# Equipment **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/equipment/15.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Frames, not seeming to fit](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/frames-not-seeming-to-fit/36512)
**Author:** [@Trappey](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Trappey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/frames-not-seeming-to-fit/36512 "2024-03-13T21:59:21Z")
We had a swarm last year and wound up getting a brood box from the hardware store. We wound up maybe with some frames that are slightly different sizes winding up in our flow hive brood boxes. I have a brood box that 8… --- ## [Bee Suit Hood Replacement?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-suit-hood-replacement/33179)
**Author:** [@BKaterina](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BKaterina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-suit-hood-replacement/33179 "2024-03-12T15:38:48Z")
Good afternoon fellow FLOWers, I need to replace my mesh bee suit hood, but I’m not sure how to do it without destroying it. I found some instructions in this Forum, but it was all text and no video. It’s difficult to… --- ## [Wax dipping - Sydney & surrounds](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wax-dipping-sydney-surrounds/26831)
**Author:** [@Stevo](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Stevo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wax-dipping-sydney-surrounds/26831 "2024-02-05T19:36:36Z")
Hi all, I am trying to gauge what interest there may be for beekeepers located in Sydney & surrounding areas in providing a wax dipping service (and painting, if desired) for timber hive ware. Not just for protecting n… --- ## [Ventilation of Flow Hive 2](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/ventilation-of-flow-hive-2/35051)
**Author:** [@LMB54](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/LMB54)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/ventilation-of-flow-hive-2/35051 "2024-01-21T06:51:36Z")
I was gifted a Flow Hive 2 for Xmas and have become a new BEEK. I built the FH2 and painted the outside with one coat of water based primer, then two coats of water based outdoor latex paint. I added a vertical slatted… --- ## [Where to buy foundationless frames with comb guide](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/where-to-buy-foundationless-frames-with-comb-guide/34756)
**Author:** [@carol08](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/carol08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/where-to-buy-foundationless-frames-with-comb-guide/34756 "2023-12-13T15:02:23Z")
Hello - Flow Hives have been sold out of the Flow Hive foundationless frames with comb guides so I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I could pick some up in the Northern Calif area just below Sacramento, as I nee… --- ## [Mold on roof - tung-oil used](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mold-on-roof-tung-oil-used/6617)
**Author:** [@shelleycupcake](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/shelleycupcake)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mold-on-roof-tung-oil-used/6617 "2023-12-11T01:53:11Z")
Hi All, I’ve had my flow hive out in the wide world since January, with 2-3 coats of tung oil (100% tung oil - from the woodworks.com). After doing an inspection today, I noticed that the roof is getting very moldy. The… --- ## [A few Questions from the new guy](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/a-few-questions-from-the-new-guy/34133)
**Author:** [@BigKaren](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BigKaren)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/a-few-questions-from-the-new-guy/34133 "2023-12-06T01:16:57Z")
Been reading every post and category I can. I’ve got so many tabs open, my computer has started to lean some… Haven’t seen these answered (I’m sure they have somewhere) After many hours of research (mostly on here) I … --- ## [What was your experience with the flow queen excluder?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-was-your-experience-with-the-flow-queen-excluder/35085)
**Author:** [@Xxx\_Xxx](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Xxx_Xxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-was-your-experience-with-the-flow-queen-excluder/35085 "2023-06-13T11:24:52Z")
I am considering buying the flow queen excluder however I am reading many negative reports about queen excluders, And so I would like to hear about your experiences with the flow queen excluder. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Designs and Plans for the 5 Frame Nuc boxed](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/designs-and-plans-for-the-5-frame-nuc-boxed/35053)
**Author:** [@Dazs\_life](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dazs_life)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/designs-and-plans-for-the-5-frame-nuc-boxed/35053 "2023-06-10T02:09:02Z")
It’s a bit slow today with the cool weather so thought i’d finish the designs i did for the 5 Frame Nuc Boxes. Here they are. Message me if you want the PDF’s --- ## [Getting Ready for the Swarm Season](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/getting-ready-for-the-swarm-season/34954)
