Solar Hive ventilators

[leechmann]

Anyone ever try the hive ventilators? Wondering what you thought of them and if they are a good idea?

[indypartridge]

Using a stick to prop open the top a bit is far less expensive!

[Robo]

They are way too expensive for a cheap guy like me.

Many years ago I tried my own version and wasn't very impressed



A vent box like the DE Hive uses over the inner cover works just as well and is much more reliable :-D


Or a couple of sticks like indy suggests is a simple but fine solution as well.

[bassman1977]

Mr. Bush has this on his website.

http://bushfarms.com/beesfaqs.htm#electricfan

[leechmann]

Ok, thanks for the ideas. I like the vented top box too. I was just a little curious if anyone had tried one of the new solar ventilators.

Thanks everyone,

Leechmann

[MBrowne]

I made a few to try. Have temperature switches and all. The big issue I found is that if the fan starts making any noise or vibrations, it drives the bees crazy.

[jdpro5010]

I never thought of the noise or vibration!  That would make for an interesting next inspection of the girls!