How to reset a Flow Frame
It is important that you reset your Flow Frames before
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All your questions and answers for the Flow Frames
Identifying your Flow Frame model / version (BZ?)
To purchase replacement parts for your Flow Frame it is
Why is honey leaking from my Flow Hive?
It's not uncommon to have a small amount
How long do the Flow Frames last?
Flow Frames have been tested in the field for over
What are Flow Frames?
Flow Frames are the biggest innovation in beekeeping for over
How do the Flow Frames work?
The Flow Frame consists of partly pre-formed honeycomb cells. The
What are the dimensions of the Flow Frames?
The Flow Frames are designed to fit a standard Langstroth
Do the bees willingly fill the Flow comb compared to the traditional wax comb?
In many years of testing, we have found the bees
Can I harvest beeswax from a Flow Frame?
You cannot harvest wax from a Flow Frame. Honey comes
Are the Flow Frames made from BPA-free plastic?
Our Flow Frames are manufactured from the highest quality food-grade
Does Flow work with Australian native bees?
No, you can’t use Flow Frames with an Australian
Will Flow Frames work with Warre hives?
Yes, Flow can work with any hive, as you can
Can I separate the Flow Frames I’ve ordered or are they one unit?
The frames are modular, and are operated separately to extract
Do I need to clean the Flow Frames?
Flow Frames shouldn’t need cleaning in general, if the
Do Flow frames work with Manuka / Jellybush Honey?
Manuka honey (and Jellybush in Australia) are thixotropic honeys. This
UK / British Standard National hives and Flow Frames
We are currently out of stock of UK National sized
Do the honey channels get blocked?
When the Flow Frame is operated, the hexagonal honeycomb cells
Does honey crystallise in the Flow Frames?
As with any type of honey extraction, crystallisation can be
What size are the cells in a Flow Frame?
Flow Frames have a 5.8mm cell width.
We experimented
How do I Modify a Langstroth Box for Flow Frames?
The following steps are a guide to modify a standard
Flow Frame sterilisation / irradiation / disease control
Under normal conditions, it is not necessary to clean your
How do I fit my Flow Frames in the Super?
Watch Cedar as he demonstrates how to make sure your
How do I remove caps from the Flow Frame for harvesting?
Sometimes the Honey Trough Caps and Key Access Caps can
How do I turn the Flow Key if it’s hard to turn?
The cells of the Flow comb are sealed with beeswax
Why is honey not flowing after I open the Flow Frames?
Look at our harvesting checklist [https://support.honeyflow.com/flow-hive-harvesting-checklist/
Why won’t my cap fit back on the Flow Key operation slot?
Our Key Access Caps have been specially designed to safeguard
How do I deal with and prevent mould or condensation?
Condensation inside a hive is pretty common, however, too much
Why aren't my bees filling the Flow Frames?
The two main things we have found that increase the
Fake Flow Hives
Why choose a genuine Flow Hive
On the coattails of
Will the queen lay eggs in the Flow Frames?
The Flow Frame cells are wider and deeper than normal
My Flow Frames have different heights – is this normal?
Flow Frames are created with offset heights which are designed
Can I freeze my Flow Frames?
It is possible to freeze your Flow Frames. This is
Benefits of using Flow Hives with honey prone to crystallisation
With any type of honey extraction (Flow or conventional), crystallisation
Flow Hives in the UK
Flow Hives work all around the world - from tropical
How do I tighten the wire on my Flow Frames?
The wires on Flow Frames can occasionally become loose, causing
How do I unstick a Flow Frame?
If a cell line in a Flow Frame gets stuck
How do I reassemble a Flow Frame?
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