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How many boxes can be lifted with the Flow Super Lifter?

How many boxes can be lifted with the Flow Super Lifter?

The Flow Super Lifter is designed to lift up to
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Feb 11, 2025
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How does the Flow Super Lifter work?

How does the Flow Super Lifter work?

The Flow Super Lifter attaches to specially designed Load Point
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Feb 11, 2025
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What type of beehive can I use the Flow Super Lifter with?

What type of beehive can I use the Flow Super Lifter with?

The Flow Super Lifter can be used with 6 &
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Feb 11, 2025
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How do I maintain the Flow Super Lifter?

How do I maintain the Flow Super Lifter?

The Flow Super Lifter requires minimal maintenance. Simply clean it
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Feb 11, 2025
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What's included with the Flow Super Lifter?

What's included with the Flow Super Lifter?

The Flow Super Lifter comes with a set of Load
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Feb 11, 2025
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What is the Flow Super Lifter?

What is the Flow Super Lifter?

The Flow Super Lifter is a beekeeping tool designed to
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Feb 11, 2025
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Do I need the Flow Super Lifter Handles?

Do I need the Flow Super Lifter Handles?

The Flow Super Lifter Handles boost the lifting power and
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Feb 11, 2025
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Do I need the Flow Super Lifter to get started beekeeping?

Do I need the Flow Super Lifter to get started beekeeping?

Supers full of honey are heavy and awkward, even for
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Feb 11, 2025
1 min read
How many Load Point Screws do I need?

How many Load Point Screws do I need?

The Load Point Screws are essential for safely attaching the
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Feb 11, 2025
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Will my bees be bothered if I use a drill to add the Load Point Screws?

Will my bees be bothered if I use a drill to add the Load Point Screws?

In our experience, the bees aren’t usually bothered when
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Feb 11, 2025
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Do I need the Flow Brass Hive Latches?

Do I need the Flow Brass Hive Latches?

If you’re using the Flow Super Lifter to lift
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Feb 11, 2025
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Can the Flow Super Lifter be used at either end of the hive?

Can the Flow Super Lifter be used at either end of the hive?

The Flow Super Lifter can be attached to either the
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Feb 11, 2025
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Can I leave the roof on the hive when using the Flow Super Lifter?

Can I leave the roof on the hive when using the Flow Super Lifter?

Yes, the Flow Super Lifter can be used with any
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Feb 11, 2025
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How much space do I need around my hive to use the Flow Super Lifter?

How much space do I need around my hive to use the Flow Super Lifter?

We recommend a radius of 1.5m (4’ 11”) clear
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Feb 11, 2025
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Flow Super Lifter® - User Guide

Flow Super Lifter® - User Guide

Download the user manualFlow Super Lifter Instruction Manual.pdf3 MBdownload-circle
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Feb 11, 2025
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What is the best beehive for beginners?

What is the best beehive for beginners?

A starter bundle from Flow Hive is the ideal beehive
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Nov 13, 2024
1 min read
Can I keep bees if I have a dog?

Can I keep bees if I have a dog?

In the majority of cases, it’s no problem to
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Nov 8, 2024
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Can I keep bees in the suburbs?

Can I keep bees in the suburbs?

Many people do keep bees in the suburbs, though regulations
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Nov 8, 2024
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Flow Weather Guard Assembly Guide

Flow Weather Guard Assembly Guide

Download the Flow Weather Guard assembly guide here Flow Weather
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Nov 5, 2024
1 min read
Do I need to feed my bees?

Do I need to feed my bees?

Honeybees have evolved in climates with very cold winters, where
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Feb 27, 2024
4 min read
How do I reassemble a Flow Frame?

How do I reassemble a Flow Frame?

At Flow, we have aimed to design and create products
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Jul 27, 2023
1 min read
How do I unstick a Flow Frame?

How do I unstick a Flow Frame?

If a cell line in a Flow Frame gets stuck
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Jul 25, 2023
1 min read
How do I tighten the wire on my Flow Frames?

How do I tighten the wire on my Flow Frames?

The wires on Flow Frames can occasionally become loose, causing
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Jun 1, 2023
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What is the varroa mite?

What is the varroa mite?

Varroa destructor is a pinhead-sized mite that parasitises honey bees
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Oct 20, 2022
1 min read
What size are Flow brood frames?

