Honey extractor kits to loan – Conwy Beekeepers

🐝 Honey Extractor Kit Hire

Need to extract your honey harvest? We have three communal honey extractor kits available for members to borrow!

You can arrange collection from any of our 3 locations:

Each boxed kit comes with everything you need to get extracting:

(Note: You will need to supply your own honey jars, labels, kitchen scales, and a sturdy stand for the settling tank.)

Inspection: Please check that all equipment is clean, complete, and undamaged before taking it home.
Cleaning: All items must be thoroughly washed and returned clean, dry, and ready for the next member. Please do not leave equipment outside for bees to clean, as this can encourage robbing.
Care & Maintenance: Please take special care not to lose the small steel ball in the drum bearing (£5 deduction if lost).
Damages: Deposits will be withheld if equipment is returned damaged, particularly if the clear extractor lids are cracked or broken.
Prompt Return: Please return the kit on time so other members can use it during harvest season!

Before you dive in, here are a few quick safety reminders:

Watch out for moving parts: Keep fingers clear of the spinning mechanism.
Give it a quick check: Before use, use the 13mm spanner provided to make sure the two nuts on the extractor cross-beam are nice and tight. Check that the yellow handle turns smoothly and freely.
Get familiar: Take a moment to see how the extractor works. If you’re ever unsure about anything, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Comb loading: Always load and unload your combs using only the front plastic lid. The rear lid should stay closed at all times.
New to extracting? We recommend taking a minute to watch before your very first extraction!

Equipment return: Make sure all kit parts are thoroughly cleaned, dried, and packed neatly back into their boxes. Please leave the extractor tap open when packing it in its box. Return the kit promptly so the next beekeeper can use it!
Wet combs: Place your super of wet combs back onto a hive above a crown board so your bees can clean and repair them. Reduce the hive entrance to prevent robbing. After a few days, take the dry combs off and store them safely in a dry place.
Wax cappings: Put your wax cappings into a feeder above a crown board in an empty super so the bees can clean off every last drop of honey. Once dry, save the clean wax for candle-making or other fun crafts!