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Re: foundation contamination
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Mike S <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:47:05 -0800
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--- On Fri, 12/11/09, Brian Ames <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Would plastic foundation coated with minimal wax then I presume have less total contamination by weight if replacing frames as compared to foundation? 
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I will admit that I have not perused the archives on this, but have this question.  Has anyone tried sterilizing bees wax by using the pressure cooker (as in veggie canning) to sterilize small amounts of wax for use on repainting wax onto cleaned plastic foundation comb?  Also, what would those high temperatures and higher pressure do to any chemical contamination that might be in the wax being processed in the pressure cooker (autoclave)?  I have thought about doing this, but currently don't have any plastic foundation comb that is old enough to warrant refurbishing.  A curious mind wants to know.

Mike in LA



      

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