>This brings new meaning to the term "wired foundation". :) > >...and Zac, in my view there MUST be a thermostat, but this >can be nothing more than a cheap bimetallic "circuit breaker" >that kicks out at 46C or so. (Try Cherry Switch http://www.cherrycorp.com >they make good stuff, and they also don't kill you on a low-volume >customize product.) > >Good luck with your hives with electric baseboard heating! > > jim > > farmageddon Jim, Yes, I agree a thermastat would be better, but some might see this as "too complicated". Also adds to the cost. I am thinking just to use timing. If one was told to zap for 15 seconds, they can have a watch and do that. of course 5 min would be tougher to count (unless has countdown timer). but if it does not add too much to the cost, I am open to it. The trick is, will it still work inside the plastic (embedded -- basically we put wireframe in, then injection mold the whole frame using melten plastic). Coming to thinking it, bi-metal would not work inside plastic... they will space to separate when it is warm/hot enough. Thanks for the info thou. Zach, the mitezapper :) http://www.mitezapper.com