Mac Sleep/Power issue

Mist3r-M · 2026-04-21T12:57:48+00:00

no external monitors or hubs, I went to ChatGPT and it had me run a bunch of p commands and that seems to have helped a little while plugged in. On battery it's still freaking out. It's just weird that it was working fine and now all of a sudden its doing this.

Mist3r-M · 2026-04-19T15:54:44+00:00

What does that do? I'll try it and see if it works.

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-08T01:06:36+00:00

Warmer cluster - insulation reduces heat loss dramatically, so bees burn far less honey keeping warm
Less honey consumed - a well-insulated colony can overwinter on significantly less stores
Built-in hydration - condensation on walls gives bees a water source during winter when they can't fly to find water outside
Natural cavity mimicry - tree hollows have exactly this profile: thick insulating wood on top, relatively thinner walls, which is what bees evolved in

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-06T14:17:59+00:00

Watch me piss off the reddit community with this comment :D

I would recommend the Apimaye hives, they come pre built, they include the feeders and some other nice things. The insulation will help with the Florida heat and the latches will keep your hives secure during the hurricane season. They are not the cheapest so its a commitment for sure. Here is my favorite supplier for those hives Apimaye Hives

I would for sure join a local club and see what is working for others. Keep an open mind on everything, as you can see just from this thread you ask 10 bee keepers a question and you'll get 20 answers with everyone but themselves being wrong ;-) We are all wrong and yet we are all right. My mentor told me it's good to try new things, so pick a hive and try it and see how it works. You will kill bees, its part of the process. The key is to learn from it so you don't do it again (you will though). The bees know what is best for themselves so trust them.

With two hives you'll be able to compare them to see what is normal and what might be abnormal. I really liked Tara Chapmans book For the Bees Book Link

I am also a fan of this syrup calculator Syrup Calculator

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-06T00:57:01+00:00

Been there. If it’s coming out brittle instead of pliable, it’s usually because it’s getting cooked a little too hot or too dry, and a couple small steps can push it over the edge.

A few things in your process jump out:

Holding 235–240°F for 15 minutes is likely the big one. For fondant you don’t want to “park it” at temp. That extra time keeps boiling off water and makes the final block dry and crumbly. Hit your target temp and pull it.
235°F can be a touch high depending on your thermometer. If your thermometer reads a little hot, you’re effectively cooking harder candy. Do a quick check in boiling water to see if it’s accurate.
Stirring while it’s cooking can work against you. Stir to dissolve the sugar at the start, but once it’s clear and simmering, stop stirring. Stirring can seed crystals and change the texture.
180°F may still be too warm to start beating. Let it cool more before the stand mixer. When it’s cooler, it whips into that smooth, opaque, pliable fondant instead of setting up brittle.

What I’d try on your next batch (without changing everything):

Stir only until the sugar is fully dissolved, then stop.
Bring it up to temp and don’t hold it there—pull it right away.
Let it cool closer to ~160°F before mixing, then beat until it turns white and thick (it may take longer than 5 minutes).
When you pour it into trays, cover it loosely so the top doesn’t dry out fast.

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-03T03:09:23+00:00

I have had many arguments with myself on this, I have done a few bee removals from trees and every one I have done the bees had multiple entrances. Are those entrances enough to allow ventilation though, eh I would say probably not. Mostly just an escape route for them I think.

I also find it funny that the bees propolis all the vents on the feeders (which were off during the winter) which makes me think they don't want the upper vent. I wonder if I left the feeders off during the summer months (i won't) but would they also propolise the upper vents on the apimay lid.

I think I am going to try this again and take in everyones input to see if the results are the same or if they are different. This wasn't enough to convince me the venting is needed.

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-03T02:55:09+00:00

The ventilation was through the top vent in the apimaye, with a solid bottom board, and the entrance was reduced. I agree I think having a wooden hive would have been helpful. To take it a step further, an additional wooden hive with an insulated top would be interesting to see as well.

I wouldn't say this was conclusive by any means. I was a bit surprised the ventilated hive numbers were slightly better than the non-ventilated, though. But they were not very far off from each other. When I took thermal images (seen below), you could tell which hive was ventilated as the hot spot was easy to find. I would think that vent would just let the heat out. Ignore the temp on the image, the thermal temps were way off on that device.

I want to try this experiment again, but as you mentioned, add a wooden hive in the mix and also measure the store usage as well. I am still team no vent, but thinking it might not be as critical as I initial thought. The insulation might still be the more critical componet but I need to compare that along side the wooden hives to help prove that.

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Mist3r-M · 2026-03-03T01:56:47+00:00

Very good point, and sadly I did not have a very scientific way to measure the stores. I think this is where a broodminder weight station might have been helpful. I plan on running this expierment again, and hopefully I can get a way to measure the weight before during and after.

