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Re: Should I throw the sugar water away?
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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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Thu, 2 Oct 2003 20:42:05 +0100
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Why boil, or even heat, the water.  Sugar will dissolve perfectly well in
cold water if you agitate it.  I used to use an old washing machine - 25kg
sugar made up to 9 gallons with cold water and agitate for 15 minutes -
before I went over to using Bakers' fondant.  Agitation costs far less that
heat and is better for the bees - and for the environment.

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

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