Large is a relative term.  There are so many variables here. Extracting 
deeps or shallows? 10 or 150 boxes /hour?  Moisture levels? The quantity 
of debris you'll accept in the honey once placed in the container, 
whether a 1lb tub or a barrel.

If only running a single large radial or a couple smaller units, you can 
likely get away with just a sump (would likely need to be a good size 
and heated if you extract much low moisture  honey and push it).  You 
didn't say what you're using for uncapping (scratcher, knife, automated) 
and what your doing with those cappings?  All these factors determine 
what you can get away with.

Cook & Beal's Spin floats are very common in western Canadian operations 
where we need to get boxes off, extracted and back out to the field in a 
very short time.  With a spin float, honey settles quickly and wax is 
dry and ready to process.  They do require a steady flow and have a 
learning curve in order to operate correctly.  I understand Maxant has 
unit now to handle smaller (up to 1250lbs/hr) volumes, which does not 
require the slurry to be up to temp.

Dave Tharle

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