How to fix wobbly legs on beehives
Are you wobbly-legged (at the moment)?
The basic placement of the hive (as recommended by manufacturers) is on the ground. We do not really recommend this placement – and we explain why. HERE.
What does such a solution look like?
Manufacturers place a knock-in nut (shallow solution = not durable) or a screw-in cone nut with an internal hex (nut is longer = more advantageous solution) in the base of the hive.
You screw longer screws into the nuts, which serve as the legs of the hive. However, if the screws are not screwed in enough, the hive will not stand stably. In an extreme case, the nut could break off and there would be a problem.
What should I do about it?
It's incredibly simple – just use a lock nut and a washer underneath it. If you tighten the lock nut, your hive's legs are suddenly firm. 😀
How to set up the decoy?
- Do it as always – screw in the screws with lock nuts and washers at the bottom of the hive,
- Screw in the screws as far as they will go, but only by hand = do not overtighten them.,
- Once you have positioned the bracket, secure it by screwing in the bolts so that it does not wobble.,
- Tighten the locknut with the appropriate size of spanner.,
- Don't forget ant protection
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