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leechmann
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Solar Hive ventilators
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March 03, 2009, 08:18:36 pm »
Anyone ever try the hive ventilators? Wondering what you thought of them and if they are a good idea?
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indypartridge
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March 04, 2009, 07:28:02 am »
Using a stick to prop open the top a bit is far less expensive!
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March 04, 2009, 08:39:33 am »
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.
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March 04, 2009, 12:19:18 pm »
Mr. Bush has this on his website.
http://bushfarms.com/beesfaqs.htm#electricfan
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leechmann
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March 04, 2009, 03:02:16 pm »
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
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MBrowne
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March 05, 2009, 01:13:17 am »
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.
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jdpro5010
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March 05, 2009, 02:09:26 pm »
I never thought of the noise or vibration! That would make for an interesting next inspection of the girls!
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