BroodMinder-W5 Hive Weight Scale

The BroodMinder-W5 Hive Weight Scale is a rugged, all-steel hive scale built for long-term outdoor monitoring. A single temperature-compensated load cell measures up to 500 pounds of hive weight at 0.01 lb (5 g) resolution, logging hourly so you can track nectar flows, feeding, and winter stores without opening the hive.

At a glance

• Type: Hive weight scale
• Capacity: Up to 500 lb total hive weight, 200% overload capacity
• Resolution: 0.01 lb (5 g)
• Load cell: Single 200 kg, temperature compensated
• Data storage: Hourly readings for over a year, user configurable
• Power: Replaceable AA batteries rated for 5+ years
• Construction: Powder-coated steel, 2 in x 2 in x 17.25 in
• Expandable: Pair two W5 units for full hive coverage

Best for

• Tracking nectar flow and honey production over a season
• Monitoring feeding and winter stores without inspections
• Permanent outdoor installation under hive equipment
• Beekeepers building a data-driven apiary

How to use

Place the scale beneath the hive, either under one edge or paired with a second W5 for full-hive weight. It records weight hourly by default, and the data syncs to the Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform where you can view weight trends over time. The AA batteries last more than five years under normal use.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company supplies hive monitoring technology and beekeeping equipment, helping beekeepers manage their colonies with reliable data.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.