Hi Chris & All, Chris wrote; >Nobody seems to have mentioned that insulation works both ways. > In the archives in Item #046915, URL http://listserv.albany.edu:8080/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0311E&L=bee-l&P=R345 , I mention it. Below I reiterate the particulars Ian wrote; >>I also >>think sun heat absortion is very important. I feel that it is nessicary to >>allow the bees to lossen cluster to reorginize their stores. >> I replied > >If a hive is wrapped you will not get this effect, wrapping a hive >insulates >from two directions normally. > Chris wrote; >Unless one is located very far beyond the Arctic Circle >(Northern Alaska or Scandinavia) there could be appreciable radiant heat >warming the >hive from even a low sun when it shines, unless the insulation stops it. > Reply; I think insulation will stop most of this radiant heat. Alaska or scandinavia should be no different than the rest of the planet when it comes to how the sun affects it. We get radiant heat even where I live. . .. c(((([ Keith Malone Chugiak, Alaska USA Caucasian Bee Keeper [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::