> Allen has posted the following before. I was puzzled then and am puzzled > now as we have plenty of trouble in the Midwest with HFCS crystallizing > when > stored for long. We have in fact done exactly as works for Allen and > still had > crystallization problems We use only type 55, never type 42, and we always buy the on-spec syrup, since there was a terrible wreck in Western Canada years ago when some beekeepers were sold off-spec HFCS and their bees died off over winter. Apparently type 42 is okay where winters are shorter, but not up here, so we do not even consider it. I wonder if you are using type 42? From what I recall, type 42 is cheaper, but much more prone to granulate. Seems to me that I have heard that 42 is not as good a feed, either, for several reasons. Also, as I recall, type 55, can often still be pumped when it is granulating, since it tends to set soft, especially if diluted. allen :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::