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 [log in to unmask] Frank Humphrey [log in to unmask]