Description
A perfect sized extractor for the beginning beekeeper at an extraordinary value! Constructed of heavy food-grade plastic with a steel shaft, plastic honey gate, and a plastic lid. Our durrable handle is made of steel and can rotate in either direction. Extract 2 frames of any size at a time.
Specification
2 Frame Plastic Extractor Combo
6/3 Frame Motorized Extractor
48 Frame Radial Extractor with Auger
8/4 Frame Basket Extractor
24 Frame Radial Extractor with Auger
80 Frame Horizontal Extractor - With Tables & Pump
18/9 Frame Motorized Radial Extractor
40 Frame Horizontal Extractor - With Tables & Pump
6/3 Frame Side Crank Extractor
The pin that hold the handle on while spinning just falls out into the bottom of the spinner. This is the second spinner I’ve got. I returned the first one because of this problem. I used the 2nd one twice and this countinues to be a problem. It’s very frustrating. I’d recommend looking up videos to make your own if you only have a few hives like I do.
This year is 2nd time using. Gears were seeming to be questionable on first use. Now 2nd use (slow and steady) and they're gone. Was looking forward to its light weight for storage and handling but the gears need to be metal, not plastic. As for the 16 frames of honey a tote in my kitchen floor now what :(
I've been using this for many years, for 4 to 10 hives per year. It works fine, but you have to be gentle with it! Crank it up to speed gently and don't force a stop too quickly. Check that all bolts and nuts are tight before using.
Gears stripped out pretty quick. I used it as long as I could as it is hard to justify an expensive one for my meager number of hives. If you have 1-2 hives you might get several years out of it. More than that I would recommend another model.
2 Frame Plastic Extractor