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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS => Topic started by: Waveeater on September 21, 2018, 11:29:25 am

Title: Extractor
Post by: Waveeater on September 21, 2018, 11:29:25 am

I'm planning on purchasing a bigger extractor for next year. I have a 4 frame extractor and would like to move up to at least a 8 or 9 frame size. Who makes the best one for the money? I'm looking for one of good quality. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Extractor
Post by: BeeMaster2 on September 21, 2018, 12:42:35 pm

Wave,
I recommend you move up to a 9/18 Mann Lake Motorized extractor. That is what I have and it does a good job for me.
Jim

Title: Re: Extractor
Post by: BeeMaster2 on September 21, 2018, 12:44:16 pm

Here is the link.
https://www.mannlakeltd.com/18-9-frame-motorized-extractor

Jim

Title: Re: Extractor
Post by: Waveeater on September 21, 2018, 06:48:44 pm

Thank you for the reply. Does it operate pretty smoothly when fully loaded or Does it get off balance.

Title: Re: Extractor
Post by: BeeMaster2 on September 21, 2018, 07:53:14 pm

Quote from: Waveeater on September 21, 2018, 06:48:44 pm

Thank you for the reply. Does it operate pretty smoothly when fully loaded or Does it get off balance.

Depends on how you load it. I try to put equal size/weight frames opposite from each other. Unless you get a super  heavy unit, that you can not lift, if they are not loaded properly they will get off balance. This unit is rather heavy, My guess, about 30 pounds. I can carry it by myself in and out of my back door.
Jim