BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
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BroodMinder-W4 hive scale

SKU: AC08005 Categories: AP, Products
€406.50

BroodMinder-W4 Professional Hive Scale

The BroodMinder-W4 is a professional full-hive scale designed for accurate hive weight monitoring, including use in migratory, palletised, commercial, research and advanced apiary setups.

Built with four high-precision load cells, the W4 measures the full weight of the hive and is less sensitive to hive levelling or centring than single-bar scale designs. This makes it especially useful where hives are moved, palletised or managed in more demanding conditions.

By tracking hive weight over time, the W4 can help beekeepers monitor nectar flow, feeding, stores, overwintering progress, spring build-up and daily hive activity patterns.

Important note on subscriptions and support

Donegal Bees supplies BroodMinder hardware in Ireland. BroodMinder app access, MyBroodMinder accounts, subscriptions, cloud services, data storage and technical support are managed directly by BroodMinder.

The BroodMinder-W4 can be read using the BroodMinder Bees app when you are within Bluetooth range of the scale. Remote or automatic monitoring requires a compatible BroodMinder hub.

Hub-based monitoring, alerts, dashboards and advanced features may require a paid BroodMinder subscription. Donegal Bees cannot set up, manage or troubleshoot BroodMinder subscriptions, app accounts, cloud data or connectivity issues.

Is this the right scale for you?

The W4 is BroodMinder’s professional scale option. It is best suited to commercial beekeepers, migratory beekeeping, palletised hives, research projects, conservation projects or beekeepers who want a full-hive weight setup.

For simpler hobby use, a smaller BroodMinder scale may be more suitable, depending on your setup.

Useful for

  • Monitoring full hive weight
  • Tracking nectar flow start-up and intensity
  • Watching winter stores and spring build-up
  • Supporting migratory beekeeping decisions
  • Commercial and palletised hive setups
  • Research, conservation and advanced monitoring projects
  • Comparing hive productivity across multiple colonies
  • Reducing the need for unnecessary hive disturbance

For a more complete view of colony conditions, BroodMinder recommends combining hive weight data with an internal monitor such as the BroodMinder-T or BroodMinder-TH.

Included

  • 1 x BroodMinder-W4 hive scale
  • 2 x AA lithium batteries
  • Quick start guide
  • Access to BroodMinder’s online documentation
  • BroodMinder app access for basic use

Not included

  • BroodMinder hub for remote monitoring
  • BroodMinder Premium subscription, required for hub-based remote monitoring
  • Optional hive bottom centring pins
  • Optional clevis pins with R clip for pallets

Key features

  • Professional full-hive scale
  • Designed for migratory and palletised beekeeping setups
  • Four high-precision 100 kg load cells
  • Maximum hive weight capacity of 400 kg
  • Less sensitive to hive levelling or centring than single-bar scales
  • Can be installed front/rear or left/right
  • Suitable for wooden or metal pallets
  • Grooved scale surface to help reduce slipping
  • Aluminium structure designed to resist corrosion
  • Bluetooth Low Energy transmission
  • Works as part of the wider BroodMinder monitoring system

Specifications

  • Measures: Hive weight and ambient temperature
  • Size: 2 bars, each 50 x 4.2 x 4 cm
  • Weight: 2.6 kg
  • Structure: Aluminium
  • Housing: Watertight IP65 circuit board box
  • Battery: 2 x Energizer AA lithium batteries, included
  • Battery life: Approximately 5 years
  • Measurement frequency: Every hour by default, or every 15 minutes with custom settings
  • Load cells: 4 x 100 kg C3 category temperature-compensated sensors
  • Maximum hive weight: 400 kg
  • Weight accuracy: +/- 100 g / 10°C
  • Temperature accuracy: +/- 0.25°C
  • Internal memory storage: Approximately 7,000 readings
  • Transmission: Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Transmission range: 30+ metres to smartphone or hub, depending on conditions
  • Firmware updates: Through the BroodMinder Bees app
  • Certification: CE

Basic installation

  1. Install the BroodMinder Bees app and create your BroodMinder account.
  2. Activate the W4 scale and complete your first manual sync.
  3. Install the scale under the hive, either front/rear or left/right depending on your setup.
  4. The scale can be laid down, screwed or pinned to suit the hive or pallet arrangement.
  5. For palletised or migratory setups, consider whether centring pins or pallet fixings are required.
  6. View and explore your data through the BroodMinder Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform.

