Seth's Cheap & Easy Syrup Pump

[@brownsbloomtenders]

note for Seth and anyone else using a pickup or larger for hooking up the pump to power. Most newer model and a large portion of earlier models have a 7 pin connector for connecting a trailer with electric brakes. There are two terminals that will provide a ground and 12v at all times. I have this arrangement for a transfer tank to fuel equipment and it's been a great addition. No extra battery in the bed, no draping a long cord to connect to the underhood battery, etc. Please don't hook up to the flat 4 wire connector, if you blow a fuse you may not have running lights, brake or taillights. The 7 pin is protected with either a fuse or circuit breaker.

[@ke6gwf]

The trailer connector is not designed for large loads. It's supposed to recharge batteries in a camping trailer. Look at the size of the wire running to it. For running a pump you want to have a large wire straight to the battery to avoid voltage drop. Putting a local battery charged from the main battery is a good idea, but you need large enough wires straight to the alternator to get continuous current.

[@brownsbloomtenders]

@@ke6gwf actually they are there to recharge the break away battery on any trailer with electric brakes and a backup battery. On both of my Dodge pickups they have a 20A breaker to protect them. I'm certain that will vary across manufacturers somewhat. The diaphragm pump Seth is using draws roughly 4 Amps so should fall within the operating range of both fuse and vehicle wiring. Most of my equipment trailers, traditional hitch and gooseneck or 5th wheel have these break away systems. You are correct in that they will recharge the house batteries on a camper.

[@honeydropfarm1605]

Thanks Bob. I'd love to see more videos of Seth's problem-solving as he continues to grow his operation.

[@brucesnavely3603]

Thank you Bob and Seth. You're exactly right, 5 gal containers are a pain to try to pour syrup. I bought a 6 gal container from Wal-Mart. It weighed 62.5 lbs full of syrup. But was that a feat to pour! This looks like a process I can make work. My goal is 50 hives.

[@johntusting2467]

Neat system and as I run a boatyard we have loads of those pumps floating around. One thing you might notice when running it off a battery. If the volts do get too low then sometimes the shutoff doesn't trigger. You think you've got a bad pressure switch, but it's just the low volts.

[@welchkoservices4200]

I've watched all your stuff, just a back yard guy here. It's amazing what you can learn about bees, or anything from different people online now. I think what you've highlighted brilliantly...... The quality of people, You meet. And the extreme importance of Family. Maybe just subconsciously. Bee well Bob. Thanks again.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I appreciate that!

[@dadu63]

My 2 favorite Georgians . Thanks for the video!

[@jeffsea6490]

Thanks for sharing valuable content Bob 👍🇺🇲

[@wrfarms9741]

VERY timely video Bob! Just purchased a 275 gallon tote and I have been mulling over the best way to set up syrup feeding. Yes indeed, feeding bees with 5 gallon totes or buckets is not ideal. Thanks for posting! 👍

[@waynewatson-cedarbranchhiv8491]

Totes work great for me, I got a sur-flow 12v ,3.8 gpm on mine, I plumbed it to valve on tote, an other side of pump goes to a 3/4" garden hose 100' long on a old manual hose reel I already had, I cut male end of hose off an put a ball valve with a street 90° on end of valve, it works awesome, it doesn't like 2/1 syurp though, so I thin it just a bit, I feed all pro-sweet though, it may be a bit thicker than 2/1 sugar. Also I mounted everything on cage that holds tote. An just plug it into trailer plug on back of truck.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks.

[@virgilcrites8906]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@burleybeeyard]

Been brainstorming feeding options all week. Thanks for idea

[@juskonig]

This is THE content!

[@oldschoollew68]

Wow looks pretty kool there Seth…man good luck there little brother I hope it all goes well with the bees and all…. And Master Bob is definitely giving you the exposure you need to get connected with other bee keepers out there no doubt…..

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinj.monfelt9760]

Looks good guys, I'll have to start putting mine together this winter.

[@tedjackson5272]

Seth is a good ole boy. We need more people like him.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Agreed.

[@628DirtRooster]

Getting it done every man style! Nice!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks, I will introduce Seth to you in Tennessee.

[@welchkoservices4200]

This is the guy who got me into being a Beek back in 2017. Old dirt rooster... Old motorcycle guy... Bee well as well .

[@springcitybeefarm5971]

Built one my self I used 3/4 rubber hose for in flow covered it enough to go in barrel with pvc pipe if don’t dose not empty barrel well get little filter end ,got Video of it message if interested , I also run hot wire to my headache rack to eliminate xtra battery jus made a little junction box ground on rack itself! 55 gal is to small for 80 + plus hives I’ve found I’m going to up grade 100 gal sprayer tank in spring . Idea dose work well and cheap don’t skimp on garden hose !

[@springcitybeefarm5971]

I may drive ton truck to hive life conference so looking to do this see it in parking lot .

[@framcesmoore]

Ha Bob this is a good set up really I have been filling up 3 gal buckets to fee my bees put the 15 buckets in the truck and off I go I always have to go make more to finish the job, I got the buckets for free from wendy"s I would had gotten more but they switch the pickles so they do not come in buckets anymore, I like this rid where would u buy a barrell like that from. and the pump thanks for the videos have a blessed day

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Frances. You'll have to look for someone selling drums in your area or drive to Georgia and get one from me. 🙂

[@barbarahandsbury6822]

My husband had issues tractor supplies, with the gravity fed handles. The seals went out within two weeks and leaked 10 gallons .

