Last week I sent out the following message and received some very
interesting input:
 
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   In the past several weeks we have had various references to making up
sugar syrup for feeding bees.  The above example switches from a weight and
volume ratio to a 1:1 ratio.  The question:  "When someone says 1:1, does
that mean each component by weight (1# of sugar to 1# of water), by volume
(1 liter of sugar to 1 liter of water), or by a combination of the two
measures?"
 
   Which is meant makes a great deal of difference in the sugar concentration.
 
   By the context of the messages, it appears that people are using equal
VOLUMES of sugar and water.  If that is NOT true in your operations, would
you please send your response to me directly rather than to BEE-L (unless
you feel your reply is of general interest).
 
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   Now I would like those of you willing to let me know DIRECTLY on e-mail
(not over the network) whether you use 1:1 sugar and water by VOLUME as
your 1:1 ratio.
 
   Thanks in advance.
 
                                                        Adrian
 
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