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Spin the frame this time for 2-5 minutes.\u003cbr\u003eYour frames should now be empty, ready to go back into the honey super on the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou cannot leave your extractor unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to extract 1 – 2 frames instead of 4, place them parrallel from each other in the cage.\u003cbr\u003eThis makes the extractor stable to extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean your extractor with hot water around the inside of the barrel.\u003cbr\u003ePlace bag over the top of the extractor with tape securing it to keep insects out when not in use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR ANY CLEANING PRODUCT TO CLEAN YOUR EXTRACTOR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(this contaminates your next extraction)\u003cbr\u003e(There is no need to take your extractor apart. 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We recommend using a desk lamp or pop in direct sunlight for a short period of time.\u003cbr\u003eOver 30⁰C this product can become very soft and pliable.\u003cbr\u003eStore on a flat surface and out of direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003ePlease handle with care.\u003cbr\u003eDo not store in the fridge\/freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to keep our foundation safe on transport, Each pack is wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard for maximum protection. 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We will automatically swap from what is available from the shelf that day.\u003cbr\u003eThis is by far the cheapest and best way to purchase wax sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease ensure the wax is clean as possible and a golden-yellow colour.\u003cbr\u003eExample of wax we accept:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/Industry_Standard_Wax.jpg?v=1754446183\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"404\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not take dirty, brood comb or brown-chocolate coloured wax.\u003cbr\u003eExample of what we DON’T accept:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"367\" width=\"370\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/IMG_3513.jpg?v=1754445920\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have wax that you aren’t sure what to do with or looking to trade it in, please contact us via phone or email.\u003cbr\u003eWe can give you a quote on what is suited to your needs.\u003cbr\u003eYou can even send a text to 0461587015 with photos of your wax and we can give you an idea if it is suitable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMBEDDING WAX TO FRAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse an embedding tool that is heated.\u003cbr\u003eRun tool across the wire to heat.\u003cbr\u003eThe wire should then melt the wax onto the wire.\u003cbr\u003eDo this to all wires on frame.\u003cbr\u003eThe wax has now been embedded onto the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTOARGE AND CARE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder 18⁰C it can be brittle and is prone to break very easily, if not cared for correctly.\u003cbr\u003eWarm up before use. We recommend using a desk lamp or pop in direct sunlight for a short period of time.\u003cbr\u003eOver 30⁰C this product can become very soft and pliable.\u003cbr\u003eStore on a flat surface and out of direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003ePlease handle with care.\u003cbr\u003eDo not store in the fridge\/freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to keep our foundation safe on transport, Each pack is wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard for maximum protection. 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Push down and fit tightly.\u003cbr\u003eNow apply glue to bottom of the side bars and fir the bottom bar into the bottom of the side bars. Push down and fit tightly.\u003cbr\u003eAfter gluing, you can either staple or use nails to secure the frame.\u003cbr\u003eApply to the tops and bottoms where the sides meet.\u003cbr\u003eAlso cross staple (if using staples) on both sides.\u003cbr\u003eYour frame is now ready to be wired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce frame is complete with wire and wax, place inside hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 pieces of timber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x top bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x bottom bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x side bars with no eyelets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from NZ Radiata Pine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Supplies Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833345036455,"sku":"FUP001","price":1.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/IMG_E7348.jpg?v=1750313732"},{"product_id":"ventilated-sheepskin-polyester-cotton-gloves","title":"Ventilated Sheepskin Polyester Cotton Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beekeepingsuppliesaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6967\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beekeepingsuppliesaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2-300x154.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeekeeping gloves are ventilated and made out of sheepskin and polyester cotton. 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