Paradise Poly National Review
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- In this video I review the Paradise Poly National hive from Modern Beekeeping
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I got a Paradise hive towards the end of last season. Really strong. Bees are currently booming in it. Really impressed.
Great to here they are doing well Emma :)
GLAD YOU LIKE THEM & REVIEW IS GOOD AS I BOUGHT QUITE A FEW OF THESE TO CARRY ON MY GROWTH WITH MY BEES :-) FIONA FRASER
Hi Lawrence.
A nice review and a solid product. I like the ability to add wood boxes. You make a valid point about running short of kit in mid season. This time of year I struggle gain access to my bee shed, boxes, nukes and feeders everywhere. Come summer, I'm always scratching around for another super or two.
FYI
I've just finished the honey. Thanks again.
Cheers Stuart. Just need to be aware of the frame spacing BBS/TBS and how to work with them. Apart from that, I really like this hive. Getting through that honey fast!
I have 2 of this poly hives and also I have langstroht poly hives from modern beekeeper great quality and bee's love this hives great, fabulous service from Paul and his team.
Thank you
Cant argue with that. Service from Paul is always 11/10. Always willing to go the extra mile
Sold ! Very nice review - very comprehensive and full of detail. I've been on the edge of my seat chomping away at the bit so off to look at their website. Bye bye wood. Nice warm poly hives here I come ! (So much easier for those whose DIY skills like me, aren't the best - I had kittens trying to get my first wooden hive square when I first did my assembly). Many thanks.
Cheers Graeme. Definitely a solid poly hive this one!
@@BlackMountainHoney Are BS Honey Bee also going to offer a new improved Poly Hive ?
@@GC987 Certainly are. I will have a hive to review very soon
@@beemaniauk Well, if I had to choose, that's a different question entirely! Id certainly prefer the Abelo :)
I’ve just got one of these and man the plastic enterance block is tough to get in 😂
Good review thank Lawrence 🐝
Cheers Steve
We can get those from blue sky supply here in the states ...kit with 2 deeps and feeder like 100.00 bucks not that much more than wood .. Not sure which would last longer
Looks like a solid hive. I’m super curious about Poly Hives.
I don’t know if we have poly hives over here in the United States thanks very informative video.
I got the langstroth version and there bottom bee space, the top feeder crushes bees and you can’t turn over the feeder in winter fondant feeding as the roof don’t work,think honey paw is better
Great review
Cheers Robert. Has that syringe turned up yet. No idea how long it will take to get to Hungary :) 😀
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Hi
Postage normally takes from 10/14 days , will let you know when it turns up
I have that hive without the feeder. It’s great. It’s a shame the website I got it from doesn’t sell them anymore
🐝👍
Have you done the Honey Paw poly hive?
No..Its Langstroth only. Might have a play with some later in the year
I need to go other way round and put the poly brood box on the national brood box to transfer the colony (it is a national 14x12 so can't just swap the frames). What should I look for? Would it work do you think? Thanks
Hey Lawrence, good review. I have been using these for about 6 years now and they are I would say they best on the market. Yes they do have a few down falls but all hives do.
1: The feeder can only fit on two sides (the sides that the runners are on) other wise the bees can get to the food. ;-)
2: The plastic part in the feeder, I have had issues with bees dying and a lot. My advise is to put them in the bin and put some straw into the feeder that way NO died bees.
3: You have to lift the brood box the fit the entrance reducer. This is ok if you are not moving your bees about, otherwise get foam for this.
4: be carful of the queen excluder, make sure it is in place correctly before adding a super as it can move allowing the queen to enter the supers. ;-)
5: Castellations can be added if needed, you just have to cut one end to get a 10 frame one to fit, then just screw them into place.
Hope this helps.
Hi Graham. Great tips there! Especially the feeder orientation. I will have to get these marked up so I dont forget which way around they go! Foam bungs all the way. Make things a lot easier. I think they are a really nice design all around. Cant wait to get them stocked full of some bees. Has the snow melted up there yet?
@@BlackMountainHoney Hey No problem anytime, you dont really need to mark them up, if you the handle part of the feeder to the sides that the runner are on you will be ok ;-).
Also if your going to paint them I use masonry paint first coat then a second coat with water based gloss, they last for years doing that. ;-)
Yep all snow gone now, been adding pollen patties to get ready for the breeding season as have loads of orders for queens.
www.buckfastqueens.co.uk
and `DONT bang the feeder or lids of the hive LOL :-)
Do you paint the interior, and if so what kind to use?
Thanks for the video. Noobee here. Can I ask why mixing poly and wood is such a big topic here, why would you want to mix please?
it is about top and bottom bee space, and slightly off set in sizes I believe.
Newbie question but what and why is a dumby board needed
I've got one - will never buy another one. The entrance doesn't fit properly, the crown board is jut odd, crap plastic QE...just no. I have another poly that's so much better
Which make is the other poly?
I have few and I'm personally happy with them. I did have problem with entrance as it was bent a bit and it wouldn't stay in place, but when i straightened it it went with no problem. I disagree about the crown board. I love it and everyone who comes to look at the bees. You can see through and show what are they doing. What other brand did you go to?