Bee feed syrup pump

1.) Short description:

The feeding period is very strenuous and physically demanding for any beekeeper. The feed syrup pump is designed to make feeding the bees significantly easier. The feed syrup pump is designed to make it possible to pump the feed syrup or sugar water directly from a tank container into the feeding equipment.
 

2.) Background and motivation

2.1.) Description of the Problem

The bee feed syrup pump is designed to pump feed syrup or sugar water directly from a tank container into the feeder. Feed syrup is a highly viscous liquid that places special demands on a pump. For viscous liquids, the correct selection and dimensioning of the hose is also crucial.

2.2.) Why is this project important and who benefits from it?

The bee feed syrup pump is designed to significantly ease the physical labor of feeding the bee colonies. Efficient feeding is a great relief for the beekeeper, especially when managing a large number of colonies.

3.) Objectives and expected results

The goal of this project is to build a feed syrup pump that can pump highly viscous feed syrup from a tank container into the feeding trough.

• The feed syrup flow rate should be adjustable, allowing for time-saving and efficient feeding. The flow rate should be adjustable.
   
• The pump must be capable of being operated with a mobile power source, as it is primarily used to feed outside hives. The required power source should be lightweight and easy to transport.
   
• The feed syrup pump must also be lightweight and portable.
   
• The feed syrup pump must be capable of being switched on and off via a remote control.
   
• The hose must be dimensioned to cover a suitable distance while still remaining practical and easy to use. The hose connections must allow for easy operation of the feed syrup pump.
   
• The feed syrup pump must be manufactured at a price that is profitable for the beekeeper.

4.) Technical implementation

Initial research and tests showed that the easiest way to create a mobile feed syrup pump is with a stepper motor with a motor driver and an impeller pump. The stepper motor can be operated with 220V, and the motor driver allows for simple speed control with a PWM generator.

5.) Helpful information and basic knowledge

To help you get started quickly with the project, we have compiled the most important information about the individual components (centrifugal pump and impeller pump, stepper motor, stepper motor driver, PWM generator).

6.) Milestones and results

You can find the first results and building instructions here.

•  Bee feed Syrup Pump - Proof of Concept

7.) Questions and answers

You can ask questions or provide suggestions for this project in the forum. An active community is very helpful for creating a good product as quickly as possible. Please help and become a member of the community for bees and beekeepers.