[sfisher]

I am using foundationless frames, if I already have a super full of nectar on a hive. Would there be any benefit to adding a new super under the one that is full, instead of on top of it?

 

[RayMarler]

I think I've noticed that bees like to cap what's furthest up and work down.
I think, maybe, because they like uncapped nectar next to brood, not sure.
The honeycombs in the top will have less traffic so will be whiter.
I would add it below the existing super, but move a frame down into the new addition.
This will help them get started.

 

[MajorJC]

I've heard that if you put an empty super on top of a filled super that some of the bees will waste time and energy moving honey/nectar from the full super into the empty one above it. If you put the empty super below the full one then this does not happen. Has anybody else heard of this? or seen it firsthand?

 

[David H]

I have heard to put the super under the one that is full.