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Offline Zweefer

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Bee Vac
« on: April 29, 2021, 04:59:34 pm »
Just saw that the Bushkill Bee Vacs were back in stock so pulled the trigger and ordered one!   
Now here's hoping I have use for it this season...  ;D
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2021, 03:51:19 am »
Sweet. Do you do cut outs ?  I think it would be easy to make one with a shop vac.
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2021, 09:27:52 am »
I thought I needed one when I started out.

It only took a couple of cut-outs for me to realize I wasn’t cut out to do them.
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2021, 10:55:52 am »
I usually have a call or two a year (cutout etc) that this will help with.  I prefer a trap out when possible, but having the right tool for the job is invaluable.


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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2021, 12:41:32 am »
Yeah, your going to like that beevac!

   Edit. Wish you lived closer!  If I had someone who could help we could actually make GOOD money doing removals.  I usually turn down a LOT of them, just because i dont have help.
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2021, 07:32:52 am »
Solution - move closer!


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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2021, 09:33:48 am »
We had two folks in town that I felt good about sending referrals to.  One of them has retired.  He kept adding helpers, but they all drifted away after a while.  It is hot, uncomfortable work.  There are two newbies trying to start a business in town.  I'm not sure about their business plan.  When I last talked to them, they were going to do the cut-outs for free, and put the hives on their property.  They planned on making their money by selling the honey, I think.

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I hope they are able to make it, because we need them. 
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2021, 08:41:46 pm »
Usually, once they find out how much WORK it is the FREE service isnt free anymore...     Zweef I WOULD move closer but its the wrong direction! WIFE wants to move further SOUTH!
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2021, 08:53:59 pm »
Smart wife.
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2021, 08:58:29 pm »
Yes she is very smart, she is the brains, I am the BRAWN!!!!  but I'm getting old Iddee, I fear greatly she is going to opt for a younger BRAWN soon!
 
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2021, 08:40:57 am »
Quote from: LazyBkpr on May 04, 2021, 08:41:46 pm
Usually, once they find out how much WORK it is the FREE service isnt free anymore...     Zweef I WOULD move closer but its the wrong direction! WIFE wants to move further SOUTH!

South Texas is usually warmer. Come on down!
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2021, 11:11:10 am »
Got my vac last night. Was pleasantly surprised upon opening to see an ad for us! Thanks robo!!!!



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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2021, 08:18:34 am »
NICE!!!!!!  That looks interesting, you going to do an unboxing and assembly video for all of you tube?

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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2021, 05:06:56 pm »
Already set up. Now to get the call and test it out....
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Re: Bee Vac
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2021, 08:51:30 pm »
Quote from: Zweefer on May 06, 2021, 11:11:10 am
Got my vac last night. Was pleasantly surprised upon opening to see an ad for us! Thanks robo!!!!

Glad it got to you safely.  Hope is serves you well.
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