Eugene said "It's hard to say whether it
helped, as the extractor was already rusty and was
when he purchased it at auction."

On the other hand, if one of the galvanized extractors was properly cared
for it was not unusual to see no rust.  Just last year I literally inherited
one that I was told dated to the 1930's.  Four frame reversible, hand
powered.

Just one spot of rust, and that where honey would not come in contact, and
literally a 'spot'.  I have no idea the last time it was used, but I was
told 'more than 10 years ago', because the bees died of mites and the
90-year old owner didn't want to bother treating.  It sat unused in a
unheated barn for that period of time, but looks NEW.

I have promised to sell it and give the proceeds to our bee club.  Ideal for
someone with fewer than six hives who (for some strange reason) insists on
having extracted, instead of comb, honey.

Lloyd
Lloyd Spear, Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturers of Ross Rounds Comb
Honey Equipment, Sundance Pollen Traps
and Custom Printer of Sundance Labels.

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