Hi all,
We use caplugs brand, one and a half inch plastic plugs for our feeder pails for filling them and also use the same plug for a feeder hole in our wood covers(works on telescoping too)
They work excellent, except for they start breaking after a couple of years due to UV rays.
We swear by them. They are tapered and the best hole saw is a 1 7/16 forstner bit available on Amazon. Wedge in perfect and don't leak.
I called this morning and we can get them in UV protected black color, but the minimum order is 4000 at $129 per M. That comes to 13 cents per plug with a pretty long lifespan.
I was only going to order a couple boxes @ 1000 each.
Anyone interested in getting on board? This unit has been road tested by us and we can recommend them. I would order up the 4000 pieces with a 3 week timeframe for a special order.
And btw, I was asked about the reflectix we use on top of the bees for the winter insulation in re: to the bees chewing it up. The answer is no....the bees don't chew it up.
good day,
Kirk
Kirk Jones
Sleeping Bear Farms beekeepers making honey...
Benzie Playboys cajun and zydeco band........
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