Package Feeder Tin Question

[Alastair]

I bought in a load of plastic packages from China as per the photo. But instead of the normal feeder tins with a removable lid, these tins are sealed both ends. IE, there is no lid.

Is there some special way to load these tins, or is this a mistake by the vendor?

 

[southbee]

I bought in a load of plastic packages from China as per the photo. But instead of the normal feeder tins with a removable lid, these tins are sealed both ends. IE, there is no lid.

Is there some special way to load these tins, or is this a mistake by the vendor?

I think it'd be a bit of a reverse Houdini trick to get something in a sealed tin, maybe just use golden syrup tins instead?

 

[Alastair]

Yes, think I'll have to try to source some local tins with lids, that fit. Not sure how common those are.

 

[Dennis Crowley]

Yes, think I'll have to try to source some local tins with lids, that fit. Not sure how common those are.

What about plastic containers, I use bigger ones for pollination,

 

[Alastair]

It's possible Dennis, I'll just have to try to find something that fits.

 

[yesbut]

Have you considered the possibility the tins are not empty ?

 

[Alastair]

LOL, I chopped one to make a correctly sized funnel for the shaker, they are quite empty.

Good thought though

 

[dacahill]

I bought in a load of plastic packages from China as per the photo. But instead of the normal feeder tins with a removable lid, these tins are sealed both ends. IE, there is no lid.

Is there some special way to load these tins, or is this a mistake by the vendor?

What do you [intend to] use it for ? .. [just curious]

 

[Alastair]

Selling package bees

 

[smartfartsmella]

Do you know anyone in your area who's handy with a power saw? You could always cut it open and then reseal it manually. Nothing wrong with some good old-fashioned handy work!