Hi Everyone, I see we are growing. So far 5 members, and the list is only hours old. I don't have time to get much happening, but I had thought to either...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Feb 16, 2000 4:36 pm
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Hello All, Just wanted to toss out a couple of product packaging ideas... There has been talk about waht should and should not be included in the yard/Hive...
Rod Billett
rbillett@...
Feb 16, 2000 8:26 pm
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... Makes sense to me. The communications hardware package is going to be common to all yard set-ups. There may be several versions, though. One might be...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Feb 17, 2000 3:54 pm
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On the idea of making the hive monitor modular and having a standard interface, I would like to suggest the 1-wire interface from Dallas Semiconductor. This...
Lackey, Raymond
lackeyr@...
Feb 21, 2000 3:35 pm
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I just got notice that ONEList and eGroups have amalgamated and that there will be some improvements, including the address of the list. Nonetheless this ...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Feb 21, 2000 3:51 pm
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Separating the levels of wireless interconnect into Remote - large distance, and Local - within yard I would like to suggest the local consider the Bluetooth...
Lackey, Raymond
lackeyr@...
Feb 21, 2000 4:23 pm
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I found that Parallax has changed their internet address. The correct one is below: http://www.parallaxinc.com./ They produce a small, low power computer...
Lackey, Raymond
lackeyr@...
Feb 22, 2000 8:19 pm
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I am planning on building a bee vacuum. My desire is to use a gas powered variable speed small engine for my power source. I want the engine small enough to...
microweld@...
Feb 24, 2000 2:29 pm
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... Sure - sounds like the dirt (and gold) vac I've been wanting to build for several years. I picked up a gas leaf-blower at Sears for under $100., and plan...
John Edwards
edwards@...
Feb 24, 2000 7:12 pm
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... Check the BEE-L logs. Lots of talk about there that problem. Keyword: vacuum allen...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Feb 24, 2000 7:50 pm
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... vacuum ... Sorry about the overly brief post yesterday. I was running late, and should have added the following .sig I sometimes leave it off because some...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Feb 25, 2000 1:51 pm
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Hello fellow beekeepers, I am currently starting to build beekeeping woodenware. I have noticed there is all sizes. And I would like to know what is the ...
Carmenie Stemmler
beekeeper82@...
Feb 27, 2000 1:44 am
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Hi Gang I notice we are getting new people joining all the time -- even though we are not doing much on this list. I have not much to relate personally,...
Allen Dick
allend@...
May 28, 2000 4:12 pm
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Hi Allen I forgot about the gadgets list. Thanks for the reminder. Has anyone on this list defined the parameters that might be interesting to monitor? I think...
wtroyer
beekeeper@...
May 28, 2000 11:56 pm
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... I would be interested in looking at the relative humidity both inside the hive and out side the hive. The cost of the sensors for temperature, humidity and...
Lewis
lewis@...
May 29, 2000 1:39 am
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... Yup, it does. I put pictures of my carrier and links to those BEE-L discussions at http://www.rossrounds.com/HoneyBee/Diary/default.htm#carrier allen -- A...
Allen Dick
allend@...
May 30, 2000 1:44 pm
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... Another similar device on the high end recommended by Mason Harris can be viewed at: http://www.forklift.com/ Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!...
Aaron Morris
AMorris@...
May 30, 2000 2:05 pm
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Just wanted to add an item to the gadget list that I am using that makes life a lot easier when working my bees. Normally in the early spring and other times...
Bob
BobCan@...
May 31, 2000 4:16 pm
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A friend of mine and I have been working on a palm pilot program which is allows you to go your bee yard and take specific bee related info regarding your...
Bob
BobCan@...
May 31, 2000 4:25 pm
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Hi Bob, Let us know when you have something ready to look at. Thanks, Jake Ameel -Good-Rich Apiaries...
Jerry Ameel
webmaster@...
Jun 4, 2000 12:14 pm
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Bob: I have been using a Palm Pilot, with a spreadsheet program on it (Quicksheet). It sure is great, because it gives me immediate totals, and it forces me...
Chiemer@...
Jun 4, 2000 7:09 pm
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Hey, that is quite interesting to me. I've often thought of getting portable computers or or a Palm-like device to keep field records and to be able to recall...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Jun 4, 2000 8:56 pm
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I am looking for solar wax melter plains,was woundering if anyone has some? Thanks, Matt...
Matthew olmstead
druid@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:20 pm
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... On the subject of heat, a recent web article mentioned on BEE-L indicated that bees elevate cluster temperature a bit to fight chalkbrood. That idea might...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:40 pm
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Hi Matthew, There are some plans at: http://www.beesource.com/plans/melter.htm If you need help with measurements and such, let me know. I built a sortof make...
Carm
beekeeper82@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:50 pm
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... Some people use an old freezer (or any liquid-tight box) with a pane of glass over it. It has to slope a bit and have a hole for the wax to run out. Some...
Allen Dick
allend@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:57 pm
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allen Would relative weight changes be "good enough" or do you need to know the actual weight of a hive at any given time? What accuracy in the weight...
Lewis
lewis@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:23 pm
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Not of much use unless you can locate the articles involved, but I've got a bibliography and short reviews of solar wax melters at ...
Nick Wallingford
nick.wallingford@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:44 pm
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I saw a melter the other day that was really good... It was a old storm door\glass door still in it's casement. The guy put a bottom "plywood" on the bottom...
Bob
BobCan@...
Jun 7, 2000 11:21 am
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Hi, I'm thinking about monitoring my hives electronically for temperature, weight and, sound. Right now, I have three (stacking) hives placed in my garden,...
