Head torch

[Bridget]

I struggle to see eggs and the queen in my bee house. There is not quite enough light inside so I tend to take the frames to the door and hold them over an upturned lid. Does anyone use a head torch and can they recommend one?


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[Black Comb]

I have a petzl which is good and useful for grafting. Variety of models and price points.
I have not tried using the torch and looking through a veil, so I would try before you buy.

[fatshark]

Energizer (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilkinson-Sword-627022-Energizer-Headlight/dp/B000IX17SS/) ones are a tenner from Amazon with good bright white LEDs and two red LEDs. I have used a head torch inside a veil but don't remember it being particularly helpful - there's quite a bit of reflection or glare from the veil which is just a few inches from the lamp and - inevitably - in the line of sight.

I can't remember whether your bee house has power … if so you could consider an LED magnifying lamp like model makers, beauticians and banknote forgers use. There are even some battery powered ones (http://www.amazon.co.uk/PURElite-3-1-Magnifying-Lamp/dp/B003UUCI8E/ref=pd_cp_kh_0) …

[Rosie]

I often have to inspect my bees on overcast days or in the shadow of a tree. When it's too dark to see eggs I just use a hand torch. The first one I tried was black and the bees didn't like it so I now use a white one. It is not particularly bright, being a cheap LED one, but I don't seem to need a bright light.