Pierco vs. RiteCell Foundation-That Bee Man

[@keithspillman]

Great video Brad. I've used Pierco foundation for several years with great success. Adding more wax to any of them really speeds up the drawing out process. Thanks!!

[@ThatBeeMan]

Thanks for watching, Keith!

[@morrishomesteadgirls]

Thanks for the video. I was planning on buying equipment from Better Bee this next year. And they use peirco foundation. And I was not sure about using it until I saw your video. So thanks Brad.

[@ThatBeeMan]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonseaward8506]

Thank you for sharing your opinion, as a new beekeeper these are questions i have lol

[@ThatBeeMan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gallowaylights]

00:21:59 * That was a great comparison for two cents 😂

[@johnmitchell8170]

The unit of measure "whole whack" is new to me. Approximately how many frames would that be? 🤣🤣

[@ThatBeeMan]

It's a metric shit load.

[@johnmitchell8170]

Now that is something I understand.

[@glennsnaturalhoney4571]

Ive usually used rite cell. I tried to Premier due to all the KZbin chatter from Kaymon and others. Much thinner and more flexible. Easier to install. Easy to flex and not get drawn straight if warm (maybe due to old frames being reused). I've had some Pierco and agree with your assessment, not a big difference.

[@ThatBeeMan]

Thanks for that feedback and thanks for watching!

[@lomavistabeeco]

I’m really rethinking my foundation strategy. I used Rite cell exclusively in the past, but switched over to foundation that has more cells on it. That foundation is rather thin and could be prone to warping by heat damage in the summers. Rite Cell never had issues like that and so I’m stuck between extra pliable foundation and possible warping with more cells or less pliable foundation with less warping possibility but fewer cells… 6 one way or half a dozen the other🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ThatBeeMan]

I'm thinking that in that situation I would ask myself two questions: 1. Have I noticed an issue with the thinner foundation warping? 2. Have I noticed any advantage to these "extra cells" that the sales person sold me?

[@lomavistabeeco]

@ spot on sir!!!

[@KajunHomestead]

I really like using the rite cell , I find the deeper cells make it easier to add wax with out getting it in the bottom of the cells. Also like how strong they are and do not warp in this Louisiana sun when I set a frame down while working bees.

[@ThatBeeMan]

It doesn't have to be Louisiana. If I set a frame with black foundation in the sun, it'll at least melt the wax off. I am mindful to always set my frames either in the shade or perpendicular to the direction of the sun. Thanks for watching!