Feeding Bees Part 4 - Our Syrup Pump and Truck Setup

[@mckeeshoneybees8351]

Thanks for all you valuable time and information. It really does amaze me that people like you, Palmer, Ian, Kamon and a lot of other beekeepers have spent years learning by trial and error and use it for their livelihoods, and have no problems telling everyone how to do it without asking for anything in return. It just shows what kind of people you are and what you really care about. Thanks again you’ve helped me out tremendously.

[@issentsov]

Bob, thanks for allowing me to translate your videos for Russian, Ukranian, Belorussian and other Russian speaking audience. I continue to do it. Beekeepers send me a lot of comments, letters, questions and they watch your videos with gratitude . I want to wish you and all your family A HAPPY NEW YEAR! And Merry Christmas! (quite late, but it is the 7 january in Russia) Good luck and all the best!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you and I wish you the same.

[@warrehivesystem8191]

Thank You mr .Bob for sharing your experience with all of interested people.I find it very valuable and effective for a beekeepers who can understand it properly. Good bless you . Teodor Montreal,Canada

[@mariabrandes4870]

Appreciate the shout out to Depco Pump. What a cool set up! You chose a great pump.

[@joef2868]

For those of you looking for the pump, it is part number 164-681-15.

[@CNsRc]

Thank you very much for all you do, I really enjoy your videos. An inspiration and guide for those of us just starting out.

[@framcesmoore]

Ha Bob I just love watching your videos I wont never have a set up like this because I will never have 2500 to 3000 hives but I just love seeing what u do it is just so very cool to see how u do every thing in the bee keeping world. I think the videos are wonderful and I thank you for u taking the time to do them and sharing your life and your world with all of us. I hope u and your family have a very Marry Christmas

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you.

[@peterlightbody8443]

Thats a hugh chapter for the book , just a thought only my opinion when watching the videos , not enough time to read the writing ,have to pause it each time , to take it all in . Always learn something watching ,Thanking you for your time .

[@donotcare330]

Thank you for the post! We've been using a "trash pump" and HFCS 55 from Dadant for years, and really enjoy it. Up here the sugar syrup ferments too fast with ANY water in it and I don't use thymol in my products since it amplifies issues within our surroundings. After losing so much money in the honey markets we started selling OUT our operation. I said good bye to my C&B spinfloat separator and my Cowen extracting line this past year. the only thing we CAN really do is ask the USDA to take the same approach the Australian Government does for Imported honey and that is by BANNING it. Since imported honey DOES spread disease to other honeybees. being paid anything under 3 dollars per pound at whole sale is a rip off.

[@calvinlomsdalen9987]

Merry Christmas Bob to you and your family and crew, and a happy and prosperous new year!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you Calvin, and the same to you.

[@saeedsalimbamerdah3594]

God willing, may God bless you, an integrated system based on excellent nutrition.

[@honeydropfarm1605]

I love your truck setup. I bet you could write a really popular book on "lean beekeeping."

[@PAPSROYALAPIARY]

Talking about not cheap pump....lol; I checked the price...ouch, but better buy it once than keep on buying cheap stuff, right? thanks for the input Bob. Dan

[@allsmilz7234]

Thanks for sharing this content Bob.👍

[@peterlightbody8443]

Merry christmas Bob , safe new year , have learnt a lot from your channel , hope your taking holidays ,relax, may be start the book , take care Peter Australia

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you Peter and the same to you.

[@sonofthunder.]

thanks bob,great set up

[@daryldaigle7214]

Bob, thank you again for your care for other beekeepers. God’s blessings to you and your family.

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Great video series, thanks for sharing

[@navyphil6105]

Bob, My biggest question. When you are putting sugar water in your hives, at what point do you stop to ensure you do not have any sugar water in the comb that would be full of honey? Will the bees move capped sugar water into the honey suppers?

[@bobbinnie9872]

If you stop feeding a week before putting on supers you should be safe. If the colonies are rearing brood in ernest they shouldn't move syrup up because they will be using it up.

[@patrickhopton4609]

Hey Bob. Another great video. I assume you have baffels inside the totes to prevent sloshing while driving? Four totes with sloshing syrup would sure push around a truck while starting/stopping.

[@bobbinnie9872]

The totes don't have baffles and you can feel the sloshing around but it's not enough to be dangerous.

[@hootervillehoneybees8664]

Sweet setup

[@showmebees9431]

Always live your videos and this series had lots of information. I took some notes and printed some links. I’m going to be doing something similar for sure! Why the 3/4” hose rather than 1”?

[@bobbinnie9872]

One inch would be better but that reel only holds 50 ft of one inch but holds 100 ft of 3/4.

[@codonnell]

Thank you Bob, very informative. Would you happen to know the model number of the Flojet pump referred to near the end of the video? Thank you.

[@bobbinnie9872]

R8600134.

