a lot from previous videos Peter Australia

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

Thank you Peter for your kind comment.

[@markwelsch940]

Make sure you paint the parts of the supers that touch each other, not just the outsides. This will make them last a lot longer.

[@lagrangebees]

Do you use wax dipping as well? The huge lifespan increase of the woodware is worth the trouble in my opinion :)

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

No we use paint for boxes but do wax dip our bottom boards. We have some painted boxes that are in good shape after 70 + years of constant use. I like having some colour in the beeyard and find wax dipped boxes to be pretty drab after a few years of weathering. A personal preference.

[@sidelinerbeekeeper]

I think I seen a lift or a loader on the truck, can you give info on it please? Thanks

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

Hi There.
It's an Australian made loader called EZloader. We have the 300 model which has a capacity of 300kg. You can find information about them online.

[@DanielToffolo]

What sugar syrup do you use in the spring? 1:1? 2:1?

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

We use 2:1 spring or fall. It keeps well.

[@bidbudy6061]

Hi, Do you guys sell the unassembled boxes?

[@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre]

No we don't sell beekeeping equipment.

[@beelifekh6662]

Can you name the bee sperm protection water?