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7th February 2021, 09:54 AM #1
Beehive - Horizontal Long Langstroth
Hi All.
I thought I’d post my beehive building story by photos.
There are two identical hives that I will be setting up at home.
They are based on using standard Langstroth comb frames. The idea of horizontal hives is that there is less back breaking lifting of hive boxes whilst managing the hive.
I am new to beekeeping so please don’t expect any gold advice from me regarding bees. I’m sure there are lots of experienced keepers on this form that might chime in if any questions are asked.
Anyway, enjoy something a bit different.
Regards
Pete.
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7th February 2021, 10:33 AM #7
WOW Pete!!!!!! what a beautiful job.
I wonder if you will need to have many seminars to introduce this system to your local bee population? I am sure that the bees won't have used a design like yours before.
I wonder if the honey will taste "hightech"?
Great job do keep us informed of the hive performance when set up in "the field"Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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7th February 2021, 11:19 AM #8
Thanks.
I’m working on the principle of,”build it and they will come”.
I can’t take credit for the design. There are plenty of them around now. Original idea is credited to Georges de Layens of France in the 19th Century. Everything from that point on is an adaptation of his ideas.
I will happily post updates once I get it operational.
Pete.
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7th February 2021, 02:04 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Great job Pete. Certainly is a Rolls Royce setup.
If I can make a suggestion, put wheels on it. It will make a difference when/if you have to move it.
Can I ask how many frames can be fitted in the horizontal hive? Ie how long is the hive?
George
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7th February 2021, 03:37 PM #10
Thanks George.
It can fit 30 frames.
1300mm long.
Pete.
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7th February 2021, 04:08 PM #11GOLD MEMBER
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Nice job, complete with a standing seam copper roof too
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7th February 2021, 04:12 PM #12
Beeutiful
I like the mesh... do you know what it is?
We need more bees in our environment. I have Chillies and there aren't enough bees where I now live
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7th February 2021, 06:04 PM #13
I’ve used two types of mesh;
The base mesh is stainless steel woven mesh with a 3.2mm aperture- available from Sefar Filtration & Metal Mesh (Sydney).
The gable end mesh is brass flyscreen . Can’t remember where I got it from as I’ve had it in the cupboard for a few years.
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7th February 2021, 08:52 PM #14
Pete,
I’ve just stumbled upon this,that looks fantastic mate.
I love it I could almost get into bee hives’s.
Is it too early too put a hand up for some honey,
Just to taste it from a purely scientific point of view.[emoji6]
Cheers Matt.
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Might need a bit more clearance between the frames, once they comb them up and cap them they get thick and they need room to get between them, usually 10 mm between the outer frames is what we go for.
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