What size are Flow brood frames?

Flow uses Langstroth deep-sized brood frames. We supply our brood
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Oct 13, 2022
1 min read
Flow Hives in the UK

Flow Hives in the UK

Flow Hives work all around the world - from tropical
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Oct 13, 2022
1 min read
Benefits of using Flow Hives with honey prone to crystallisation

Benefits of using Flow Hives with honey prone to crystallisation

With any type of honey extraction (Flow or conventional), crystallisation
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Customer Support
Oct 7, 2022
2 min read
How to square your brood box

How to square your brood box

If you put your brood box together and it happens
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Jun 24, 2022
1 min read
Do I need to treat for pests and diseases like AFB and Varroa?

Do I need to treat for pests and diseases like AFB and Varroa?

Yes, all Flow Hives need to be opened for inspection,
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Jun 21, 2022
1 min read
Can I get a certificate from the course?

Can I get a certificate from the course?

Yes. A course assessment is available 6 months after signup.
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May 25, 2022
1 min read
Can I purchase a gift subscription?

Can I purchase a gift subscription?

Yes, you can buy a 12-month gift subscription which provides
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Feb 9, 2022
1 min read
How does billing work?

How does billing work?

Your first payment will be deducted 30 days after you
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Feb 9, 2022
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Do I need to rotate my brood frames?

Do I need to rotate my brood frames?

Rotating brood frames is considered good beekeeping practice for the
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Aug 12, 2021
3 min read
How do I repaint my Flow Hive?

How do I repaint my Flow Hive?

Could your Flow Hive do with some renovating? The method
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Customer Support
Aug 4, 2021
3 min read
Entrance Reducer Assembly

Entrance Reducer Assembly

Download the Flow Entrance Reducer assembly guide here Flow Entrance
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Customer Support
Mar 30, 2021
1 min read
How to add extra ventilation in your Flow Hive Roof – DIY

How to add extra ventilation in your Flow Hive Roof – DIY

NOTE: Many beekeepers advise against adding top ventilation/entrances to
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Customer Support
Nov 16, 2020
2 min read
How do I cancel my subscription?

How do I cancel my subscription?

To cancel your membership immediately, please send us an email.
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Customer Support
Oct 22, 2020
2 min read
Who do you donate to?

Who do you donate to?

Did you know that at least 50% of profits from
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Customer Support
Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
Who are the expert presenters?

Who are the expert presenters?

Currently the list of featured experts includes: * Professor Thomas Seeley
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Customer Support
Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
Which regions does the course content cover?

Which regions does the course content cover?

TheBeekeeper.org course content is suitable for a wide variety
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Customer Support
Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
What does TheBeekeeper.org course include?

What does TheBeekeeper.org course include?

The course is organised into different modules, beginning with the
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Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
Can I cancel TheBeekeeper.org membership at any time?

Can I cancel TheBeekeeper.org membership at any time?

Yes - TheBeekeeper.org has no contract, no cancellation fees,
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Customer Support
Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
How long is my free trial period?

How long is my free trial period?

The free trial period lasts for 30 days. Our site
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Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
What does my membership give me?

What does my membership give me?

Learn what your membership to thebeekeeper.org will give you access to.
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Oct 22, 2020
1 min read
Register your Flow Hive

Register your Flow Hive

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Oct 20, 2020
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Can I freeze my Flow Frames?

Can I freeze my Flow Frames?

It is possible to freeze your Flow Frames. This is
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
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Tutin – what do I need to look out for in New Zealand?

Tutin – what do I need to look out for in New Zealand?

Honey harvested from some parts of New Zealand (usually between
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
1 min read
Why are the bees on the front of my hive? Bearding?

Why are the bees on the front of my hive? Bearding?

Bearding is when bees make space inside the hive by
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
1 min read
How do I harvest honeycomb from the roof or from timber frames?

How do I harvest honeycomb from the roof or from timber frames?

Sometimes when there is a strong nectar flow, bees will
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
1 min read
My Flow Frames have different heights – is this normal?

My Flow Frames have different heights – is this normal?

Flow Frames are created with offset heights which are designed
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
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Warranty and Support

Warranty and Support

Our Flow Hives are proudly designed and manufactured in Australia
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
1 min read
What bee suit size should I choose?

What bee suit size should I choose?

