what extractors are you using

[Chrisfnvs]

Hi Guys, my old second hand extractor has finally given up on me, and its time to splash the cash and invest in a brand spanking new one, the only trouble is which one to buy, i want an electric one that is capable of taking ten frames at a time plus Brood frames on the odd occasion, so my question is what type are you all using and where did you get them from, i would like as much information i can get before i make my decision to part with my cash Many thanks Chris

 

[drstitson]

12 frame Giordan radial - drill driven. nicely made bit of kit.

takes LS and Dadant super frames, LS Brood and, with cages, LS jumbo/Dadant brood tangentially.

Bought mine direct but contact clive at agri-nova and see what he can do for you wrt what you want/need.

 

[VEG]

9 frame electric from m a i s e m o o r e in a sale about £200 off. They have a sale in October. It also takes brood frames.

 

[SixFooter]

Thornes 9 frame stainless. electric It's brill.

 

[johnandyrob]

Th**nes 9 frame stainless. electric It's brill.

And expensive

 

[tonybloke]

8 frame drill-driven from giordan. clive @ agrinova is the UK agent. about £400

 

[beebreeder]

Lega electric, well made at a reasonable price, from our friend in M******e Gloucestershire, backed up with parts if needed

 

[Heather]

9 frame electric extractor-expensive but extraction much better!
I reckon over the years will repay with the extra honey I get out. - too feeble to do manual .... and I do let local beekeepers come and use it- as long as left in pristine condition

 

[region2]

Second hand (1 previous use apparently) Th0rnes lightweight 9 frame electric - comes apart easily for cleaning and storage - brilliant.

R2

 

[drex]

8 Frame Giordan, drill driven, stainless. Best value for money last year.
Service from Clive at Agri Nova was brilliant.
I believe he can meet most requirements.

 

[Monsieur Abeille]

8 Frame Giordan, drill driven, stainless. Best value for money last year.
Service from Clive at Agri Nova was brilliant.
I believe he can meet most requirements.

 

[Adam]

Lega electric 15 frame (Radial), but comes with cages for tangential.

Adam

 

[Davelin]

Quote:
Originally Posted by drex View Post
8 Frame Giordan, drill driven, stainless. Best value for money last year.
Service from Clive at Agri Nova was brilliant.
I believe he can meet most requirements.

 

[psafloyd]

I am using M. Abeille's old manual one and it is working very well thus far for the number of frames I have to empty.

 

[drstitson]

Forgot to add - also now have a 12 frame nearly new Tho*nes manual SS one for use with my smaller, national based concern (sadly not used this season).

 

[TOBY-3652]

8 frame with drill from agri nova

 

[MrB]

4 frame electric SS radial from park beekeeping.
pleased with results but unfortunately wont take brood frames!

 

[SixFooter]

And expensive

Yes, but extracting honey is no fun and cranking a manual extractor is hard work. Mind you, removing cappings is a pain as well, so I may get an uncapping machine next year.

 

[ROACHMAN]

4 frame s/s manuel

 

[Erichalfbee]

Giordan drill driven eight frame. I use an uncapping fork.....I find it strangely therapeutic .....I have extracted only two and a half supers though this year