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Title: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: RHBee on February 05, 2013, 08:50:51 am: I have been monitoring the remaining winter stores of my colonies using the rear tip method. I was thinking of using a fish scale and a hook to get a more compareable idea of what's inside. Anyone think it's worthwhile?
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: oblib on February 05, 2013, 09:05:34 am: It can't help but be more accurate.
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: Finski on February 05, 2013, 03:00:11 pm: Quote from: Ray Bayless on February 05, 2013, 08:50:51 am
I have been monitoring the remaining winter stores of my colonies using the rear tip method. I was thinking of using a fish scale and a hook to get a more compareable idea of what's inside. Anyone think it's worthwhile?

You have so high tempreture in South Carolina that you may peep inside how much you see capped food.

20C
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: RHBee on February 05, 2013, 05:52:12 pm: More than that Finski, I'm seeing some pretty heavy Orientation Flights. I just ordered 500 frames and 100 pounds of foundation. I just haven't seen any drones on the landing boards. When I do I'll start making Splits. If I understand correctly, You should only do that when the night time lows are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: Finski on February 05, 2013, 05:56:10 pm: Quote from: Ray Bayless on February 05, 2013, 05:52:12 pm
You should only do that when the night time lows are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

In Finland normal good summer day is 20 C and nights 10c. At the beginning of summer it may go frost side up to date 10.6
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: Michael Bush on February 06, 2013, 10:46:16 am: I just heft them, but if you want accurate numbers, use the scale first on the back, then on the front and add the two numbers together.
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: RHBee on February 06, 2013, 11:59:56 am: Finski, Finland sounds like my kind of place. Our over night lows can be about 32 degC at 98% relative humidity.

Michael, that makes sense. I was just thinking about a comparison hive to hive. Your method will get you real close.
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: Finski on February 06, 2013, 01:31:01 pm: Quote from: Ray Bayless on February 06, 2013, 11:59:56 am
Finski, Finland sounds like my kind of place. Our over night lows can be about 32 degC at 98% relative humidity.

Just now we have 2 feet snow.

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(http://www.taloussanomat.fi/files/panorama_lumi_helsinki_1.jpg)

(http://www.hs.fi/flashit/kuva/flash_image/1135252701100.jpeg)
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: RHBee on February 06, 2013, 06:04:19 pm: Finski, that looks like my home town did when I was a kid. A little place in WVa called Richwood. I have fond memories of walking to school with 2ft of snow on the ground. It just isn't that bad.

Can I ask a question off topic? How long will the oxalic acid solution remain fresh if refrigerated?
Title: Re: Measuring remaining stores.
Post by: Finski on February 06, 2013, 06:17:12 pm: Quote from: Ray Bayless on February 06, 2013, 06:04:19 pm

Can I ask a question off topic? How long will the oxalic acid solution remain fresh if refrigerated?

Some months, but it is so cheap that I do allways a new solution.