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Got it! Thanks manddhoney

Thanks for the info. It seems like it might be tricky to poor sugar into the top of the tank because it is only 6” opening. Do you use a large funnel or something?

1” bronze gear pump
5 hp Honda motor

Can I mix 1:1 syrup by simply adding dry sugar and hot water directly into the tote, and let the pump keep recirculating until it is clear? Or do I need to drill mix it in a 55 gal drum first, then...

I have a ram 5500 flatbed for hauling bees. Do I need to have a CDL to haul my own bees within California? Do I need to stop at weigh stations and all the other bs for commercial vehicles?

I have a yard on avocados that are done flowering and the bees are no longer working. They are getting ready to spray Abamectin on the avocados by helicopter. I’m thinking I can just cover the hives...

I can’t find the recipe that I was using from Randy Oliver . The most recent one I had was something like 500 ml glycerin to oxalic for a half roll of shop towels. No water in the recipe. Can’t find...

Ya, I hear you. I’m curious as well.

What are the current prices for the 125, 200, and 300? Thanks

I’m hearing rumors of guys being short on there contracts. A friend tried to drop a load this week but there was a foot of standing water in the orchard.

Have you heard of any shortages for almond bees this year? Seems more quiet than usual on our end. Looks like it’s gonna be a wet one this year in the amins.

Yes got some a few months back. Shipped the same week. Wood is high grade, but the joints are way off on several. Overlapping fingers on most. Would need a belt sander before painting.

That’s good to know. Thanks drem00. It look like the engineering is far more superior than maxant and Dadant. I barrowed a Dadant 20 framer, and I was not impressed with the balancing of it. I run...

Hivebeetle, did you pull the trigger on a new extractor? I’m seriously considering the lyson 30. I’m just worried about getting parts for it down the road. I’m wondering which parts will wear out the...

Anyone have experience with the new Dadant 20 framer. Looks like they made some nice improvements as far as the legs and reel go. I’m looking to upgrade before spring hits.

Go to your local Home Depot and grab a pvc 2” to 1.5” reducer bushing from the plumbing department. $2-3$ Thread the reducer in, then you can thread a plastic honey gate in. I’d wrap some Teflon tape...

Jester box is worth every penny in my opinion. Some of the cardboard boxes are a ***** to fold together.

I’m thinking of having a round cappings basket fabricated. One that will drop in my bottling tank. 1/4” holes should be good I think. Fill the basket. Let the honey drain out at 120 F for a few days....

Are we talking hardware cloth? Is is welded to the tank?

Is the heavy screen on the inside of the tank? Or does it go through the ball valve then through the screen?

I’m melting my cappings in my maxant bottling tank. I’ve heard of folks installing a screen on the inside of the tank to allow the honey to drain while holding the soft wax in the inside. My problem...

Did you check with the producers in Hawaii? Kona, Big Island, Hawaiian queen co?

Vance G, are you referring to the ball valve that Kelley sells or the one I posted from amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/Duda-Energy-2PCBV-WOG200-F075-Stainless-Handle-75/dp/B0043LACRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541122814&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=stainless+steel+ball+valve+3%2F4&dpP...

I want to put a ball valve on my Kelley wax bucket (separator). They have a brass ball valve at Home Depot for $15. Says it’s brass, lead free, and safe for potable water. I’m a little concerned...