BroodMinder-W Digital Hive Scale

BroodMinder-W Digital Hive Scale

The BroodMinder-W Digital Hive Scale is built with one goal in mind: accurate hive weight tracking. Its straightforward design delivers precise measurements without unnecessary extras, giving beekeepers exactly the data they need to monitor colony health and honey flow. With durable materials and weatherproof protection, it’s designed to perform reliably in the apiary season after season.

Key Features and Benefits

• Accurate capacity: Measures up to 400 pounds total hive weight.
• Overload tolerance: Built with 250% overload capacity for rugged use.
• High resolution: Reads in 0.01 lb (5 g) increments.
• Temperature-compensated: Ensures consistent accuracy in varying weather conditions.
• Data storage: Logs weight once per hour for six months (user configurable).
• Replaceable battery: Coin cell battery lasts six months under normal use.
• Durable construction: White oak body top with aluminum base, 16.25" x 2.5" x 1.5".
• Weatherproof protection: UV-resistant cover for long-term outdoor use.

Detailed Description

The BroodMinder-W provides beekeepers with consistent hive weight monitoring to help track colony growth, nectar flow, and seasonal changes. Each unit is capable of measuring up to 400 pounds and includes a 250% overload capacity, ensuring it stands up to heavy-duty use.

The scale delivers fine detail with 0.01 lb (5 g) resolution and is temperature-compensated to maintain accuracy across fluctuating outdoor conditions. With hourly weight logging, the device can store data for up to six months (configurable by the user).

Built for durability, the BroodMinder-W is constructed with a white oak top and aluminum base, measuring 16.25" x 2.5" x 1.5", and is protected by a weatherproof, UV-resistant cover. Power is supplied by a replaceable coin cell battery with a typical six-month lifespan.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 400 lb hive weight
• Overload: 250%
• Resolution: 0.01 lb (5 g)
• Data storage: 6 months at 1 reading/hour (configurable)
• Power: Replaceable coin cell battery, 6-month life
• Dimensions: 16.25" x 2.5" x 1.5"
• Construction: White oak body top, aluminum base
• Cover: Weatherproof, UV-resistant

 

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