Honey extractor wich one ???

[TOBY-3652]

Im going 2 buy a extractor before long. Got one colony at mo hopefully half dozen by end of year. I just need some advice what to get and what do other people use????

 

[Baggyone]

4 frame stainless with electric motor. Came from park beekeeping.

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[Rosti]

Can't help with which one (other than radial rather than tangential for general use but not Heather). I have a 1/2 share in a Th0rnes manual 9 frame radial, does supers from 4 hives fine. Spun capacity is only about 15 Kg though (about 2 cycles with full frames) but for something that gets used twice a year its a reasonable compromise. I certainly wouldn't go smaller if you are aiming for 6 hives and if you are thinking of going bigger think about storage, movement, fitting through doors and cost. Build quality is entirely acceptable. R

 

[Foxylad]

I am also looking for an extractor this year, can someone please tell me if all extractors will take Manley frames? I have noticed that some do specify they take Manley frames.

I suspect this is because of the weight?

 

[Hombre]

It's because of the thickness of parts of the frame.

 

[drstitson]

take a look at the giordan ones - look well made and much better price than the mainstream suppliers.

Mons. abeille has recently taken delivery of one and can probably asnwer any queries.

 

[Monsieur Abeille]

Toby - if going up to six colonies then you will have outgrown the bees on a budget one that Th**nes sell - good for one or two hives, but not six.

As the doc says, the Giordan spinners are very good value - mine was £350 for an 8 frame radial with two tangental cages for bigger frames, stainless steel and electric via a drill.

If thats too expensive check if your local assocaition have one for hire, ours lend a 9 framer out for a fiver, good value if you can wait to take your turn

 

[drex]

Excellent value, excellent service

 

[Erichalfbee]

Has anybody an up to date email addy for Giordan ?
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[Monsieur Abeille]

Has anybody an up to date email addy for Giordan ?
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[email protected] , phone 01799 543901

 

[Erichalfbee]

Thanks Mr Bee

 

[Poly Hive]

Many of the budget extractors will NOT take Manley frames by reason of distance from cage face to extractor wall.

Double check that you can either get a special Manley adaptation, or buy another machine.

PH

 

[kronkie]

Theres a german type on e bay that works out at about £300 for a 4 frame tangential manual which looks good value but I woldnt have a clue if it would work with manley frames.