Actually they do a pretty good job of cooling the hives, expecially if the humidity is relatively low. All they do is bring in water, put it in the combs (along with the nector), and fan air over it. Evaporative cooling is the most efficient cooling there is, if done properly it can be done with essentially 0 energy input.
Marshall Wayne Fugitt wrote: > Good Morning Heidrun, > > >> At 11:24 AM 9/23/2006, you wrote: > > > > So, ........ honey that comes from very hot places already has all > > >the enzymes ruined ? ? > > > >Bees keep their hives at a constant temperature, regardless > >of the outside temperature. > I am fully aware of this principle. I am a bee keeper also, or > have been in the past. > > A nearby bee keeper that works 1000 hives taught us the basics a > few year back. > > I know that bees have some amazing ability, much like the carrier > pigeon with the compass magnet in their brain. > > Yet I doubt that they can make 95 degree air from 110 or 115 deg air. > They work with what they have. > > Keeping the hives well ventilated and aerated is one thing. > Lowering of ambient temperatures is another, and highly energy intensive. > > Possibly the bees have other magic qualities. > > Wayne > > -- > The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. > > Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org > > To post, address your message to: [email protected] > > Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] > > The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]> >
