Radial Extractor

[paintingpreacher]

I have a 30 yr old 2 frame reversible, manual extractor from Kelley's. I noticed they have a 9 frame reel which can be used to convert this to a 9 frame radial. Would this work OK as a manual extractor or would I need to mount a motor. I have 25 colonies and the 2 frame is OK, just thought it might speed things up a bit.

[tecumseh]

i would recommend a motor. I also use a 4 frame tangential extractor (don't know the brand) which I have converted to a 10 frame radial. to this new stainless steel reel I have added a variable speed (very old) drill motor plus a dial voltage regulator to control the speed. and yes it does speed up processing greatly (plus it allow a lag here and there which allows you to take a coffee break from time to time).

ps... I will be taking some pictures of my uncapping table for anothe beesource member would you like for me to take a picture or two of my extractor?

[power napper]

I agree with Tecumseh--add a motor to mske life easier. I likewise added a variable speed half inch drill to our six frame dadant--works wonderfully. Drills are cheap on ebay!

[paintingpreacher]

The drill sounds like a great idea especially since I have several lying around my shop not in use. Never thought about it. I appreciate the help, a picture would be great. I actually have two of these extractors so I will have a manual on standby if needed. Thanks again..
From, North Miss.

[paintingpreacher]

I am just now getting around to converting my extractor. I have a half inch drill but it does not seem to have the power to turn the extractor reel. Really seems to put a load on it. Anyone using a drill as power supply ,,, do you use it direct or use a belt? I have tried it using a belt with an empty extractor. Sounds like it doesn't have enough muscle..... Maybe I need to try a different drill? Any help apprieciated.

[MichaelW]

tecumseh,
While your at it could you send me a pic of your double sink extracting tank?

[Keith Benson]

tecumseh,
While your at it could you send me a pic of your double sink extracting tank?

Me too

Keith

[dcross]

If you get the reel from Kelley, can you run deep frames in it?

[tony350i]

me too please.

thank Tony

[paintingpreacher]

The reel from Kelleys will only take shallow and medium frames.

[dcross]

The reel from Kelleys will only take shallow and medium frames.


Thanks Preacher, I measured my tangential and it's only 18.5" so the reel is a no-go anyway:(