Library of things
The equipment listed below is available for loan to our members.
| item | use | contact |
|---|---|---|
| Compound microscope x400 | Pollen identification, disease checks | Nick O'Toole |
| Binocolar dissecting microscope | Dissection and checking for acarine | Nick O'Toole |
| Microscope: 2, 7, 10x | Pollen identification, disease checks | Tamar DeVane |
| Extractor: manual 4 frame | Honey extractor with filters and tank | Derek Read |
| Extractor: 9-frame electric radial | Electric honey extractor | Derek Read |
| Uncapping tray | Uncapping honey frames prior to extraction | Derek Read |
| Foundation mould | Making wax foundation | Derek Read |
| Oxalic vapouriser | Hive treatment with oxalic acid | Derek Read |
| Queen rearing cupkit | Rearing queens | Derek Read |
| Refractometer | Water content of honey | Joyce Atkinson |
| Honey grading glasses | Assessing whether honey is "light", "medium", or "dark" | Joyce Atkinson |
Library of books
The Association also has a range of books available to loan members. A list of these, together with borrowing instructions, will appear in due course.