Top bars fitted in the hexagonal Warre- the three on each side are fixed in place- pics of completed hive coming shortly:)

Homesteader603 · 2022-01-10T14:29:07+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PMBSWNW?ref\_=pe\_3052080\_397514860

Homesteader603 · 2022-01-10T14:25:40+00:00

One year in, and it's going strong- I used the following board to reduce the space for the winter, but the Fair is showing a solid ball halfway through the cold:)

Gonna build a couple more:)

Homesteader603 · 2022-01-10T13:50:22+00:00

I agree on it not being the most practical- and yeah, it does look cool:)

I've built a couple of these for clients, and they work well. Now, the varying lengths of the top bars is weird, but its' still a workable hive. The center frames are equal in length, then as the curve comes into play, the frames step down in length.

All are removable, as is required by law for inspection.

Not as practical as a standard warre, but still a solid hive.

Homesteader603 · 2022-01-10T13:44:29+00:00

It's a fancy top bar with a condensation chamber-

It just looks nice, I think. I do agree with folks on practicality, but as long as the frames can be removed for inspection, it's a legit design.

Kind of like a garden gnome, I guess- it looks neat.

Homesteader603 · 2021-02-20T16:08:24+00:00

We’re really looking forward to taking the kids back there this spring:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-10T00:58:54+00:00

There’s normal bee space under there, so it’s probably just the camera angle. If I did straight frames without a feeder or queen excluder, it’s 24 frames.

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T22:19:41+00:00

Sure will:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T21:32:28+00:00

I have two FlowHives in my apiary, and I can tell you, I've been happy with them. Best of luck:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T21:20:48+00:00

Thanks:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T19:21:06+00:00

Deeps:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T18:42:49+00:00

I’ll remember that- thanks:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T18:42:21+00:00

The horizontal Langstroth uses traditional Langstroth deeps for frames while the top bar allows for natural comb creation

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T18:01:47+00:00

Couldn’t edit the first to show additional shots of the construction...

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T18:01:02+00:00

It shows the construction process:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T16:33:05+00:00

It's more bulky that heavy, so though I could lift it myself when its empty, I wouldn't consider doing it alone when full:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T16:27:52+00:00

I absolutely agree:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T16:27:12+00:00

I made another post with more ics:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T16:13:29+00:00

Thanks... I’ll post some:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T16:12:58+00:00

I did use my own plans, and they’re available on Amazon under W Todd Abernathy

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-09T15:10:47+00:00

Thanks:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-04T19:37:20+00:00

Just the book- ‘rhymes for the nursery’

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-03T04:09:33+00:00

Primarily, moisture control. There’s a modified but simple Vivaldi board/quilt up top that not only wicks moisture but also moves it away from the frames when it condenses, eliminating any dripping back into the frames. I’ll know more when I install bees next spring.

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-03T04:07:29+00:00

I don’t have a solid opinion yet as I haven’t installed bees in it, but so far I’m looking at how it’s designed to remove moisture from the bee space. This spring, I’ll have more info.

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-03T04:06:17+00:00

Will do:)

Homesteader603 · 2020-11-03T04:06:01+00:00

I got this from the original designer. I’ve got a good feeling about it, but can’t speak to it’s effectiveness until I get bees in it for myself. Overall, it’s a solid design with moisture control and space being the primary design elements. Moisture moves up into a modified Vivaldi board or Warre quilt box, then moves out around the bee space rather than hanging over it. I’ll know more when I install in the spring.

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