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you.

[@andrewmcmullen1388]

Thank you for sharing, this is exactly what I need at the level I want to be at next year. You mentioned that this is a diaphragm pump. Will an impeller pump work?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I would think so, as long as the syrup isn't too thick.

[@andrewmcmullen1388]

@@bobbinnie9872 thank you

[@smatt566]

i love it.

[@alexayounginsong2641]

How do you clean the rubber hose during the winter?

[@bobbinnie9872]

The pump and hose are just flushed out with warm water.

[@alexayounginsong2641]

@@bobbinnie9872 It means pump flesh water for some moments? I hope how to connect all those parts as one youtube video would be nice. If you run out of the subject. One by one, how to. showing the specification of pump, and all the connection. I know it is quite straight forward but... would be nice...

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

That's great Bob! Thanks for showing and highlighting Seth's clever set up. Looks like this will work very well for someone who is at my level of the game, especially in conjunction with Tommy's system of mixing that you showed last year. Where can you find that pump?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Jeremy. We purchased this one from Northern Tools years ago but I think they carry different brands now. If you want to stick with this brand try Depco Pump in Florida. www.depcopump.com/

[@robwildfieldhoney]

Very Cool!

[@coreymatheson4132]

I purchased the same pump, a 1inch dispensing nozzle, and a 1" hose. Haven't decided on the plastic 65 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tank ($340) from tractor supply or a 55-gallon drum. Feeding 50 colonies. The horizontal tank is a lower profile, less apt to tip over, the 55-gallon drum is far less expensive. Any recommendations Bob?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I've never used the Tractor Supply tank so I'm hesitant to say for sure. I looked it up on line and see that it has an outlet at the bottom so it could be more convenient and bee-tight but you would still need a filter screen in line ahead of the pump.

[@coreymatheson4132]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you Bob.

[@alexayounginsong2641]

Can we use "12 volt Diesel Fuel transfer Pump with Nozzle" in amazon?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I honestly don't know. I've been tempted to try it myself. It seems like it would at least work with thin syrup. If you do it let me know how it worked.

[@beeman1885]

Nice setup. Just need to mount the hose on a small reel. As stated pickups really don’t work well for beekeeping operations of any size. Flatbeds or even stake bodies are much more convenient.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Agreed. I would also caution people to make sure the reel doesn't have a small ID on the swivel.

[@andywhite9932]

Mr Bob. Will That pump work with 2 parts sugar to 1 part water?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Yes, just a bit slow..

[@bryanbetournay5557]

Seth must have hives of his own. So how many is he feeding.

[@bobbinnie9872]

He currently has 80.

[@oscarvilla6841]

👍 Seth

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Oscar.

[@bengibbon9229]

What a great laugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

So that system is for feeding. What about mixing? 2:1 is a big pain to get mixed up.

[@bobbinnie9872]

"How To Mix Sugar Syrup" kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6PHZ4OwltesmdE and "Making Sugar Syrup for Feeding Bees". kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfcpJ5ng52Lf80

[@johntusting2467]

Wouldn't take a lot to craft a bit of pipework to use a pump which uses one outlet back into the pump to get it swirling and once it's mixed switch to the pipe with the trigger. I don't know if that pump would cope with sludge though?

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

@@johntusting2467 Yeah that's true but being a farmer and having used diaphragm pumps a lot for spraying I'm not sure if the diaphragm pump would have enough flow to get the syrup to swirl and mix. Unless you or someone know of a 12v pump that would have enough gpm, a person may have to have a mixing setup and then put the liquid in the feeding system to take to the yard.

[@russellkoopman3004]

@@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc I have ssen a trolling motor do a good job of mixing, Dual purpose - fishing and mixing. LOL

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

@@russellkoopman3004 Sounds like a good idea. When you are done working with the bees GO FISHING!

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Huge pump

[@healthyhomehoney3371]

Is this a water pump?

[@bobbinnie9872]

He's using a diaphragm pump meant for pumping agricultural fluids or water.

[@healthyhomehoney3371]

​@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you

[@dianetaylor6751]

U don't open feed in the south? I don't like feeding in the hive any more than I have too. Too labor intense. When needed I feed 15 gal of 1:1 in a small livestock tank for every 60 hives. Mix it just b4 light in the tank and top with straw. It's gone in 3hrs. A hose, tank and shovel are my investments. They are going to fly anyhow. A week of fall feeding at that rate and the hive are heavy. Anyone still light... that's rare but if yes I just add a box and feed from an inverted jar.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Diane. There are bee yards that belong to other people in our area.

[@dianetaylor6751]

Yah I get that for sure. It's why I want my bees to clean it all up in around 3 hrs early as possible. After lunch time the hoards move In. Other's bees, wasps, hornets, butterflies, swift flies and more. Morning seems to be a magic time that these bums are else where. But let the day warm up and suddenly it's like the Apocalypse is impending and marauders are everywhere. Time to feed all my hives individually is just hard to come by for me.

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[@bobbinnie9872]

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