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Extractor

Hello,
I am going to apply to the Urban Food project grant for funds to buy a small extractor- I am thinking a 2 frame, hand crank extractor. This would be for Vancouver beekeepers to share.
2 questions:
- Would you want to borrow such a tool? how often?
- Do you have thoughts/ experiences to share as to which model to get?
Please reply asap as I am submitting the application thursday. Pls email at cleliemc-at-yahoo.com.
Happy to hear replies to questions even after I've submitted the application.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Andrew on July 28, 2010 at 5:17pm
An extractor to share would be great! I have access to 2 extractors, but many people do not. People can
get together- 2 or 3 and share the work--it takes an afternoon to extract 10 t0 12 frames worth and makes
a big sticky mess, but it is well worth sharing. I only take honey from my 1 hive once (1 week ago). The rest
I leave for the winter.
Do you need to know the brand and model you wish to buy beforehand?
Permalink Reply by Clélie Murray-Chevrier on July 28, 2010 at 11:15pm
Hi,

I don't need to know the brand ahead of time- just starting to do some research
Permalink Reply by Randy Chatterjee on March 10, 2011 at 9:34am

I need an extractor to help a two VV members extract honey from 3 large hives (over 40 frames).  

This is a very big job, "helped" only by the fact that several months ago the deep cold spell wiped out all 3 hives.  I have checked two of the hives and the frames are heavy with honey and free of noticeable pests.  

I could also use some help in exchange for a large share of the honey.  

The hives are on two neighbouring properties in Point Grey.  

Permalink Reply by Melissa Cartwright on March 11, 2011 at 10:23pm

Hi all,

 

I found this post on "Shared Harvest'

 

http://www.sharedharvest.ca/metrovancouver/?site_id=96;content=ad.v...

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