Interesting and disappointing. Have you raised the issue with the manufacturer? I just use poly mini nucs with syrup feeders that can be removed. If a decent wood brood box lasts 30+ years, how long is the life expectancy of a poly nuc? While poly is a good insulator, it cracks too! It can, as shown, be nibbled by wasps and bees! OK, zip lock baggies might offer you a way out. I don't want to air criticism at the poly nuc having never used a full frame sized one. I don't like the design just by viewing images. Thanks for the video. Ceredigion Beek.
Yes I have raised it with the manufacturer, they said to paint it with masonry paint, I have done that, it’s reduced the leaching but not eliminated it. Sadly the producer has ceased trading. Big zip lock baggies sounds like an excellent fix, I’ll give that a go next season
Masonary paint won't seal the leak , it's of use to colour poly against sunlight and if it is what I bought, possibly water based! Polystyrene is a tad of a problem with some paints and sprays. Oil based would seal wood, should do the same for you. The narrowness of the feeder makes it hard to paint. Put wasp traps out to 😂😂 👍👍
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Interesting and disappointing.
Have you raised the issue with the manufacturer?
I just use poly mini nucs with syrup feeders that can be removed.
If a decent wood brood box lasts 30+ years, how long is the life expectancy of a poly nuc?
While poly is a good insulator, it cracks too! It can, as shown, be nibbled by wasps and bees!
OK, zip lock baggies might offer you a way out.
I don't want to air criticism at the poly nuc having never used a full frame sized one. I don't like the design just by viewing images.
Thanks for the video.
Ceredigion Beek.
Yes I have raised it with the manufacturer, they said to paint it with masonry paint, I have done that, it’s reduced the leaching but not eliminated it. Sadly the producer has ceased trading. Big zip lock baggies sounds like an excellent fix, I’ll give that a go next season
Masonary paint won't seal the leak , it's of use to colour poly against sunlight and if it is what I bought, possibly water based! Polystyrene is a tad of a problem with some paints and sprays. Oil based would seal wood, should do the same for you. The narrowness of the feeder makes it hard to paint.
Put wasp traps out to 😂😂
👍👍