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Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:24 Jan 2023, 01:37
by MickBBKA
I love the box joints though, well beyond my ability. :D

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:15 Feb 2023, 17:33
by Alfred
Made an insulated top cover for the honey dryer/warmerImage
And added an Led indicator to the heater unit ,one to the fan unit along with an inline fuse and a speed controller
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Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:16 Feb 2023, 00:45
by MickBBKA
Looks amazing, and there I was thinking you were a salt of the earth beekeeper with a whole matchbox full of sticks when all the while it turns out you are a super techie nerd dude building the Tesla of equipment. :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek:

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:17 Feb 2023, 08:40
by Alfred
Hybrid?

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:17 Feb 2023, 12:15
by AdamD
What's the temperature display - actual temp and set temp?

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:17 Feb 2023, 13:25
by Alfred
Yes.
I've got a matching humidity controller too which Im thinking of using on the fan unit as an on /off.
They can be fully controlled via my phone as long as there's an internet connection or signal available.
The app also gives historical temps graph.
I'm not keen on gadgets but this one is quite impressive

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:17 Feb 2023, 15:38
by AdamD
I couldn't read the writing in the photo so I used Google Lens and it found it straight away. Inkbird! Looks useful. I might have a need for one myself!
Currently I have a thermostat that I removed from a Burco boiler that's in a box fixed to the side of a fridge with a self-tapper.

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:17 Feb 2023, 19:55
by Alfred
Make sure you specify the "wifi"variant if you want the remote controlled facility.
They are well built and don't feel cheap.Its all UK 3pin plugs and sockets so there's no wiring needed either.
I got mine in a twin pack which was slightly cheaper- the humidity controller was intended for the long term plan of queen rearing.

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:04 Mar 2023, 16:21
by Alfred
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Made up three fake brood boxes from rubbish to try.
These will hopefully release some genuine ones that currently work in the freezers so I have less reason to buy more at the show.
That's the plan.
Yeah right. :lol:

Re: What are you currently making in the shed/garage/kitchen/patio/living room that's bee related

PostPosted:12 Mar 2023, 18:49
by beec15
I have been making hive stands out of 3x3 used fence posts free wood. I just purchased some wood glue and screws. Has anybody used pallets to make some good solid stands.