> In a message dated 17/11/2008 04:36:30 GMT Standard Time,
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> I am a  bit leery of having a hot light bulb in a place where wax or honey
> could  fall on it.

The problem with light bulbs is that they get too hot and the heat is 
concentrated in one spot; they also burn out quickly when used as heaters. 
I converted an old chest freezer to a warming cabinet by putting in a 
slatted rack (made of 2"x1") raised a few inches off the floor.  Underneath 
the rack I have two 3' tubular heaters (135 watts each).  These heaters give 
a very gentle, evenly distributed heat and were quite inexpensive. 
Temperature is controlled to within half a degree by a control unit.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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