Rick Green wrote:
>  The conversation has turned to a belt around a pail with a thermostate.  It
> seems that a few lightbulbs in a sealed box would be gentle on the honey and
> avoid a purchase and could easily be made.

I built a dehydrator. Nothing more than a 25High x12D x22W with a removable front and
opening on the bottom front and back and 2 100w bulbs. The front comes off and can be
moved up and down to vary the opening at the top/bottom. I "calibrated" the opening so
know the temp at each position. I wanted to stay just below 120 and can vary it from 117
to 122F which is perfect for reliquifying honey. It will take a 25lb pail easily and
reliquifys it overnight.
So I have a double duty device. Dehydrate all sorts of veggies and meats for jerky. The
shelves are screened and removable.
It was interesting to see the difference the upper gap made in the temp. It is sup
rising how little the temp varies even with a large opening at the top. But that means a
smaller opening at the bottom.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, ME