At 11:04 AM 11/4/2004, you wrote:
>I think these have been available for about a year.  My question has always
>been...why would anyone buy them instead of the frame feeder made and sold
>by Brushy Mountain?

I'd expect because they are cheaper and hold more syrup.  They are $3.75 in
small quantities, ($6 includes shipping).  And everyone has their own idea
of what is best.  What really surprises me is that everyone still seems to
carry front entrance feeders and includes them in every beginners outfit
I've seen.


>Now, the candibox feeder claims to take the space of 2 frames, hold 2 frames
>AND 2 gallons of feed.  I flatly don't believe it!

I'd guess it's a bit high, but not too far off.  The space available for 2
frames is approximately 2.95"x18.375"x9" which yields 2.11
gallons.  Subtracting the frame with undrawn foundation I get about 1.8
Gal, so 1.5 might be a fair guess for drawn comb.

-Tim

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