beehive Dadan

beehive Dadan

Beehive Dadant-Blatt got its name in honor of the authors of the idea. Amateur beekeeper Charles Dadant decided to change the design of the usual eight-frame hives. However, this system has been a significant disadvantage, it is not suitable for wintering bees. This problem is corrected, the second author Blatt design that reduced the width of the hive to 35 mm (now it has become 235 mm), and patented it is like a beehive Dadant-Blatt.

This type of hives is today one of the most popular designs. It is used in many countries, as it allows you to breed bees in a variety of climatic conditions. This design is known beekeepers in our country have long been. Even in Soviet times, such hives have been widely used in different regions and all showed excellent results.

What is the evidence? What are its positive qualities? And as can be constructed Dadan hive with their hands.

The construction of the hive

When it comes to the so-called experts Dadanovkskom hive immediately imagine a certain product, design which consists of interchangeable elements. This design is currently considered the best in its class, because it can significantly improve the performance of the uterus. In the past, before the advent of such a structure, most beekeepers have used design, in which there 8 framework, However, as experience has shown, this option is not well suited, that experts call the "bee space". That is why the majority of beekeepers really liked the idea of ​​the beehive, which had more frames.

In simple words,, it is a wooden structure, inside which taken 12 sometimes 10 framework, there do not remove the bottom, two shops (polovinnaya framework), Cover and podkryshnik.

Parameters Dadant hive

Beehive Dadant-Blatt system primarily associated with a simple and robust design, which is perfect for those people, who only master the art of beekeeping.

This construction has a vertical circuit unit, that is perfect for the natural development of a family of bees which are known to occur in the vertical. In this way, it repeats the bee nest scheme in nature.

Consider in more detail all the basic elements of the system.

The bottom design

It is a rectangular board made of wood, at which the sides (on three sides) There are special straps allow the installation housing. Tap-hole is a gap, which is left on the spot, wherein the fourth strip must be. Housing hive square, this allows the bees to use bottom lip as migratory grounds. Generally, size of the protrusion is equal to 50mm, but it can easily be expanded if necessary, adding ladders structure. This action is taken during the honey harvest. In most cases, the bottom of the Dadant hive loosely attached to the body to a small space left between them (vent). However, there are fully enclosed design. But then they do not allow beekeepers to change the bottom if necessary.

housing

The housing of this construction is a box, which has no lid and bottom. its parameters, following:

• Wall thickness – 45mm;
• length and width of the structure – 450mm;
• -320mm height;

In this special frame placed on the seams, having a height of 20mm and a width of 11mm.

Score

This hive element necessary for increasing the space. It is designed for most parameters repeats housing, but the store has a lower height 165mm. Naturally, if the lower wall means, and the scope will be smaller. So, framework for the store half the hull which is why they are called Half Frame.

Cap

This part of the design protects the bees from the environment (rain, wind, cold). In order to make the cover using a thin board, its use can significantly reduce the weight of this part. At the moment, three types of caps used in the construction of the hive Dadant:

1. Odnoskatnaya or dvuskatnaya. These covers are characterized by, that allow you to create additional volume inside the hive. On the other hand, they are more difficult to weigh and transport.
2. flat. This is the most popular and simple design option. Its easy to use and easy to carry. However, such a hive should promptly check since they can be got mold.
3. shelter. This additional element, which warms the hive, and also provides the ability to accommodate feeder. In the case of transporting the canopy can not be removed because it can increase the supply of fresh air inside.

As seen from the above listed evidence consists of separate parts, which can be changed and combined in case of need. In this way, beekeeper can increase or conversely to reduce the internal space of the hive. In addition tog is now very popular version of a similar design with a removable bottom. This greatly simplifies and facilitates the cleaning system. On the other hand, there are hives, in which the bottom is rigidly attached to the housing. Which option best solves itself beekeeper.

