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Date: | Sun, 15 Nov 1998 14:40:53 -0800 |
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Frame feeders can be used for cold weather feeding with the least
possible hive disturbance. Place the frame feeder at the end. Drill a
1/2" dia. (or so) hole in the inner cover directly over the feeder. Now
to feed, slide the top cover over about 3" to uncover the hole, stick a
small funnel in the hole, and pour in the syrup. The seal on the top
cover is never broken.
Check the syrup level by using a dipstick through the hole.
I have found the manufactured, plastic feeders unsuitable. I make my
own which are larger since the feeder goes all the way to the inner
wall. For a shallow super, my feeders hold just under 2 qts. ea.; for a
deep, one will hold about 3 1/2 qts.
For my food supers, I leave a feeder permanently in place.
While I would not consider this method suitable for a commercial
operation, it works well for me.
Burns
NE PA 76W 41 1/2N
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