Beemaster's International Beekeeping Forum
BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: MsCarol on September 01, 2013, 09:56:18 pm
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Ok, back at it with more stupid questions.
I saw mentioned somewhere on this forum the utilizing of plastic tubs WITH lids to move frames of honey away from the hives without/ or less bee interference.
WHAT SIZE tubs FIT the frames?? Is there a chart some place that has the data for the different depth frames?
In my case mediums. What size tub fits what size frames/supers as the case might be.
I am thinking that a hanging folder frame cut to fit might hold some frames.
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You could get a good size plastic bin with a lid to put the frames in, you would want it big enough in depth and length for the frames and be able to put the lid on. I have a board that is bigger that a super that I put on a Dollie, then an empty super to hold the frames, and another board to go on top of the supers. Part of the time I use a telescoping top for the top. The bees aren't to bad in the spring but can bee in the summer or fall to keep off the frames. Good luck
Joe
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I use a super and keep a towel thrown over it. Like Joe said its not much of a problem if there's a flow on but today at my house it was near impossible. Woody
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Ok, back at it with more stupid questions.
No such thing.
I found some tubs at Wal-Mart. They are 17 3/4" W X 29 9/16" D X 7 7/8" H. 41.2qt. Ziploc brand. Not that you have to buy those. They hold 10 medium frames full they weigh about 50lbs.
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No such thing.
I found some tubs at Wal-Mart. They are 17 3/4" W X 29 9/16" D X 7 7/8" H. 41.2qt. Ziploc brand. Not that you have to buy those. They hold 10 medium frames full they weigh about 50lbs.
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THAT was the kinda answer I was looking for!! I KNOW you guys (and gals) have been down this road before. Although I also realize this is an international audience, sometime the little things (local....sorta) count.
Thank -you!!!
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Just do like the rest of us and take an empty frame shopping with you. I would also check out Menards if you have one close by.
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I got some plastic bus tubs at Sams club that seem to be made for medium frames. No lids so I drape a towel over the top. Works great!
Alfred