Spinning honey frames

[Graeme6]

Hi all, spun some honey frames 2 weeks ago no problem, took another super off for spinning this week and the honey refuses to come out. The first batch had a water ontent of 17% and the new batch 16%. Both batches are a pale golden colour and look very similar. Was wondering if anyone had similar issues, could it be the differnce in water content or could it just be that the weather is that bit colder. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

what forage is there in the area? have you looked to see whether the honey has crystalised at all?

 

[Graeme6]

Honey is from allotment area and wild flower meadow. Definately not crystalized.

 

[ericbeaumont]

it be the differnce in water content or could it just be that the weather is that bit colder

Doubt either factors are the cause; I've extracted at 14% without much trouble, and it's not cold enough to keep it in the combs.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Honey is from allotment area and wild flower meadow. Definately not crystalized.

Anybody growing Manuka on the allotment?

 

[enrico]

If it is liquid it should spin out. a warm room for a day may help

 

[Graeme6]

Brought the frames into the house and put the heating on, today frames are spinning great. Must be a bit too cold up here in the northeast.

 

[juno]

Brought the frames into the house and put the heating on, today frames are spinning great. Must be a bit too cold up here in the northeast.

I gently used my hair dryer on mine.

 

[ericbeaumont]

too cold up here in the northeast

Sorry to hear that, Graeme. Had a look online: 13C and wet...