FDBKA has many items of equipment that Registered members can borrow, see BORROWING GUIDELINES.. Find below details of where each item is kept and who to contact to borrow.
The following is kept at Titchfield and can be borrowed by contacting Pete Wilson via email or 07825777317.
4 Frame tangential manual honey extractor (asset A), able to take 4 standard national brood or 8 super frames:
4 Frame tangential manual honey extractor (asset B), able to take up to 4 standard national brood, 2 14×12 national brood , 2 commercial brood or 8 super frames:.
3 Frame tangential manual honey extractor (asset C), able to take up to 3 x standard national brood, 3 commercial brood or 6 super frames:
3 Frame tangential electric honey extractor (asset D), able to take 3 super frames:
Heather Press:
Observation Nuc. No1 which can be adjusted to take 5 standard National or Commercial brood frames:
Observation Nuc. No 2 which takes 2 standard National brood frames.
National Deep visual hive using 14×12 brood frames complete with pictures to demonstrate to an audience.
2 x folding tables measuring L-184cm x W-76cm x H-70cm, very sturdy.
Honey Jar Display Stand, which folds flat.
Candle making equipment (only to be used for FDBKA sponsored events):
Screen netting (approx 5m x 2m):
Beehive Display Topper, complete with separate stand.
Compound microscope with 400-1000 magnification + accessories. ideal for pollen & honey investigations. Can be a long term loan for those taking any BBKA Microscopy course.
The following is kept at Hill Head and can be borrowed by contacting Jan Lethbridge via email.
- Event shelter (Hercules)
- Tables x 2
- FDBKA collapsible event banners x 2
- Notice board
- Honey jar display covers
- Honey jar display covers (fitted)
The following is kept at Stubbington and can be borrowed by contacting Steve Wilson via email or 07788997737.
Foundation Press & Boiler.
The following is kept at Locks Heath and can be borrowed by contacting Mike Holloway via email or 01489 885159.
Lightweight observation smock jackets to be used by observers/guests.
Other equipment will be added when available including classroom equipment.