Hi Dave,

> OK been there, done that, can you explain, the purpose of (or the idea
> behind) the large circular frames of foundation that are illustrated in
> several of the pictures?

That was the most  interesting for me, I was simply fascinated with this
idea. Hungarian beekeeper and inventor Lajos Konya had circular frames in
their hives. Frames are rotating half a circle/day due to eletric motor.
The purpose of this rotation is to prevent swarming and to keep varroa
within limits. Drames are rotating from  may to august.

Regards, Vincenc Petruna

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