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Bee Hive building & a place to share howto's on equipment
 #4391  by Dave W
 06 Aug 2019, 18:06
Hi all,
Anyone made a bee vacuum?
Anyone got any plans?
Thanks
 #4393  by Chrisbarlow
 06 Aug 2019, 21:09
a mate made one, we both used it, we both found that the suction wasnt sufficient. I dont know where he got the plans from though.
 #4394  by Patrick
 06 Aug 2019, 22:43
Can’t advise but from what I have read that is quite critical- too little suction and it either takes too long / is ineffectual, or too much and the bees get damaged.

I have seen various plans over the years but it’s a tool to do a job I haven’t tried to attempt to be honest.
 #4397  by NigelP
 07 Aug 2019, 17:30
Yup, would be very interested in having one. A vax is too strong, most of bees die or are damaged.