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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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