**Author:** [@Dazs\_life](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dazs_life)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/getting-ready-for-the-swarm-season/34954 "2023-05-30T07:09:46Z")
I know it’s a bit early but i had some spare Ply wood so i thought i’d know up some Nucs for sale. 12mm plywood Grade BC painted with Stainless Steel Clips and screws. --- ## [Looking for the storage boxes](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-the-storage-boxes/34549)
**Author:** [@poxodab](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/poxodab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-the-storage-boxes/34549 "2023-03-27T07:00:11Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m thinking of making some wooden display stands out of plywood. These will be used to display some Honey bottles. Something similar to https://customcraftltd.com/ Can anyone give me ideas on the best … --- ## [Frame gripper - yes or no?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/frame-gripper-yes-or-no/20194)
**Author:** [@Ropate](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ropate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/frame-gripper-yes-or-no/20194 "2023-03-19T21:54:47Z")
Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience with frame grippers? after a few inspections now and realising my big hands aren’t ideal for getting frames out easily and smoothly i wondered about these. i worry that the … --- ## [Stand dimensions - from center of each foot to the other feet](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stand-dimensions-from-center-of-each-foot-to-the-other-feet/34188)
**Author:** [@Trappey](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Trappey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stand-dimensions-from-center-of-each-foot-to-the-other-feet/34188 "2023-01-19T04:46:17Z")
Hi. I am moving my hive and I am too far away to measure it. I searched the forum and found this question asked and answered for the 7 frame Flow 2. I have the 6 frame Flow Hive 2. I wanted to prepare a base/pedestal… --- ## [Non paint Flow hive finishing](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/non-paint-flow-hive-finishing/34181)
**Author:** [@Ianh7898](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ianh7898)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/non-paint-flow-hive-finishing/34181 "2023-01-10T08:58:13Z")
Can anyone recommend an appropriate non paint exterior surface finish please. We’re wanting to retain the natural look and grain of the wood. Thanks. --- ## [Could Hemp Leather Bee Gloves be on the Horizon?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/could-hemp-leather-bee-gloves-be-on-the-horizon/34013)
**Author:** [@JeffH](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/JeffH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/could-hemp-leather-bee-gloves-be-on-the-horizon/34013 "2022-11-27T22:21:16Z")
I saw this while watching DW News. The first thing I wondered was if we’ll start using bee gloves made with hemp leather. --- ## [Red light torch is handy tool](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/red-light-torch-is-handy-tool/22647)
**Author:** [@Peter48](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Peter48)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/red-light-torch-is-handy-tool/22647 "2022-10-03T08:32:18Z")
I found a torch on EBay that produces a red light beam, so it is not seen by bees. A handy too to check on bearding of a hive at night. Bearding can be an indicator of an over crowded hive so with a red light it is possi… --- ## [Supplies for missing piece to flow hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/supplies-for-missing-piece-to-flow-hive/33276)
**Author:** [@ultrasone](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ultrasone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/supplies-for-missing-piece-to-flow-hive/33276 "2022-06-28T22:31:54Z")
Somehow we have lost the top 1" X 14" wood piece that covers where the Flow hive II metal key is inserted to “break” the cells to harvest honey. Anyone have any idea where I can buy this part? We are not wood workers … --- ## [Need flow Key in The Us](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/need-flow-key-in-the-us/33261)
**Author:** [@Frey95](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Frey95)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/need-flow-key-in-the-us/33261 "2022-06-26T11:05:50Z")
Needing a Flow Key. Anyone in the US have a extra key they are willing to sell? --- ## [Any recommendations for a beekeeping bundle?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-beekeeping-bundle/33007)
**Author:** [@Mateo\_Kaiser](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Mateo_Kaiser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-beekeeping-bundle/33007 "2022-05-26T20:25:21Z")
A family member looking to get into beekeeping recently asked me about buying tools in a bundle. I looked around for a bit, and there seem to be tons of bundles available on Amazon, and they all seem to be a lot cheaper … --- ## [The gable roof and a humid climate](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/the-gable-roof-and-a-humid-climate/32759)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/the-gable-roof-and-a-humid-climate/32759 "2022-05-04T15:41:58Z")
This year I had to rebuild new Flow Roofs because a white mold or growth developed in the roof and caused the wood to turn mushy and soft. So after talking to some bee friends they said the gabled roof is pretty but prob… --- ## [Looking for a bee suit for 4yr old](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-a-bee-suit-for-4yr-old/32636)
