Agriculture Reference
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A practical uncapping tub has a large container on top to catch cappings and hold un-
capped frames until ready for the extractor, a metal grid to support the cappings, and a
holding tank below into which honey can drain. A valve drains honey from the bottom
tank. A removable mesh liner filters the honey before it drains below so you don't have
to filter it again.
A hand-powered extractor holds four frames at a time.
An extractor with a small motor makes the task much easier.
An uncapped frame, with honey ready to be removed.
Drain the honey from the extractor and strain it to remove bits of wax, propolis, the errant
honey bee, and the like. Many types of strainers are available. Most fit right on 5-gallon
(19 l) pails. Honey can be conveniently stored in reusable, clean 5-gallon (19 l) pails
with lids. You can't have enough 5-gallon (19 l) pails if you are in the honey business.