Bee suits are designed to be worn slightly baggy over
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Customer Support
Sep 2, 2020
9 min read
Flow Hive Harvesting Checklist

Flow Hive Harvesting Checklist

When you are ready to harvest honey from your Flow
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Customer Support
Jul 29, 2020
3 min read
How much honey comes out of a Flow Hive or Super?

How much honey comes out of a Flow Hive or Super?

When the Flow Super is full, you can expect to
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Customer Support
Jul 23, 2020
2 min read
Do you ship to my country? What are the shipping rates?

Do you ship to my country? What are the shipping rates?

We ship product everywhere that we legally can. Shipping values
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Customer Support
Jul 23, 2020
3 min read
Will the queen lay eggs in the Flow Frames?

Will the queen lay eggs in the Flow Frames?

The Flow Frame cells are wider and deeper than normal
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Customer Support
Jul 23, 2020
1 min read
How much does a Flow beehive cost?

How much does a Flow beehive cost?

The cost of a Flow Hive starts at $519 USD*
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Customer Support
Jul 16, 2020
1 min read
Beekeeping safely, do I need safety equipment with a Flow Hive?

Beekeeping safely, do I need safety equipment with a Flow Hive?

Flow Hive technology drastically reduces the chance of being stung
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Customer Support
Jul 12, 2020
1 min read
Fake Flow Hives

Fake Flow Hives

Why choose a genuine Flow Hive On the coattails of
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Customer Support
Jul 6, 2020
8 min read
Why aren't my bees filling the Flow Frames?

Why aren't my bees filling the Flow Frames?

The two main things we have found that increase the
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Customer Support
Jul 3, 2020
4 min read
Where is the shelf for my Harvesting Shelf Kit?

Where is the shelf for my Harvesting Shelf Kit?

The Harvesting Shelf Kit consists of timber brackets and hardware,
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Customer Support
Jun 16, 2020
1 min read
Can I order a stand for my Classic Flow Hive?

Can I order a stand for my Classic Flow Hive?

Unfortunately, we do not yet offer our Flow Hive 2
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Customer Support
Jun 16, 2020
1 min read
How do I fit my Flow Frames in the Super?

How do I fit my Flow Frames in the Super?

Watch Cedar as he demonstrates how to make sure your
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Customer Support
Jun 16, 2020
1 min read
How can I move my Flow Hive?

How can I move my Flow Hive?

Bees have highly developed navigational skills which are extremely sensitive
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Customer Support
Jun 16, 2020
1 min read
Do I need to paint my Flow Hive?

Do I need to paint my Flow Hive?

It is important to protect the timber of your hive
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Customer Support
Jun 15, 2020
4 min read
If I get a Flow Hive, does that mean I never have to open up the hive?

If I get a Flow Hive, does that mean I never have to open up the hive?

All Flow Hives need to be opened for inspection, just
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
Do bees in a Flow Hive still sting people?

Do bees in a Flow Hive still sting people?

The Flow Hive significantly reduces hive disturbance and the risk
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
Does honey crystallise in the Flow Frames?

Does honey crystallise in the Flow Frames?

As with any type of honey extraction, crystallisation can be
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
Does Flow work with Pollen Traps?

Does Flow work with Pollen Traps?

Pollen draws fit on the outside of the hive, the
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
How do I get bees?

How do I get bees?

The four most common ways to get bees and start
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
2 min read
Small Hive Beetles and the Flow Hive

Small Hive Beetles and the Flow Hive

Small hive beetles are a big problem in our area
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
Are the Flow Frames made from BPA & PFAS-free plastic?

Are the Flow Frames made from BPA & PFAS-free plastic?

Our Flow Frames are manufactured from the highest quality food-grade
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Customer Support
Jun 12, 2020
2 min read
How do the bees know when to uncap the comb?

How do the bees know when to uncap the comb?

The bees are quick to notice when the honeycomb cells
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Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
What extra equipment will I need to harvest the honey?

What extra equipment will I need to harvest the honey?

For harvesting your honey, you will need a container (or
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Jun 12, 2020
1 min read
Can I put a Flow Super on a top bar hive?

Can I put a Flow Super on a top bar hive?

Yes, and it will be up to you as to
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Customer Support
Jun 4, 2020
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Can I fit the Flow Super on an 8 or 10 frame Langstroth hive?

