At 11:06 AM 6/23/96 +0000, you wrote:
>James,
>My extractor is a used two-frame from the local univerity apiculture club.
>It's a Root "L-10" which is galvanized.  My neighbors got a plan for
>making an extractor and are using a recycled HDPE food grade drum.
>
>About chrome--doesn't the process of chroming put out a load of toxics?
>I'd guess that the resulting surface won't corrode but the solvents and
>metals dissolved in acids need to be disposed of somewhere. +I'd guess that
>you could buy a new one for what it'll cost you to have the insides polished
>enough for chroming - unless you're going to take in that load of dust
>yourself.
>
>Also, you might think a bit about resident times for your processing.  I
usually
>allow the honey to settle in glass gallons - instead of being in contact
>with metals.  The extractor gets propped up to drain out before the next
>days' robbing bees appear.  You know, just heating up your well-cleaned
>extractor and allowing a very thin beeswax to melt over the surface
>seems a pretty convenient protection.  Seems like it's a level of
>technology we can live with and let's hope it stays legal for food use.
>
You can purchase a suitable paint from Kelley that is approved for use in
extractors.  It is much less expensive than a new extractor.  Just make sure
you follow directions to the letter and you will get good results.
 
Frank Humphrey
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