 The main pros and cons of design

Among the main advantages of this hive experts note the following factors:

• It has more interior space, so that you can place a lot of bees.
• The design allows it to spend the winter to several families. In this case, the beekeeper must share their special partition.
• This system significantly reduces the risks of swarming;
• Beekeeper easier to work with such a hive, especially during the period of honey collection. Large size provide easy access to framework.
• Can use to 25 years old.
• Due to the fact that this type of single-hull of the hive, beekeeper does not have to spend time trying to carry the body;
• Easy to find the necessary parts for maintenance of hives.

It is worth noting, Dadant hive that has some nuances, which should take into account the beekeepers, eg:

• A large space for the bees family involves the use of large frames. This sometimes gives problems owners of a large number of hives.
• noticed, that in such systems, family develop much more slowly.
• This type of hives is not suitable for so-called nomadic apiaries because of its bulkiness.

 Doing their own hands hive Dadan

Most people involved in breeding bees are skilled craftsmen, who know, how to hold a tool. Now Dadan hive buy easy enough, However, many beekeepers prefer for your Belts make it with their own hands.

 What materials are needed

The first is to take care of the material. To do this, choose the high quality raw materials, including good wood with a low resin content (best spruce or willow). Some experts say, that can be used and pine boards. It is important that they were dry, smooth without rot and knots. Besides wood also need:

• Fibreboard and plywood. This material is good, that it is easy to handle;
• Expanded polystyrene. Need for warming the hive;
• polyurethane foam. This material can also be used as insulation, In addition, he is strong enough and has good sound insulation.

 Insulation

 This is an important part of design, which greatly affects the performance of the product. Who uses several insulation options depending on the climatic conditions of a particular area, where it will be located apiary.

1. double-walled. In this case, the structure has a double wall with a gap therebetween. During this period laid materials such as (Styrofoam, straw, moss, sawdust). Such an embodiment can effectively heat the interior of a beehive. The most commonly used in the northern latitudes of our country.
2. single wall. This type of design, of course, It can not provide the same thermal qualities, the previous version. These types of hives used in warmer climates. On the plus side it is worth noting the simplicity and ease of such products, so they can be easily transferred.

The preparatory phase of the work

As in any other case in the assembly of hives require some preparation. It is such things as selection tool and create a drawing of future products. Besides, you must take into account some important nuances, among which:

• You need to check wood, that it is completely dry. If wet boards should be dry. After all, if the hive to collect such material, he may soon lose their quality, after the wood has dried.
• It is important to study well drawings hive DadHunting and future design. It is necessary to make the plan work, which should be observed during the assembly process.
• Select other materials and test tool.

RStatic preparation process

1. First you need to take a board (35mm) and from the required cut elements according to the drawing. Prepare all fasteners and choose the flanges. Once the details are carved in their mandatory grind.
2. During the assembly must comply with the rule, according to which the narrow boards are always opposed to broad. for example, if the hive has a wide lower part, then the side members should be narrow.
3. When assembling the need to use glue. Moreover, it is crucial that it has no toxic components and noxious fumes. As this may scare the bees. To do this, use PVA glue or carpenter.
4. The end portion of the beehive must be reinforced by additional fasteners in the form of screws. Before further assembly is necessary to wait until the glue dries.
5. The next stage requires drilling a tap hole, which is cut in the lower part of the frame.
6. If hive removable bottom is planned in such a case it must be made of planks, having high density. Thus nailed strips in such a way, to create a seam in the lower half of the body. The front part of the bottom in such a case should not be the ventilation slats. In order to make the bottom of the heavier, usually use thick boards (more than 4cm).
7. Shop hive going on the same principles as the body. In the upper part of the superstructure have to choose a special rebate.
8. In order to make the cover use thinner and lighter board, which should prevent the ingress of moisture into the hive. Since over time the cover can change the shape is better to do it in a way, so she sat loosely on the body. On each side should do the air vents. If the owner need to carry the hive, he can simply close the ventilation using mosquito nets.