Can I fit the Flow Super on an 8 or 10 frame Langstroth hive?

The Flow Frames will fit either an 8- or 10-frame
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Customer Support
Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
What are the dimensions of the Flow Frames?

What are the dimensions of the Flow Frames?

The Flow Frames are designed to fit a standard Langstroth
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Jun 4, 2020
2 min read
Can I fit the Flow Frames into my existing beehives?

Can I fit the Flow Frames into my existing beehives?

Yes. We want Flow Frames to be as adaptable and
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Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
How do I stop the bees getting to the honey while it’s draining out of the Flow Hive?

How do I stop the bees getting to the honey while it’s draining out of the Flow Hive?

We have found that we can usually harvest the honey
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Customer Support
Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
How do the Flow Frames work?

How do the Flow Frames work?

The Flow Frame consists of partly pre-formed honeycomb cells. The
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Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
What are Flow Frames?

What are Flow Frames?

Flow Frames are the biggest innovation in beekeeping for over
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Customer Support
Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
Where can I buy Flow Hives and Flow Frames?

Where can I buy Flow Hives and Flow Frames?

If you’re considering exploring the fascinating world of bees
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Jun 4, 2020
1 min read
Which model should I choose – Classic, Flow Hive 2 or 2+?

Which model should I choose – Classic, Flow Hive 2 or 2+?

All of our Flow Hives essentially function in the same
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Jun 3, 2020
1 min read
What type of bees can go in Flow Hives / Frames?

What type of bees can go in Flow Hives / Frames?

Flow Frames are compatible with any subspecies or breed of
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Jun 2, 2020
2 min read
My hive has different coloured woods, is it made entirely of Western Red Cedar?

My hive has different coloured woods, is it made entirely of Western Red Cedar?

Western red cedar is a beautiful timber with a remarkably
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Customer Support
Jun 2, 2020
2 min read
Can I Become A Flow Distributor or Reseller?

Can I Become A Flow Distributor or Reseller?

Thanks to the huge public support for our crowdfunding campaign,
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Jun 2, 2020
2 min read
What feeders can I use with a Flow Hive?

What feeders can I use with a Flow Hive?

Where we are located in Northern NSW, Australia there are
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Jun 2, 2020
2 min read
How do I set up Flow Hive brood frames?

How do I set up Flow Hive brood frames?

Watch Facebook Live: What type of brood frame is best?
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Jun 1, 2020
3 min read
Why does my Flow Hive timber look different to the pictures?

Why does my Flow Hive timber look different to the pictures?

The timber included in our products is made from naturally
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Jun 1, 2020
2 min read
Can I use Flow in cold or freezing conditions?

Can I use Flow in cold or freezing conditions?

Flow Hives are used successfully in cold climates around the
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Jun 1, 2020
1 min read
Managing cross comb

Managing cross comb

The most important part of foundationless beekeeping is getting the
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May 27, 2020
2 min read
How do I add the Flow Super to my brood box?

How do I add the Flow Super to my brood box?

The prospect of adding a Flow Super to a new
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May 27, 2020
3 min read
How do I care for my bee suit?

How do I care for my bee suit?

When it's time to tend to your apiaries
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May 27, 2020
2 min read
Can I keep bees if I'm allergic?

Can I keep bees if I'm allergic?

If you have a life-threatening allergy to bees, we recommend
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May 20, 2020
1 min read
Where do I locate my Flow Hive?

Where do I locate my Flow Hive?

It is important to consider the location of your new
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May 19, 2020
2 min read
How much space do I need to keep bees?

How much space do I need to keep bees?

Flow Hives are kept in a variety of locations – from
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May 17, 2020
1 min read
What is a Flow Hive?

What is a Flow Hive?

A Flow Hive is our term for a standard beehive
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May 15, 2020
1 min read
New to beekeeping? Start here.

New to beekeeping? Start here.

For those new to beekeeping, getting set up with a
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May 1, 2020
2 min read
Flow Pollinator House - How to assemble

Flow Pollinator House - How to assemble

Created from Flow Hive offcuts, the Flow Pollinator House [https:
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Jan 4, 2019
3 min read
Flow Hybrid Super - How to assemble

Flow Hybrid Super - How to assemble

Instructions for assembling a Flow Super Hybrid and Classic. [https:
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Jan 3, 2019
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