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Ignoring the inflated labor-saving claims for a moment, isn't it still valuable for home-scale (1-3 hives) as an alternative to buying a centrifuge? I could see
by schiffern 12y ago
Ignoring the inflated labor-saving claims for a moment, isn't it still valuable for home-scale (1-3 hives) as an alternative to buying a centrifuge? I could see having a super with Flow for directly jarring honey, and a couple regular supers for comb honey.
I agree that the marketing is badly done, but I'm trying to look past that and see real use cases. It would be great if they added a "What do I need to get started in addition to Flow?" shopping list in their FAQ.
If the claims of beeswax reuse by the bees are accurate, it might conserve the hive's metabolic budget. It seems plausible, but IANAA.
- schiffern 12y agoUpdate: Whoof, they're $60/frame. Hard to justify the labor savings, especially with all the unknowns — crystallization, plastic leaching, longevity. An centrifuge can be had for <$300, and there are cheaper low-tech methods too. I think I'll go with (even easier to harvest!) DIY mason jar beekeeping instead. The bees package your comb honey for you! You still need regular supers for winter stores. http://makezine.com/craft/how-to-mason-jar-beehives/ http://makezine.com/craft/how-to-mason-jar-beehives/