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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:05:46 +0100
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>They looked great--could still feel waxiness on
the surface.

Dipping temperature is critical.  Too low and they feel waxy, get it right
and the wax seems to be sucked into the wood.  They then feel as though they
have not been dipped, but if you pour water on them it just runs off.

Best wishes
 
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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