For migratory or commercial monitoring, BroodMinder recommends using multiple W4 scales across an apiary or pallet row to give a more reliable picture of nectar flow and hive performance, rather than relying on one hive alone.

Remote or real-time data transmission requires a compatible BroodMinder hub and the appropriate BroodMinder subscription.

Please refer to BroodMinder’s official user guide and support resources for app setup, account access, subscription options, installation guidance and technical troubleshooting.

For specific support with installation, app accounts, apiary configuration, cloud data or hub connectivity, please contact BroodMinder directly at support@broodminder.com.

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Delivery information

We currently only deliver orders to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

It is with great regret that at present we are unable to ship orders to our UK Customers. Unfortunately our couriers are currently unable to dispatch to the UK due to extensive delays and possible additional charges at GB borders as a result of Brexit. We hope this will be resolved in the near future.

Delivery Process

Any order placed on our website or over the phone are sent by parcel courier as standard. We use DPD Couriers for all orders within Ireland and the UK.

With smaller or individual items we might use alternative methods such as An Post.

If you’d like to receive a quote for postal delivery, get in touch with our team and we’ll do our best to help you out.

Larger, heavier items such as extractors or creamers will be sent by palletized road freight. Bulk orders can also be delivered by palletized road freight if it’s more economical than courier delivery. We use Duffy Express Freight when delivering orders by palletized road freight. When you order from us our team will provide you with a price for your pallet delivery.

Please allow 1-3 days delivery for your order within Ireland. During the busy period of April to August please allow 3-5 days delivery, however we will always try to get the order to the customer within the 1-3 days.

If there is any reason that we can’t fulfil your order, or we think it’s going to be delayed, we’ll inform you via email or we’ll give you a call.

Tracking is available for parcels that are delivered by courier and for pallets delivered by road freight.

Get in contact with a member of our team to receive your tracking number or to receive a tracking update.

Items that are sent with An Post won’t be tracked unless it’s stated otherwise.

Our Standard Delivery Rates

Our standard courier service allows up to 30KG to be delivered per parcel. Orders above 30KG will be classed as two parcels.

The rates for our courier service are as follows:

Republic of Ireland: Starting at €7.00, €6.00 per additional box
Northern Ireland: Starting at £6.00*

As above, we may ship some smaller items via An Post and larger or heavier items via palletized road freight. Please contact our team for a quotation regarding any of these delivery services.

If for any reason you believe the delivery rate provided by our website is incorrect, please contact our team for clarification.

*These rates are subject to change in line with currency fluctuations.

Collection Or Pickup

All orders can alternatively be collected at our premises in Glencolmcille, County Donegal.

Get in contact with our office today if you’d like to arrange a collection time and date. You can view the location of our premises and get directions on Google Maps.

We also offer a pickup/collection service at numerous trade shows and events throughout the year. If you’d like to book an item to be collected at these events it’s vital that you make your purchase weeks in advance so we can make sure we can accommodate your order.

Please get in contact with our team if you’d like to avail of this pickup service.

Returns

If your goods are received damaged or are unsatisfactory in any way, we must be notified immediately upon receipt and, in any case, within no more than 7 days of receipt.

Please notify us in writing or by email detailing the condition of the goods and reasons for return. Your query and will resolve the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible. Contact should be made by e-mail to the following email address within the time period specified above;

enquiries@donegalbees.ie

Return goods must be in the same condition which the customer had received them, the return goods must not be used or modified.

Return Goods will be replaced once the Return Goods are received.

All returned merchandise must be sent to the following address and contain a written account containing proof of purchase and reasons for return. It must arrive at this address within 14 working days of confirmation of return.

Donegal Bees
Cashel
Glencolumbkille
County Donegal
F94 KP97
Ireland

All agreed returns will be refunded in the currency purchased via the website, to the value of the product at the time of purchase.

The return postage cost must be paid for by the recipient unless otherwise agreed between customer and supplier prior to return.

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