{"title":"Frames \u0026 Foundation Bundles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"thomas-pre-wired-national-brood-frames-10-pack-copy","title":"National Deep (Brood) Pre-wired frames \u0026 Wax Foundation Bundle (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThomas Pre-Wired National Brood Frames – Pack of 10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Prepare your hives quickly with these \u003cstrong\u003eThomas pre-wired National Brood frames\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  Supplied fully assembled in a pack of 10, each wooden beehive frame is ready for an\n  unwired beeswax foundation sheet to be electrically embedded directly onto the wires.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  These \u003cstrong\u003eNational Brood Hoffman frames\u003c\/strong\u003e feature self-spacing side bars and\n  are manufactured from spruce and linden wood. Their ready-assembled, pre-wired design\n  removes the time-consuming work of building and wiring conventional flat-pack frames,\n  making them an excellent choice for both hobby beekeepers and commercial apiaries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 10\u003c\/strong\u003e assembled National Brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-wired and ready for beeswax foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-spacing Hoffman side bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from spruce and linden wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for electrical wax foundation embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick and convenient to prepare for the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReusable wooden frames that can be rewired when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for unwired National Brood foundation sheets made for pre-wired frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Select the frames on their own or create a complete frame-making bundle by adding\n  compatible National Brood wax foundation and a wax embedder transformer. Foundation\n  choices include Spanish, Denrosa, Thomas French cast and Cameroon beeswax, subject to\n  availability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Each foundation option contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e—one sheet for every frame\n  in the pack.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Our Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8a7658; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3eee5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n            Foundation\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n            Wax Character\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n            Key Benefits\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n            Ideal For\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Natural Spanish beeswax with a rich golden-to-amber colour\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Strong embossed cell pattern, excellent bee acceptance and dependable comb building\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            A versatile, high-quality natural foundation\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #faf8f4;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDenrosa Beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Practical, value-focused beeswax foundation\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Reliable everyday performance and excellent value per frame\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Preparing larger quantities of brood frames\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eThomas French Cast Beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Premium cast foundation made in France using purified and sterilised beeswax\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Clearly defined cells, excellent acceptance and rapid comb drawing\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Premium brood frames, colony development and cut-comb production\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #faf8f4;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eCameroon Beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Traditionally produced African beeswax with a deep colour and distinctive smoky aroma\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border-right: 1px solid #8a7658; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Naturally aromatic foundation with a unique character and heritage\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n            Beekeepers seeking a distinctive, traditionally produced wax\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoundation Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  These frames require \u003cstrong\u003eunwired National Brood beeswax foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e made\n  specifically for pre-wired frames. The wax sheet is intentionally slightly smaller\n  than the internal frame area, leaving a small expansion gap around the sides and\n  bottom. This is normal and allows the foundation to sit neatly on the wires.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Traditional wired foundation designed to slide into grooved British flat-pack frames\n  is not required for this system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Install the Wax Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLay the pre-wired frame flat on a suitable heat-resistant work surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    Position the foundation sheet centrally on the wires and towards the top of the\n    frame. A small gap around the sides and bottom is normal.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the positive red probe against the contact nail on one side of the top bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the negative probe against the nail on the opposite side to complete the circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    The wires will gently warm, allowing the wax foundation to soften and bond to them.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the probes as soon as the foundation begins to adhere to the wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply power only briefly. Heating the wires for too long\n  may melt them completely through the wax foundation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReusable and Efficient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  When the old brood comb is ready to be replaced, the wooden National Brood frame can\n  be cleaned, rewired if necessary and fitted with a fresh foundation sheet. 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