# What type of flow hive have I got? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [May 1, 2021, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226 "2021-05-01T07:00:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ashem0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@Ashem0](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ashem0)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/1 "2021-05-01T07:00:33Z")
I recently purchased this flow hive from someone. I am having trouble identifying which one it is - they said it was from the original prototype but I can no longer see this in the flow shop to compare it. The bottom screen has got me beat - cannot get it out, so any suggestions welcome. ![IMG_5133](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/honeyflow/original/3X/7/a/7a6e4916dee5419af51b9878f5fdf03fdf4665c3.jpeg) ![IMG_5134](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/honeyflow/original/3X/c/3/c30d9f82e7d1f27b01a2b46e1babde597ee2819c.jpeg) ![IMG_5135](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/honeyflow/original/3X/5/a/5aeec363286e492f18ba97f574ba3992f53a7255.jpeg) Note the brood box, lid and stand are not flow - just the super and screen/tray. ---
**Author:** ![Eva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dbc845/32.png) [@Eva](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Eva)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/2 "2021-05-01T12:51:23Z")
Hi again Emma, the Flow Classic doesn’t have a bottom kit like that…and has two little knobs not one on the rear observation panel. Also the screw hole for the closing bar (with Flow logo) doesn’t look countersunk as it is on the kits I have. I’m starting to wonder if it’s maybe a knock off, but I’d rather you had input from @Freebee2 or @Bianca from Flow to help you out. ---
**Author:** ![Georgina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba8739/32.png) [@Georgina](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Georgina)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/3 "2021-05-01T23:08:48Z")
Hi Emma, it is definitely an early model (classic) Flowhive super, likely Red Cedar. The bottom board would be from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies, just down the road from you. They are one of the better screened bottom boards available on the market, but also a bit more expensive than most others. Still keep in mind that the tray needs regular cleaning, best every 1-2 weeks. The screen is removable, but can be almost impossible to slide out once it is propolized into please by the bees. Taking it out to clean it is more of an off-hive job. ---
**Author:** ![Ashem0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@Ashem0](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ashem0)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2021, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/4 "2021-05-02T09:14:56Z")
Thanks for that Georgina. The tray is easy to get out and is done so regularly. The screen however is immovable! As you suggest it may be stuck in with propolis. The stand was homemade apparently. ---
**Author:** ![Ashem0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@Ashem0](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ashem0)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/5 "2021-05-02T09:17:19Z")
Yeah I’m pretty sure this is a mix of a few things! 🙂 - the bottom board looks to be a different make - I think Georgina below has confirmed it. ---
**Author:** ![Bianca](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/bianca/32/23486_2.png) [@Bianca](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/6 "2021-05-03T03:43:42Z")
Hello As a rep from Flow, I can confirm that from the photos, the only genuine Flow item is the Flow Super (a FH2 western red cedar super). B ---
**Author:** ![Ashem0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@Ashem0](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ashem0)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2021, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/7 "2021-05-23T05:30:38Z")
Hi Bianca, Thanks for confirming. Is it possible to purchase the flow hive bases separately? EM. ---
**Author:** ![Semaphore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/semaphore/32/14994_2.png) [@Semaphore](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Semaphore)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/8 "2021-05-24T01:05:12Z")
you don’t need a genuine base for the Flow system to work- as long as that base is well made it is fine to use as is. Flow frame supers can be put on any standard langstroth hive. The screen looks almost like a queen excluder but I am hoping it isn’t. If you can get a grip with two pairs of needle nose pliers you may be able to pull it out. It’s probably been propolised in by the bees. ---
**Author:** ![Bianca](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/bianca/32/23486_2.png) [@Bianca](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/9 "2021-05-24T05:56:24Z")
This depends on a few things (availability, model). Please reach out to the CS team for more info - [info@honeyflow.com](mailto:info@honeyflow.com). ---
**Author:** ![Ashem0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@Ashem0](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ashem0)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-type-of-flow-hive-have-i-got/30226/10 "2021-05-30T01:00:32Z")
Thanks Bianca. I have sent an email just now.