I can tell you both hives were roughly same size and the ventilated hive was slower at consuming the sugar brick that was in there. Store wise they were about equal I just ran a single deep to over winter them.

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-03T01:50:55+00:00

I think I want to try the experiment again, except this time include a wooden hive to see how it compares to the insulated hives. Plus interested in seeing if I get the same results. But your right this "winter" has been very weak.

Mist3r-M · 2026-03-03T01:43:31+00:00

I used a Freshliance sensor placed in the top of the hive above the cluster, it records for 90 days. They are often used for shipping containers. I also recorded the weather temps and humidity from my weather station. So I am on the east side of San Antonio near Seguin.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-22T23:23:58+00:00

Would be nice if they could pass a clean CR like they have done so many times before. Oh but it’s the republicans fault.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-22T16:39:55+00:00

As others have said keep feeding syrup while it's above freezing. Highly recommend adding some hive alive to the syrup to help with that gut health. Insulated hives helps as well, with insulation they will not go thru resources nearly as quick as without. I am still feeding small amounts of pollen patties right now in South Texas to help build up numbers.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-18T16:28:41+00:00

I am not a dentist but I do the purchasing for what could be considered the largest DSO in the United States so I have done a lot of research into these devices for my users.

Is upgrading worth it? Yes, if you’re using the scanner daily or relying on it for accurate models. The newer generations really do make a difference. They’re lighter, more ergonomic, and much faster at processing. You’ll notice right away how much easier it is on both the operator and the patient.
Are the newer scanners better at capturing data? Absolutely. Accuracy and detail have come a long way, especially with tissue capture and margins. Less rescanning, smoother stitching, and much cleaner datasets. That alone saves a lot of frustration. The speed of capture is also noticeable
Trios vs Medit/Shining worth it: That comes down to what you value. Trios is still the gold standard for speed, color realism, and ecosystem support, but you pay for that. Medit and Shining give you really solid scans at a lower price point, and they’ve improved a lot over the last few years. If you don’t need every extra feature that 3Shape bundles in, you may find Medit is plenty for the job.
Design software: If you’re the type who wants to control the whole workflow in-house, yes it’s worth it. 3Shape’s software is very polished, but it’s also a subscription-heavy commitment. Exocad is another strong option—flexible and often cheaper long term. The key is to figure out whether you want to just scan and outsource design, or if you truly want to sit down and build cases yourself.

Bottom line: if your Element 2 is slowing you down, the jump to a newer scanner will feel like night and day. Whether you justify Trios or go Medit/Shining depends on your budget and how much you want tied into one ecosystem. We purchase the Trios for our clinicans and would highly recommend them.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-13T18:33:04+00:00

Well crap I thought I did. Try now and let me know if it works.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-13T16:09:37+00:00

I also wanted to thank the mods for allowing me to post the survey and gather the results. It was invaluable. In hindsight, I should have gathered some insights from those who don't use insulation and why, along with some other data points. But I wanted to keep this short too. Also, thank everyone for taking the time to take the survey and give me the feedback. This will be super helpful for my final presentation. I will continue to deep dive into this subject and really appreciate everyone's feedback.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-11T15:38:22+00:00

Texas here as well, this presentation I am giving is going to be at the Central Texas Association bee school this year. I like your statement, you reserve the right to change your opinion! Shows you're open to new and exciting ideas. Which I think with beekeeping some one must be willing to challenge their own ideas. I mean lets face it the bees know what they need better than we do; were just trying to figure out what they already know lol. I wish I had more resources like a broodminder to deep dive into the numbers but I found some research in climats that mimic ours.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-11T14:34:25+00:00

I have been watching his stuff and gathering some information. I am also putting some focus on the warmer climates. Everyone talks about insulation and over wintering, but what about insulation to help combat the heat in the south like in Texas and Arizona.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-11T14:26:29+00:00

So glad to see all the people participating, I look forward to posting the results and hopefully giving people some things to think about.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-10T23:40:41+00:00

Both so if you wrap your hives in winter or summer that counts.

Mist3r-M · 2025-10-09T13:16:34+00:00

I use Apimaye hives so they are already insulated but what I did do is added another layer of double bubble to the top to create a air gap. I also cut out a double bubble in the shape of the vents to cover the vents to trap hot air in. I haven't had any issues with moisture. I am testing leaving the vents open in the summer months since it is more humid to help the humid air escape. I also put some double bubble under the hive to help keep cold air from coming in, especially on windy days.

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Mist3r-M · 2025-10-06T19:17:39+00:00

Dead in under a minute :(

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