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Flow Ideal Super
Want to collect your own honeycomb? An ideal super is the perfect addition to your Flow Hive for convenient honeycomb collection or extra winter honey reserves for your bees.
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Flow Ideal Super - 8 Frames $55
Flow Ideal Super - 10 Frames $60
We’re about to place an order for our first test run of Flow Ideal Supers and we need you to tell us how many we need!
If you’ve been trying to source a matching ideal for your Flow Hive set-up, register your interest now so we can ensure that we have plenty in our next shipment.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ever wanted to collect your own honeycomb? An ideal, or shallow super is the most popular way to collect and sell honeycomb, with conveniently sized frames.
It’s also the perfect size for extra winter honey reserves for your bees. The box and frames are smaller in depth so the bees can fill them quickly.
These sustainably sourced New Zealand Radiata Pine ideal supers are manufactured in Langstroth ideal 8 or 10 frame sizing.
They can be used for brood, or as an additional ideal sized honey super.
The Flow Ideal Super includes our unique V™ design which also doubles as a feature handle.
Including 8 or 10 foundationless ideal frames for the bees to naturally build their comb, which can also accommodate wax, wire or plastic foundation.
Made in New Zealand from durable, FSC Certified Radiata Pine, these ideal supers are the perfect addition to any existing hive set-up.
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
This product is manufactured to the same specifications as the Flow Hive 2, and Flow Hive 2+ and is compatible with all individual components in this range.
Also designed to be compatible with Langstroth hives – please check specific dimensions here.
*Can be used in conjunction with our Flow Hive Classic collection, however, there is a minor sizing difference in the external timber width. More information here.
CARE GUIDE
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
To give the best in weather protection, it's important to paint your Radiata Pine Flow Ideal Super with two coats of good quality outdoor paint.
A little extra space for your bees
With conveniently sized frames that the bees can fill out quickly, an ideal is perfectly sized for extra winter honey reserves for your bees.
Precision manufacturing
Created from FSC Certified Radiata Pine, the Flow Ideal Super is laser-cut and built with precision.
For the best weather protection, paint with two coats of good quality outdoor paint – it's a great chance to get creative!
What's in the box
Flow Hive Ideal Super
Ideal sized Brood Frames
Your questions answered
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The Flow Ideal Super is not a complete hive and is designed to be added to an existing hive. You will need a brood box, base, queen excluder, super, inner cover and roof. If you are getting set-up for the first time, we recommend a complete Flow Hive as this comes with everything that you need.
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No. The Flow Ideal Super should be able to be added as an extra box to your hive. Manufactured to Flow Hive 2 and Flow Hive 2+ specifications – you can check dimensions for compatibility with your hive here.
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Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!
If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.
Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!
We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.
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Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.
There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.
We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.
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Yes! Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.
You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.
You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.
Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive. -
Yes! The Flow Hive is successfully in use in all climates wherever beekeeping is possible, from the hot Australian summers to the cold Alaskan winters.
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Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.
Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
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