  Construction give 12 framework

more 12 frame hive Dadant It is very popular among beekeepers. Since it is convenient to work, Besides, Such a system allows the bees to rapidly grow and develop. In the public domain, you can find how to do hives Dadan drawings, dimensions their:

inside:

• The housing has a width of 450mm, 450mm length, height 350mm;
• Score (superstructure) 450mm width, length 450m, 155mm height;
• Cover width 450mm, 450mm length, 70mm height.

external options:

• housing 520/520/320;
• Score 520/520/165;
• Bottom 520/520/70;
• Cap 520/520/80.

As for the other construction elements, they have such characteristics:

• The depth of the folds should match the size of 18mm. This would leave space between the top cut and the frame;
• The depth of the other rebates must, determined according to the thickness of the material used;
• Between the bottom of the hive and the first frame should be approximately 25mm lumen. It is needed in order, to the beekeeper could freely carry out cleaning in this part;
• The entrance top portion must also have a size of 25mm. Besides, it is necessary to attach a special tablet for the convenience of bees;
• The entrance at the bottom must have a height of 10mm. When this clearance should be made throughout the length of the wall. Adjust its size can be set by using the inserts here.

 Key parts of the drawing 12 Dadant frame construction

 To make high-quality hives Dadan 12 size drawings must be accurate. Only this will prevent errors during assembly, sure to put all fixtures and elements. Plans must cover all the main parts of the hive, including:

• housing. The drawing of this part must be immediately ground pattern on two dimensions of the housing are indicated in a plan view. The second diagram shows the body in the lateral cross-sectional dimensions.
• Score. Plotted in the same manner, as the body is only slightly different sizes here.
• Podkryshnik must always be drawn, in the context of all the necessary figures.
• The drawing of the roof depends on how it will look. If you use a gable roof, then be sure to specify the size of each slope separately. If the roof is simple, in this case it should be displayed on top.

 Particularly of manufacturing with the hive Dadant 10 framework

 Hives with 10 frames - this is also quite a popular option arrangement own Belts. It has smaller dimensions, and therefore, it easier to transfer, lift up, to transport. Despite the smaller dimensions hive with 10 frames has a tighter solid and reliable construction has the same advantages as the 12-frame structure.

For this type of hives also need dry wood quality, material for upholstery and insulation. The design of this product is also worth of a set of individual elements, which may optionally be cleaned or vice versa added.

 Dimensions on design 10 framework

To assemble this structure is necessary to do all the same steps, and that the production of 12-Framework.

The dimensions of the hive Dadan on 10 framework:

• the main frame must be 435h300mm;
• store 435h145;
• you need to leave 10 mm free space above the frame;
• between the walls of the beehive and left frames space 7mm4
• the space under the frame is 25mm;
• side panel frame set with separator should have a width of 37mm.

If the structure is assembled according to the specified data, eventually, it must have a height of 325mm, width 445mm and length 450mm. In this case, the height of the superstructure will be 165mm. A size taphole fitted on top of the house will be 125 x 10mm.

  frame device

The frame has certain features, that distinguish it from the standard devices of this type. At its manufacturing compulsorily used softwood, eg lime. Frame hive Dadant It must comply with the following dimensions:

• housing – 435x300mm4.
• Store sizes are 435h145mm. As for the height of it depends on how the extension is used in a particular hive.

 How to deal with the hive

  It is worth noting, experts recommend that beginners use these beekeepers hive as the most simple and effective design. among the difficulties, that can wait for beginners should be allocated to winter preparation Belts. Beehive Dadant solves this problem by creating a special space podramochnogo, which installation is provided under the frame of the hive block pushdown. This action will allow the beekeeper to easily check matochnikov, avoiding aggression guard bees.

In the end it is worth saying that, that the hive Dadant-Blatt represents a reliable system, which is easy to operate and thus maximize effective.