From: Helmut,E.Garz <hommes@olympus.net>
Date: Sun Dec 17, 2000 3:06pm
Subject: test

Hi folks
#1 :Has anybody any idea of the measurement of various species of bees
relative to their cell size ??? I would like to see a table of those in relation to the above.

#2 : Would you measure the cell size of commercially bought foundations
without drawn cells. Measure from center to center for the ease of procedure. (There appears to be a wide variety of cell measures on the market)

#3 : Please mention the origin of those foundations, Europe, Americas, Asia, South Pacific, Pacific, etc.)

#4 : Describe to the best of your knowledge / notion what race of bees you are working with.

#5 : It is also of interest where you are located, specifically climatic conditions and altitude generally.

#6 : There seems to be still a confusion how to measure cell size. What is YOUR method and criteria? We would like to establish a consensus so that everybody knows what we are talking about.

#7 : Explain your volume calculation of a cell and the impact of differences relating to bee size.

#8 : If interested, i can convey a simple calculation which is fairly accurate.

Best regards
H.E Garz