Honey + metal.

[trapper_dave]

Ok, can someone give me a rundown on metal and honey. Is a cast iron pump acceptable? What about bronze? Does it have to be stainless or brass? Can someone explain how these metals affect the honey?

Thanks,

David

[guatebee]

I´d like to add aluminum and copper... specially copper: some honey handling equipments have copper coils that either go int the honey or else honey flows through them. Is that OK according to up to date honey industry standards?

[bksss]

One more question, how about using a rusty honey extractor? I may have the opportunity to purchase one with rust on its cages. Thanks for any information.
Kim

[Beaches' Bee-Haven Apiary]

One more question, how about using a rusty honey extractor? I may have the opportunity to purchase one with rust on its cages. Thanks for any information.
Kim

I think there may be some kind of food grade lubricant or some sort of stuff that you can seal that rust with. Look in a beekeeping catalog.

-Nathanael:cool:

[okb]

Read the directions first. Food grade clear coat.

http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/products.asp?pcode=615