A I R Sunshine Observation Hives

The totally transparent A I R - Sunshine Observation Hives provide the perfect learning and observation experience. 
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Six models, each for a specific purpose

  • Solo A I R - is a single-canister observation hive for the short-term display of bees, static display of honeycomb, and queen-rearing gear.
    An essential education, retail and promotion tool.
  • Triple A I R - 3 Full Deep frames in a 1 x 3 configuration so every side of every frame is visible. See the queen every time you look. Ideal public display hive. Frames can be loaded the day before display but with the convertable vent/entrance, the bees can remain in the hive for several days.
  • Quad A I R - 4 frame permanent indoor observation hive in a 1 x 4 configuration so every side of every frame is visible so you see the queen every time you look.
  • NUC A I R - 4 Full Deep frames for a permanent indoor and permanent or temporary public display hive.
  • A I R - 8 Frame permanent observation Hive
  • FLOW A I R - contains 4 indoor removable canisters for the permanent display of honeybee colonies, with a Flow Frame canister for indoor honey harvesting.

Solo A I R  -  Single Frame Sunshine Observation Hive for the temporary display of honey bees and display of honey frames.

  • Optically clear acrylic for 360-degree viewing
  • V-blocks for automatic centring of frame
  • Side ventilation slots
  • For bees, top access cover with ventilation slots
  • For the display of honey frames, the top access cover without ventilation slots
  • Removable main panel for easy cleaning
  • Public-safe tamper-proof magnetic lock
  • Accommodates full deep and all frame sizes.
  • Option - Your logo laser etched on base
  • Multi-frame models available

Triple A I R  -  Triple Frame Sunshine Observation Hive for display of honey bees and display of honey frames.

  • See the queen every time you look
  • Three-frame observation hive
  • 3 high x 1 width full deep frames 
  • Display of small colony of bees
  • Semi-permanent observation hive with entrance tube for indoor use or detachable for outdoor use. Entrance with or without included queen excluder. Entrance is easily changed into a vented closure to lock bees in when used for the temporary display of bees. 

QUAD A I R - 4 frames permanent observation hive

  • 1 x 4 frame configuration so every side of every frame is visible. See the queen every time you look.
  • Rotates in a wooden wall mount for comfortable viewing

NUC  A I R - Observation hive and permanent hive in one.

  • 4 Full Deep frames in a 2 x 2 configuration for a totally transparent permanent observation nucleus hive and transportable as a display hive
  • Entrance tube for indoor use or detachable for outdoor use enables bees to forage. Entrance with or without included queen excluder. Entrance is easily changed into a vented closure to lock bees in when used for the temporary display of bees. 

A I R - 8 Frame permanent Indoor Observation Hive

  • 2 x 4 frame configuration
  • Rotates in a wooden wall mount for comfortable viewing

FLOW A I R  -  Four Canister Sunshine Observation Hive for the permanent occupation and display of a honeybee colony. 

  • 8 full deep frames or
  • 6 full deep frames in 3 canisters and a flow frame and optional queen excluder in another
  • Optically clear acrylic for 360-degree viewing of honey bee colonies floating in the A I R
  • Canisters are individually removable indoors without bees escaping inside
  • Enhanced insulation quality by double-glazing
  • Indoor honey harvesting with flow frame
  • Queen excluder
  • Attachable harvesting platform
  • Secure magnetic locks on each canister
  • Special feature - Combined port for ventilation and Apitherapy (hive air therapy)

 

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