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Offline Davzbeez

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Hive top feeder sealant?
« on: October 28, 2005, 11:41:27 pm »
I've read several threads that sugest sealing a hive top feeder's joints with melted wax.  Would silicone caulk be a viable alternative?  What about sealing all the inside surfaces?  I'm thinking some kind of polyurethane, or is that not necessary because the sugar water will coat is soon enough?
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Offline Kris^

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Hive top feeder sealant?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2005, 08:46:01 am »
The top feeders I made earlier this year tended to leak, even after using silicone caulk.  The ones I recently made don't leak.  For them, I used lots and lots of glue between the boards, then sealed the reservoirs with several layers of shellac.

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Offline Davzbeez

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Hive top feeder sealant?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2005, 02:02:01 pm »
Ok, I'll try that.  I guess tight assembly tolerances will make a difference too.
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