{"product_id":"hivekeepers-full-depth-frame-with-8-cassettes","title":"HiveKeepers Full Depth Frame with 8 Cassettes","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest one cassette at a time, without setting up a full extraction day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HiveKeepers Full Depth Frame comes with eight removable cassettes and fits in place of a standard full-depth Langstroth frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bees build comb and store honey in the cassettes. When the honey is ready, remove the cassettes you want to harvest and extract using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers Micro Honey Harvester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. There is no comb to cut or crush, no manual uncapping and no bulky extractor to clean afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beekeepers with a few hives, it is a practical way to harvest smaller batches throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose this frame?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight cassettes included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplied with a complete set of empty, reusable HiveKeepers cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard full-depth fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces a standard full-depth Langstroth frame without modifying a compatible super.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest as honey becomes ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove individual cassettes or harvest the whole frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cutting or crushing comb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cassettes open using the HiveKeepers Cassette Tool for extraction in the Micro Honey Harvester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable frame and cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Return emptied cassettes to the hive for the bees to clean, repair and refill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made from BPA-free materials suitable for direct honey contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before first use, heat up some beeswax till molten. Get a small new paint roller and light coat the cartridge surface with molten beeswax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place it in a compatible full-depth Langstroth honey super. Introduce it during a nectar flow for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the bees fill it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the bees to draw the comb, store honey and cap it before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest the ready cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove them from the frame, open them with the Cassette Tool and extract using the Micro Honey Harvester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn and reuse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reassemble the emptied cassettes and return them to the hive. If you have spare cassettes, these can replace those removed for harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-depth Langstroth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 frame with 8 empty cassettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e483 × 231 × 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e231 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight with 8 empty cassettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,135 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame-only weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e399 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassette dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 × 100 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate honey capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165 g per cassette, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe, BPA-free material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting equipment required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers Micro Honey Harvester and Cassette Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it fit my hive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis frame is designed for a standard full-depth Langstroth honey super. Check the dimensions against your existing equipment before ordering. It is not the correct depth for a shallow or three-quarter-depth super.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need the Micro Honey Harvester?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The frame and cassettes hold the honey; the Micro Honey Harvester extracts it. You will also need the HiveKeepers Cassette Tool to open the cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I have to harvest all eight cassettes together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Harvest individual cassettes as the honey becomes ready, leaving the others for the bees to continue filling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens to the wax cappings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no need to remove them manually. After extraction, reassemble the cassettes and return them to the hive. The bees clean and repair the comb before refilling it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is this different from the four-cassette frame?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis full-depth frame holds eight cassettes. The shallower version holds four. Choose the frame depth that matches your honey supers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the system in action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W2MGSUQ8dNE?si=9e54IIi5RlpzEywN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EWNSZNO5dDA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the HiveKeepers honey-harvesting explainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fwkbmQkeBLU?si=s-Zsp-a7ZjK76krH\" title=\"How to clean up your HiveKeepers cassettes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch how to clean up your HiveKeepers Cassettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTutin safety in New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers equipment does not detect or remove Tutin. If the honey is harvested between 1st Jan and 30th June in an area that could have the Tutu bush, make sure Tutin risk has been managed using an appropriate option in MPI’s guidance before eating or sharing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/blogs\/blog\/understanding-tutin-risks-in-new-zealand-honey\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead Beequip’s guide to tutin risks in New Zealand honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beequip NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868796125245,"sku":"750-3013","price":82.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/files\/FrameFrontwithcassettes.png?v=1792627348","url":"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/hivekeepers-full-depth-frame-with-8-cassettes","provider":"Beequip NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}