Hi all,

This afternoon is my first go at extraction. I've got three hives with 
11 deeps ready to go. My garage has been converted into a crude honey 
house, but some things I wanted to have ready are not in operation. My 
sump pump is out of commission and I couldn't get a utility sink with 
running hot water hooked up in time.

What I am concerned about now is having the frames warm enough to get 
the honey out easily. I have a pretty decent extractor - radial, holds 
36 frames, power - so I initially wasn't too concerned about warming 
them, but I've heard I should be. It is sort of chilly here in S. 
Alberta, but sunny, so I was thinking of tarping them for a few hours in 
the sun. Any ideas?

I am also looking for a good way to deal with uncapping and the cappings 
left over. I am considering rigging a mesh basket into the extractor 
just for cappings. Is it worth it at this point?

Hope to hear from some of you in time. I should have written earlier.

Thanks,

Josh

Also: I am looking to hear about any experiences dealing with food grade 
epoxies and galvanized steel. My extractor is galvanized and I am 
looking at coating it over the winter.

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