Division style feeder question

shakerbeeman · September 22, 2007, 12:49:15 PM

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.

Michael Bush · September 22, 2007, 03:59:39 PM

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.

MBrowne · September 23, 2007, 11:43:23 PM

I use the outside position.

shakerbeeman · September 24, 2007, 09:22:29 AM

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.

Michael Bush · September 24, 2007, 09:25:59 AM

You are right. The Betterbee ones only take one frame also. The rest take about one and a half.

Cindi · September 24, 2007, 11:14:09 AM

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

KONASDAD · 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.

shakerbeeman · September 24, 2007, 01:18:07 PM

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

Old Timer · September 30, 2007, 08:07:40 PM

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.