**Author:** [@Lurch](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Lurch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-a-bee-suit-for-4yr-old/32636 "2022-04-02T18:18:58Z")
Hi folks, does anyone have an unwanted bee suit that would fit a 4yr old that they would like to sell/donate? My grandsons are showing interest and I’d like to investigate 2nd hand prior to buying new. Cheers Lurch --- ## [Flow hive brand reducers](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-brand-reducers/32476)
**Author:** [@fidh](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/fidh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-brand-reducers/32476 "2022-03-03T12:07:14Z")
Anyone using the flow hive entrance reducer. If so thoughts? Are you leaving it in year round? --- ## [Arnia Bar Scale](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/arnia-bar-scale/31889)
**Author:** [@claire\_c](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/claire_c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/arnia-bar-scale/31889 "2022-02-01T04:16:50Z")
Does anyone have experience with the Arnia bar scale? I think that @Dawn uses their monitoring system. The instructions say to place the bar on one end of the hive, a block of wood the same size on the other end, and t… --- ## [Vertical Queen Excluders... langstroth deep frame](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/vertical-queen-excluders-langstroth-deep-frame/8178)
**Author:** [@Semaphore](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Semaphore)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/vertical-queen-excluders-langstroth-deep-frame/8178 "2021-11-22T09:12:03Z")
anyone know where to get them from? I found wood ones from Italy and China- but nothing locally in Australia. I have been hearing that plastic excluders damage bees wings so would prefer to get a metal one if I can f… --- ## [Bottom/multifunctional board](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bottom-multifunctional-board/31729)
**Author:** [@AmandaB](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/AmandaB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bottom-multifunctional-board/31729 "2021-10-29T00:03:41Z")
I have noticed a pooling of oil on the platform my hive sits on located at back corner of my hive since I started. I have not been able to figure out what is causing it until today. I place oil in my bottom boards to hel… --- ## [Treatment options for Western Red Cedar](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/treatment-options-for-western-red-cedar/31508)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Long](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Linda_Long)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/treatment-options-for-western-red-cedar/31508 "2021-09-25T22:57:38Z")
Just got my 1st Flow Hive this week. Yay! I bought the WRC and am trying to decide whether to treat or not. I live in West of Ft. Worth, Texas. Hot and dry, mild winters with some cold. Putting in the hive in a semi… --- ## [Want to spy on your bees? The Arnia is coming... the ARNIA is coming!](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/want-to-spy-on-your-bees-the-arnia-is-coming-the-arnia-is-coming/7669)
**Author:** [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/want-to-spy-on-your-bees-the-arnia-is-coming-the-arnia-is-coming/7669 "2021-09-01T23:28:56Z")
Well, we finally went ahead and did it. We have ordered an Arnia monitoring system for our Flow hive. For those who don't know, here is how the makers describe the system: Arnia is unique in combing hive acoustics moni… --- ## [Help with bottom board metal mesh](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-with-bottom-board-metal-mesh/31211)
**Author:** [@Wanda1](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Wanda1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-with-bottom-board-metal-mesh/31211 "2021-08-19T06:42:30Z")
I did not get my mesh for my bottom board with the rest of my equipment. Have since populated the hive and now need to insert the mesh. It’s a Cedar 7+. I need to know which side is front and back and which is up and … --- ## [Slatted Racks in Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/slatted-racks-in-australia/23614)
**Author:** [@anon20442494](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/anon20442494)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/slatted-racks-in-australia/23614 "2021-06-19T15:48:13Z")
I’ve been reading about the goodness of slatted racks, including but not only, on an Australian beekeeping book. However I can’t find any for sale here in Australia. I’ve asked a few around me and they never even heard … --- ## [Queen excluder issue](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-excluder-issue/30647)
**Author:** [@Sambees](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Sambees)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-excluder-issue/30647 "2021-06-07T23:13:15Z")
I recently added a super and a queen excluder on one of my hives. Today, while doing an inspection, I noticed it was very difficult for the worker bees getting thru the queen excluder(not from flow). It is a white plasti… [Previous page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/equipment/15.md) [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/equipment/15.md?page=2)