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    Veil / Helmet recommendation

    Yes something like this would be what I’m after. I have the full suit and also jacket, however just wanted something for super quick jobs.
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    Veil / Helmet recommendation

    Hi, want to get just a veil for when wanting to quickly work on the bees for a few minutes without putting on full suit. Can anybody recommend a good one which works well?
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    Oxalic acid

    Where is the cheapest place to get quality oxalic acid crystals for vaping for Varoa?
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    Oxalic acid vap

    I have a mix of both
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    Oxalic acid vap

    Hi, i am interested in the car starter/booster lipo kit is used instead of a car battery?? Do you have a link as i cant pin it down on ebay Search. Oh and is it just a time thing hence advising two pans and two batteries? Sorry, but i have no idea :)
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    Oxalic acid vap

    Hi, as only having 8 hives I would like to purchase an oxalic acid vaporiser but not spend a fortune. Instavap looks amazing but not sure I can warrant the costs. Is there a decent vap wand that you would recommend at all?
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    Overheated soft set

    It was probably overheating for 2-3 hours.
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    Fondant v sugar cakes

    I read that with sugar cakes bees need to invert the sugar. If apple cider vinegar and citric acid is used it can help to Invert the sugar. Would it be ok to use sugar cakes in that case throughout winter rather than fondant? Has anybody done this succesfully?
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    Overheated soft set

    so it would set again as ‘soft set’ with tiny crystals?…or just crystalise as normal honey
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    Overheated soft set

    If soft set honey is overheated to about 50 degrees, does it just resort back to ‘runny honey’. It was left on the heat too long at around 45-50 degrees unfortunately.
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    Rendering beeswax

    Hadn’t thought about letting the birds help out…could try this next time 👍
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    Rendering beeswax

    Hi, first attempt at rendering my own beeswax. Looks like it has filtered ok and is clean but it has a horrible rotten fleshy smell to it. I have used wax cappings, burr comb and also break offs from bottom of brood which had larvae in it. Am i correct in thinking that any wax with grubs etc...
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    Gloves and Smoker recommendations

    I actually had just ordered the rauchboy….looks good 👍
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    Gloves and Smoker recommendations

    What would you recommend for long cuff gloves that are robust but still allow ”feel” and withstand some angry bees? Also looking for a recommendation for a new smoker but not over say £50? Thank you 👍
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    Radial extractor wanted

    Hi, does anybody have a good condition radial extractor manual or electric around Southwest Scotland? Ideally at least 4 frame please.
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    Overwinter fondant stores

    Thank you for that information.. I think I will take some frames out for the swarms if needed. I probably did overdo the fondant over the winter and certainly fed as much as possible with syrup back end. Yesterday I had a look in one of them and felt best to add a second BB to give space and...
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    Overwinter fondant stores

    Hi, maybe a silly question but here goes: had a look at the hives last good day and all full of stores that will be containing fondant. How do you go about making sure all fondant is eaten and not transferred into supers then mixed with honey… sure there’s a simple answer… or do you just not...
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    Infused Honey

    That actually sounds pretty good, however i really wanted the honey to be the base product and infuse it….not other way round 😊
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    Infused Honey

    Thanks..i just fancied making a jar or two of my own but needed a recipe/quantity to maybe try it. Would maybe even try other ingredients lime ginger etc
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