No not US based more so that our season is over and the northern hemisphere is having their season.
There used to be a great collection of sandgropers here however most have lost faith in this forum due to lack of moderation myself included. We all know who’s responsible and it’s better to walk than fight. It’s a shame really as here in the West we are in a unique situation as it could be argued that our little piece of paradise, with the best tasting and medicinal honeys in the world, is the only true treatment free environment left in the world and often what is advised isn’t pertinent here. Screened bottom boards for example, for what purpose do they have here? I can’t think of one.
As I said earlier I have left Flow frames on through winter and although condensation was there it was never an issue for the bees, the frames however built up a layer of mould which did not seem to affect the flow from the frames, colour or taste come summer it did look a bit ordinary when viewing through the window. 
this year I’ve decided to remove them to clean them up, unfortunately when I’ve removed the supers I’ve found them full bar the cells in the rear window so have a batch of frames full waiting for me to finish the honey warmer…
Have you had a look through the Perth (WA, AU) Flowhives and honey flow thread? Plenty of info and bragging there.
Still worth asking general questions here however don’t expect community input anymore until past issues have been resolved. 
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