Mailing list for the Person County Beekeepers Association, Roxboro, NC

[Inge Kautzmann <ibk AT imageray.net>]

Title: Extractor Policy

Below is the extractor policy that Secretary Lynn Wilson mentioned in the minutes. These will eventually be available on the website, but for now, please print and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Thanks,
-Inge

PCBA Honey Extractor Policy

Description: The extractor is a hand-cranked radial model and accommodates 9 shallow or medium frames or 3 deep frames tangentially.

Associated Equipment: Frame holder to hold frame over a bucket (bucket not included), capping scratcher, knife (unheated), small tub for collecting wax cappings and wooden cross bar to hold frame over tub.

Duration: The honey extractor and associated equipment can be reserved for a maximum of 4 days.

Contact Info: The extractor is housed at the home of Inge Kautzmann and Todd Walker. Please contact them in advance to make arrangements for pickup and drop off.

Address: 9646 Hurdle Mills Rd, Hurdle Mills NC 27541
Home Phone: 336-364-4077
Email: ibk AT imageray.net

Rental Fee and Payment: The charge is $10 for use of the extractor for up to 4 days for PCBA members whose dues are current. Cash payment or a check made payable to Person County Beekeepers Association (PCBA) should be given to Amanda Blanks (PCBA Treasurer) at the next PCBA meeting or mailed to her at 206 N Charles St Roxboro NC 27573.

Other Fees: A fee of $20 will be charged for failure to clean the equipment or return it on time.

Instructions For Use:

• After uncapping the frame place it in the extractor rack.
• Spin at moderate speed for 1 to 2 minutes, then spin again at moderate speed for one or two minutes then faster for 1 minute to remove as much honey as possible. Spinning speed should not be so fast or vigorous to distort the foundation
• Allow honey to drain through the open gate through the filter into the bucket below.
• The extractor should be cleaned after each use by one of two following methods
  

> 1.   Place the “empty” extractor and other equipment near your hives so the bees can retrieve the remainder of the honey.  Then rinse out any residual honey and wax and spray with a dilute bleach solution (1 part bleach, 3 parts water) and rinse thoroughly.
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> 2.    At a coin operated car-wash, use the high-pressure soap setting followed by the rinse setting to thoroughly remove all of the honey and wax from the extractor and other equipment. Note: before using a coin operated car wash to clean the extractor one needs to check with the management to be sure the water coming from the wand is potable.

• If transporting the extractor in an open-bed truck, the extractor must be tied down.
  

Inspection: It will be the responsibility of the individual storing the equipment and the person renting it to inspect the gear before and after checkout using a record log that will be initialed by both parties. Any damages recorded beyond normal wear and tear will be brought to the attention of the club and handled on a case-by-case basis.