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You will notice a few somewhat minor differences in the Pro Nuc 2019 discussed in this video.  First is the color... Second is the slide gate entrances.  The new ones don't have the noticeable "ugly" black product branding text on the lid, the entrance gate has a pop-out hood feature (seems like an improvement over the 2019 black entrance).  Plus I find a soda bottle fits nicely in the one hole, but not so sure about the feasibility of an inverted gallon jug.. and my Gatorade bottle didn't fit.  I saw some complaints about plastic cracking on the 2019 brown boxes, but the orange ones that I get in 2020 seem to be durable, sturdy, and not something that would crack or break in shipment.

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​Pro Nuc
$18.95 (fully assembled)

"PICK UP ONLY" at BASF beekeeping meeting
​or special arrangement to pick-up from Dennis

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The Pro Nuc design to me is so much superior to any other nuc I've seen.  I was amazed at all the things they thought of when coming up with this great nuc.  I was very happy and excited when I purchased my first one... It was so clever, thought out, handy, and useful.  Exactly what I needed.

Box (body) Features:

• Holds 5 deep brood frames (9 5/8"), not included (sold separately)
• Sturdy construction, completely of durable (polypropylene) recyclable plastic
• Entrances: Drop gate style (slides up and down in tracks)
• Entrance are ventilated and at both ends, keeps bees in during transport
• Drain holes at the bottom to release moisture
• Frame rests with bumps to keep frames centered in the box and spaced correctly
• Tapered sides which allows nesting and stacking of empty nucs to save space

Cover (Lid) Features: 

• Securely and fully snap locks in place like a storage tote box
• Reverses to switch between "Vent" and "No Vent" modes
• Great ventilation similar to the eaves of house, all around, without letting in the rain
• Two feed ports to accept a couple sizes of common beverage bottles*
• Lid doubles as a sturdy, flat base with a recess to fit the bottom of the nuc
• Lid contains retainers to keep frames from sliding, banging together
• Embossed instructions imprinted into underside of cover

*requires drilling cap of bottle and cutting desired feeding point under the lid per instructions imprinted into the underside of lid.  Bottles not included.

Pros:

• No assembly required
• No painting, special coatings (i.e., waxing) or stapling required
• Economical when compared to other and similar nucs
• No taping or placing heavy item (i.e. brick, rock) on lid to keep lid closed
• No hinges or folds to crack, wear, and/or break
• No corrugations, cells, or voids to fill up with moisture, rain, pests, dirt, etc.
• Less expensive than wooden nucs
• Lightweight (less than 7 pounds total)
• Very Strong:  I've used this hive as a seat, but don't really recommend doing this.  I weigh less than 200 pounds, but think I could place my feet just right and even stand on this nuc, but wife says that would be not to smart.  I wouldn't try that with corrugated plastic or cardboard.

Cons:

• Most companies will charge shipping on small orders (less than $100) of this item.
• Colors may vary

​ONE PRO NUC: $18.95 (fully assembled)

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