[@Bienenzentrum]

Thank you Bob for this great informativ video. Can you tell with what type of pipe you are useing? I guess it should be with a stronger coating so it wont get holes when its draged on the ground. Thanks from Austria

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hello. I think you are referring to the "hose". We use a high quality rubber hose on the hose reel. Vinyl or plastic hose does not last as long or work as well.

[@Bienenzentrum]

@@bobbinnie9872 thank you!

[@randallcarter-carterhillho2277]

Thank you bob for these videos. These are awesome!!

[@andreafasoli8460]

Hello Bob, thx for shared information. I have a question: why you do not connect pump intake directly to tote valve?

[@bobbinnie9872]

At times we are carrying up to four totes and this is much easier to do. Also, no large fittings or hoses.

[@jasonadams3781]

Bob. I know you have a sugar mixing setup and then fill your totes. Would the FloJet pump you show in this video work for mixing sugar syrup? Would the sugar hurt the pump. I am at a crossroad with what pump to use. I am either going to use the FloJet or a trash gasoline pump. My setup will be for mixing and dispensing syrup. Whats your thoughts on granulated sugar and the diaphragm pump?

[@bobbinnie9872]

The FlowJet pump in this video would not mix sugar. A trash pump is what we use to mix sugar but it would be too big for dispensing. You may need two separate pumps for the different jobs.

[@micksbeesstephens5327]

Hey Bob, what a great series!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of our fantastic industry. We will see you next month in Tennessee

[@sawmill9392]

Hello Bob, I really enjoy your informative videos, just wandering if gravity feed would be sufficient for emptying out your tots? Thanks for sharing and taking the time to give us some of you knowledge and experience. North Florida...

[@bobbinnie9872]

Gravity feed works with a shorter and larger hose.

[@emh114]

Could you do a video on the wiring set up

[@honeydropfarm1605]

Are garden hose threads different from fuel nozzle threads, because I just bought one that won't screw on to a garden hose. It looks like yours is on there with a hose clamp at 7:21

[@bobbinnie9872]

Yes, garden hose threads are different than the pipe threads. The industrial clamp on the hose came on it when it was new. It's an industrial grade black rubber hose. That is a one inch nozzle with a 3/4 inch pipe thread reducer and a garden hose to 3/4 inch pipe thread adapter purchased at a local hardware store. I believe Home Depot and Lowes carries the hose adapters too.

[@bobbinnie9872]

You have an Interesting KZbin channel by the way.

[@honeydropfarm1605]

@@bobbinnie9872 you just made my day with that!

[@honeydropfarm1605]

This is good to know. I will be using a regular water nozzle until the next time I go by a hardware store. I timed it while running water through it, and it's about 2 seconds slower than the 3/4 fuel nozzle but it doesn't leak syrup afterwards, at least not yet. I'm curious, have you ever used a garden nozzle for syrup?

[@beeman1885]

I wonder how those pumps would work for pumping warm honey since they work for 2:1 syrup. I assume not well or you would hear of folks doing that.

[@bobbinnie9872]

They wouldn't work well unless it was hot. They work best with 1 to 1 syrup.

[@fabf.78]

Hi from France, What makes you prefer to use the top lid over the bottom drain to connect to your pump? Thanks for your answer and videos

[@bobbinnie9872]

If we have multiple totes it's much easier to reach them all the from top. There is also much less mess. I do have friends that use the lower hole and say they prefer it. Personal choice I guess.

[@stevecron6723]

Hi Bob, thanks for the awesome video. Question: Is there any concern of introducing contaminants (like lead) into the syrup by using standard rubber garden hose? The labeling on these hoses usually warns against using them for potable water. Thanks.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I believe the possibility is there but because the syrup is only passing through it is probably minimal.

[@stevecron6723]

@@bobbinnie9872 Right. I guess I was more concerned with the gallon or two of syrup (in a 100' hose) that gets stored in the hose for an extended period and then pushed into one colony. Sorry, I'm probably overthinking this.

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@stevecron6723 We will at times flush out and rinse our hose if it hasn't been used very recently.

[@BlanchardsBees]

🐝I'm hoping someday I'll have a need for equipment on your level.🐝

[@ryanodell4083]

Hey Bob, awesome video. Wondering how the electrical is setup, do you run everything off a separate battery or does this run off the main battery while you keep it idling?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Ryan. The wire from the pump goes to a 30 amp relay and 30 amp breaker under the hood which is hooked directly to the truck battery. The relay is activated by a small switch on the truck dash. We have never had an issue with killing a battery so we don't idle. I think this is because it only runs for a few seconds with each fill and is not running continuously.

[@honeydropfarm1605]

What do you think of a submersible pump? Maybe a bilge pump or sump pump? I know nothing whatever about pumps, but I'm trying to set up a similar system.

[@bobbinnie9872]

To be honest, I don't know much about those pumps and wether they would work or not. As long as the syrup is thin they may work OK, but again I don't know.

[@honeydropfarm1605]

@@bobbinnie9872 thanks for the reply.

[@RyanPardoe]

Hey Bob, where are you sourcing fittings for your pump, hoses, etc.? I’ve done searched the internet high and low, and the larger quick connects especially seem to be a specialty.

