Straining/Filtering Competition Honey

[Sherpa1]

What is the best way to strain/filter honey for competition. I have used the 200 micron filter (804F) from Brushy Mountain but I still see some fuzz in the honey under the polariscope. Thanks.

[beemandan]

How long ago did you bottle it?

[sc-bee]

Panty hose.

[Troy]

What is a polariscope?

I too am using the Brushy Mtn 200 micron filter.

[Sherpa1]

The honey was bottled 3 weeks ago, but I am not sure how that would impact upon fuzz in the honey. See the latest issue of ABJ for an article on polariscopes.

[beemandan]

The honey was bottled 3 weeks ago, but I am not sure how that would impact upon fuzz in the honey.

For several days, even longer, small, almost microscopic air bubbles, particles of wax and various other 'things' will remain in, what appears to be suspension in honey. Often, over time those things will float to the top. I have used the 200 micron filter as well and it still requires some settling time. I wasn't saying that was the problem with yours, I was only considering that it might be. A polariscope will tell the real story. If you can give it a look, say today, and then compare it a week or so later it'll give you an idea if over time it will clear.

[J-Bees]

I was planing of takeing a jar or two to the fair, but it just looked so full of air bubbles / dirt , that I changed my mind. I drove around with two bottles in the truck for a few days and when I seen them one eve. I grabed them an brought them inside they were as clear as day...... So I guess if you drive around the block a few times it helps settle the bubbles or dirt down or up which ever way they want to go too.


JB:}

[Sherpa1]

Thanks Beeman and JBee. I will compare the bottles over time and see if there is a difference. I do not see any wax or other particles in the honey, but only a few pieces of what appears to be "fuzz" or lint floating in the honey. Perhaps I will try heating it to 100 degrees to see if it will float to the top so that I can remove it. It is amazing what you can see with the polariscope that you cant see with nonpolarized light. Thanks again.