> Have any users of Permadent foundation found a successful way to clean the
> old foundation (especially that which has been used for brood nest area) in
> order to reuse the foundation anew?  I am looking for a description of a way
> in which to clean the foundation without causing damage to it.
 
I believe that Jean-Pierre chapleau indicated that when frozen, the
combs could be readily stripped, as the comb disengaeges from the
foundation with a little flexing.
 
Perhaps he will elaborate on this.  I haven't heard from him lately.
I imagine like many beekeepers he is pretty busy right now.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                    VE6CFK
Rural Route One, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada  T0M 1Y0
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