[@bobbinnie9872]

We get most of those parts from McMaster-Carr Supply. www.mcmaster.com/

[@kstarr3047]

Great video Bob! Question: the model of the pump you are using (UP12/12E)has a 1/2" ports? Then you neck out to 1 1/4" quick connects?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Yes, but if I was doing it again I would just go with 1" quick couplers which would work fine.

[@brookwoehl7729]

Would these pumps work for corn syrup

[@bobbinnie9872]

They would if it was thinned out a bit.

[@JoshuaTerhune]

Mr. Binnie, enjoy your videos. I'm a small sideliner and wanted to know how you mix or is it all sucrose syrup you buy? I want to be able to mix my barrell of sugar and water and pump it, but this would only work for pumping correct?

[@bobbinnie9872]

We do mix our own syrup but this pump would not mix it well. See our two videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6PHZ4OwltesmdE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfcpJ5ng52Lf80 on how we mix.

[@stanwoodbeecompanyllc3803]

Where do you buy your quick couplings? I really like your setup, I've been hauling jugs of syrup in my out yards and this would make life way easier.

[@bobbinnie9872]

They are hydraulic quick couplers. Industrial supply houses like Grainger or McMaster-Carr carry them.

[@ECP]

Great Video

[@clintwall8457]

Hi bob. I’m in auburn alabama and want to get a bed just like yours. Who built yours? Thank you

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Clint. I built it myself. It's the only way I have been able to get exactly what I want.

[@HaUsSssss]

Awesome series Bob! I stole that gas nozzle idea earlier this fall from you and it was a game changer. How'd you keep the syrup from splashing out of the top of the tote while driving? Was the plastic bag enough? Thanks for putting out these videos, feed time for the bees has always been a headache for me.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Aaron. Yes, the plastic bag keeps the splash to a minimum. Also, once the level has gone down some it's a non issue.

[@nkapiariesjeffbeezos796]

I wonder what percentage of sugar ends up in honey supers?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Zero in ours.

[@albeethebeeman5506]

Hey bob what type and size hose are you using on your feeder truck any ideas where to get 25 pound bags of sugar my girls are eating me out of house and barn thanks you still have hives for sale

[@bobbinnie9872]

The hose on our reel is 3/4 inch rubber. 1 inch would have less resistance but it would take a bigger reel.

[@BLachance75]

Do you flush the pump out with water after you are done using it for the day? Also what ratio of syrup are you able to pump with it, will it pump 2:1 syrup? I was looking at making something similar to pump from barrels but wasn't sure if it would do 2:1

[@bobbinnie9872]

We rarely flush the pump out with water and only if we're not going to be using it for awhile. This pump pumps 2 to 1 fine.

[@adimax9314]

Hi Bob, I'm from Romania and I'm following you with great interest because I'm learning new things, truck, what category of license is it with? Good luck and God bless you

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks. In our country if your truck is less than 26,000 pounds, which our trucks are, you do not need a special license.

[@adimax9314]

@@bobbinnie9872 k thank you very much

[@emh114]

What brand rheostat are you using

[@bobbinnie9872]

I'm not sure. We purchased the one specific for that reel from fastoolnow.com/

[@emh114]

Thanks

[@karlbruns3532]

Hi Bob, how would you think this setup pump 55deg hfcs55 ?

[@bobbinnie9872]

It wouldn't work well with syrup that thick.

[@keithfaithful3989]

I have medium supers that will need built out from foundation in the spring. Would you recommend to feed thin syrup for a few weeks to get them built out? Or just depend on the spring nectar?

[@bobbinnie9872]

We often start out early with thin syrup to get them started in spring but be aware that thin sucrose is very stimulating and can increase the swarm impulse.

[@smitt76]

Really great series, thanks Bob!

[@bgodard]

Hi Bob. Love this setup. One question. Will this handle 2 to 1 syrup?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Only if the syrup is warm. If your system has any length of hose or any restrictions like our system does it doesn't do well. We try to stick to 1.5 to 1 or thinner anyway. I should have stated that more clearly in the video.

[@melobees5884]

Thank you for your time sharing your ideas. A down to earth man, practical and efficient. Love your videos.

[@BeekeeperTSM]

👍 класс!

[@toufiktoufik3196]

Greeting from Algeria, your videos helped me a lot. keep going.

[@melissasharvest2493]

Watched the whole series. Excellent and informative videos. Thanks Bob!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. I like your hive colors.

[@jesserobinson8915]

Always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎀

[@nynotetis]

Firstly like, comment and only then watch, because you can always be sure - you will hear really valuable information!

[@springcitybeefarm5971]

Thank you answered a lot of my questions , much appreciated your following up with the feed truck info !! God bless see you at kamons convention in Jan

[@Thecrobeeman]

I love you

[@mihai.r-beekeeper5694]

Thanks so much for everything Bob. Multumesc👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

Foarte bine-venit

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