I checked my late summer split nucs today and a few need some extra stores. I am wondering when I put in one gallon of 2:1 in the frame feeder how much that will convert to in caped frames of stores?
1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
I checked my late summer split nucs today and a few need some extra stores. I am wondering when I put in one gallon of 2:1 in the frame feeder how much that will convert to in caped frames of stores?
Re: 1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
One quart of 1:1 on mini mating nucs this summer with half size deep frames gave me one mini frame, each side 1/3 full..
It would depend on if they are still feeding brood or not. If they are just storing it I'd guess a gallon of 2:1 would do a single standard deep frame if it was already drawn out both sides.
So if you need four frames of additional feed-it should take about 4-5 gallons of 2:1
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Last edited by Lauri; 10-05-2012 at 09:15 AM.
Re: 1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
10 lbs. added to hive weight.
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Re: 1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
How could something that doesnt weigh 10 lbs, add 10 lbs of weight? Or does a gallon of syrup weigh more than a gallon of any other liquid? Or are you calling a gallon of 2:1, 1 gallon of water with 8 lbs of sugar added to it, which would weigh around 16lbs. But is more than a gallon. Steve
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Re: 1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
2:1 syrup weighs almost as much as honey.
Re: 1gallon 2:1 syrup = how much capped stores?
Which is how much a gallon?
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