Really interesting technique, thanks for sharing! Appreciate the added note about blocking filters if you use this method. If you didn’t mention it I may have used this technique next year when I start beekeeping. Glad to hear your new honey extraction room plans are actually going ahead now though 🤣
Thanks Gruff, this is similar to how I extract my honey. I could not justify buying a large extractor so I used a 20 frame Lyson. I can easily uncap 2 Langstroth super while the extractor is spinning. So you need more than 100 hives I think to justify the automated line investment. The only downside with this technique is an excess of wax Vs knife but I use a 250 Lyson settling tank with a double sieve so it is not an issue for me. 😊
That is definitely fast. Probably faster than most mechanical/machine uncappers too, but tough on the wrist in the long run I am sure. I'll look forward to see the coming processing videos as I find that my honey usually tends to show signs of crystallising at some point over the winter, and while a few people love it most prefer no crystallisation. I am aware that better filtering means slower crystallisation, and of course the temperature the honey is stored at too, but as a hobby beekeeper there are limits as to how far it is feasible for me to go, and with regards to processing less is of course more.
We just used this technique … scoring with an uncapping fork, however loads of small pieces of wax comes out and blocks the double strainer. It then takes ages to strain the honey … any solutions ?
I use a honey sump so it’s a lot easier to clean. I’d probably extract it all into a honey settling tank and let the wax float to the top overnight. Then filter it as it comes out.
Woud you say that the little blade on the side is useful for tidying up the top and bottom of the frames whilst still on the nail? I normally use a hive tool once the frames are stacked up in the meliflow waiting to go into the extractor, not essential but just nice to do. I've been using a bread knife for years, but tempted to try that technique next year.
Very Informative and well presented as usual.
Thank you 😊
Great video Gruff as always! It would be amazing to see how you store supers & frames over winter to deter wax moth etc. thanks.
Added to the list of upcoming videos 😊👍🏻
Really interesting technique, thanks for sharing!
Appreciate the added note about blocking filters if you use this method. If you didn’t mention it I may have used this technique next year when I start beekeeping.
Glad to hear your new honey extraction room plans are actually going ahead now though 🤣
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Thanks Gruff, this is similar to how I extract my honey. I could not justify buying a large extractor so I used a 20 frame Lyson. I can easily uncap 2 Langstroth super while the extractor is spinning. So you need more than 100 hives I think to justify the automated line investment. The only downside with this technique is an excess of wax Vs knife but I use a 250 Lyson settling tank with a double sieve so it is not an issue for me. 😊
That is definitely fast. Probably faster than most mechanical/machine uncappers too, but tough on the wrist in the long run I am sure. I'll look forward to see the coming processing videos as I find that my honey usually tends to show signs of crystallising at some point over the winter, and while a few people love it most prefer no crystallisation. I am aware that better filtering means slower crystallisation, and of course the temperature the honey is stored at too, but as a hobby beekeeper there are limits as to how far it is feasible for me to go, and with regards to processing less is of course more.
My honey still crystallises!
Best part is you dont cut off a bunch of wax
This wY the bees dont have to replace the wax each time
We just used this technique … scoring with an uncapping fork, however loads of small pieces of wax comes out and blocks the double strainer. It then takes ages to strain the honey … any solutions ?
I use a honey sump so it’s a lot easier to clean.
I’d probably extract it all into a honey settling tank and let the wax float to the top overnight. Then filter it as it comes out.
@@gwenyngruffydd Oh … that’s a great idea. Us Hoby Beekeepers can’t afford a sump. Thanks.
added benefit is your not removing as much comb so less for the bees to build out next season
Woud you say that the little blade on the side is useful for tidying up the top and bottom of the frames whilst still on the nail? I normally use a hive tool once the frames are stacked up in the meliflow waiting to go into the extractor, not essential but just nice to do. I've been using a bread knife for years, but tempted to try that technique next year.
Yes that’s exactly what it’s used for 😊👍🏻
I use a heat gun . I find it amazing but i know The great one ( Lawrence) doesnt get on with it.
You lose out on a lot of beeswax using one.
For me the beeswax crop is very important
I ruined all my foundations by decapping the whole comb & got holes in everything, what can be done to remove wax from utensils & equipment?
Soda crystals is pretty good at removing wax and propolis from utensils
fork off, that's a good technique
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To be honest Gruff, I actually thought that's how they were supposed to be used. Makes more sense!