Hello all,

I noticed that at least one supplier (Brushy Mt.) has started selling 8 frame equipment.  They mention doing so because of requests.  The main advantage I see is less weight to lift and carry.  I am considering going to 8 frame for my honey supers because of my bad back.  Although shallow supers would probably be better because everything I have is 10 frame I really dislike them at extracting time.  They are noticeably lighter then a medium but require the same processing time to get less honey.  I hate extracting honey.  I am usually excited for the first few hundred pounds then begin to dread the work.  I hold extracting right up there with weeding the garden or mowing the lawn; necessary evils with few volunteers to help.

I will try this on a few colonies and see what my results are.  I was wondering if there are other benefits, besides weight, for using 8 frame equipment. Also, other than incompatibility and the need for more supers to do the same job, are there any great disadvantages?

Wondering if my bees are as cold as I am this winter.

Ron Bogansky
Kutztown, (eastern) PA, USA









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