Can someone please tell me what frame to take out when installing a division feeder. I am inclined toward the outside one but think I am wrong.
I would do the outside two. Most of them take up a frame and a half. The Brushy Mt Masonite ones only take up one frame.
I use the outside position.
Thanks for the replies. I bought the ones from Betterbee. They need only one space and I put on the outside. Have been taking the 2/1 sugar water hard and heavy.
You are right. The Betterbee ones only take one frame also. The rest take about one and a half.
The inner frame feeder that I use holds amost a full gallon of s.s. and yes, takes up about 1-1/2 frame space. I put it on the outside position, place pieces of wood inside, like a paint stir stick, so the bees don't drown. Works well, barely ever lose any bee to drowning. When I fill them up, I take a couple of minutes to pour the food in slowly and they are floated to the top gradually and climb out if they are inside. I find if I fill it up quickly, they get smothered and drown. Works well for me. Have a wonderful day beautiful life. Cindi
The dandant takes up more than one space and they build burr comb in the exces space. It also prevents them from filing up those outside frames w/ syrup, reducing wnter stores, unless you rotate frames as they are filled. yet another "extra" step. What a pain. When top feeders work properly, they are awesome for the backyard beek.
I couldn't agree more KONASDAD however I don't think they can be used with top entries.
As for drowning I also have had no problem. The ones from Betterbee came with floats that work well. It is very important to pour slowly.
Thanks for the replies and a mighty fine day to you,
Jack
Quote from: KONASDAD on September 24, 2007, 12:54:50 PM
The dandant takes up more than one space and they build burr comb in the exces space. It also prevents them from filing up those outside frames w/ syrup, reducing wnter stores, unless you rotate frames as they are filled. yet another "extra" step. What a pain. When top feeders work properly, they are awesome for the backyard beek.
if you use a division feeder that is wider than a frame you can cut a piece of 3/4" plywood the same height as your deep with a couple ears on it to fit in the frame rest to fill the empty space. this will help cut down on any burr comb.