Testing a New Honey Extractor - The Bush Bee Man

[@flemming11dk]

In order to extract all the honey from the frames, you ought to have the top of the frame turned towards you, when the machine is running. -Danish bee keeper

[@Gewehrdalf42]

The Machine spins in both directions so the orientation of the frames should not matter?

[@flemming11dk]

@@Gewehrdalf42 The honey combs have a slight tilt to prevent the honey from leaking, when standing in the vertical hives. Hence if the orientation is opposite, the honey will be forced into the combs instead of out.

[@stephaniadawn]

hence the reason the frames are being demolished... lol

[@mikeburston9427]

Frame should go in the spinner with top bars to the outside

[@CanadianTropica]

Indeed, also they should be flipped if he is not going in reverse.

[@BPReefer]

No need to flip frames or run it in reverse. It's a radial extractor.

[@Kachel94]

It looks like the legs weren't bolted securely to the drum and I also think the frames were backwards.

[@reginabedgood1799]

"I'm feeling about 20% confident" "I'm just gonna look the other way so I don't have to cry again" hahaha I feel you bush bee man, that is me at any given point during a project of any kind!

[@yaeljared6138]

instablaster.

[@DWish808]

I need to say nothing... The people in the comments already said everything and are very helpful. Once you understand how to run the machine and which way to place the frames then everything will work like MAGIC! :-D

[@jennyshimmen430]

I love watching your videos they are helpful for us beginner bee keepers. Some episodes make me laugh so hard you are a treasure.

[@TheBushBeeMan]

Glad you like them!

[@ronreid3640]

Like the others said the top bars to the outside. The hardest part is spacing the weight of your frames so your unit is balanced. If you start your speed slow and let it run for a few minutes it sometimes moves enough honey that it self balances and then you can increase speed.

[@MamaBear_2629]

Lol “boring episode?!” No way!! I even if it was just “extracting honey” I LOVE videos like that!! I could watch honey extracting and bottling for HOURS!! I LOVE it lol I know this video is old but pleaseeee do more honey extracting and actual bottling videos!! Their sooo fascinating!! To see from start to finish uncapping, extracting, and bottle it’s so fascinating!! Love your channel and your videos! But I love your sense of humor and personality mark! You’re a hoot!!

[@vickykirkland6629]

Oh my words . I have never been so entertained while learning about something in my laugh . Awesome stuff x

[@rentiarobbertze8067]

You have the most beautifull positive attitude. I just love the way you can laugh when things dont go as planned. Always friendly. Do you ever get crossed or angry? I would have kicked the dancing extractor! Well done for keeping your calm.

[@BESHYSBEES]

Frames are in the wrong way, cells are slightly downward so they have to have the top to the out side in order to release the honey it should also be pre warmed to help it flow

[@kevinbetts2890]

I agree with Brent that the frames need to be top of the frame to the outside and also Mark you need to start the extractor on a slow setting like 15 to 20 rotations per minute for the first few minutes then slowly build up the speed from there. Like slowly increasing the speed a little each minute. Once fully up to speed let the extractor run for a full 10 minutes. All the honey should be out of the frames by then. The reason why your wax frames "exploded" was because the frames were still TOO full (heavy) for the speed you were running the extractor. Enjoy your time with the bees.

[@BESHYSBEES]

Kevin Betts 👍yes Kev’ your onto it, we are moving to only plastic frames in supers for this reason, we leave the wax foundation in the brood chambers

[@kevinbetts2890]

@@BESHYSBEES yep, same here - wax foundation in the brood and plastic foundation for the supers.

[@charmainekenny1511]

Hey mark, definitely sell tickets to your next extractor! Best show in a tent I've seen in years!

[@simonaarts9937]

You need to glue a magnet to that perspex lid and one to the bearing housing to stop it falling down all the time love the vids mark keep up the good work!!

[@heg9029]

Almost blew the flux capacitor right there. I love the bush bee man.... in him I see myself.

[@MissMerc007]

I like watching the close ups of the de-capping heat machine thing. Very soothing.

[@kerrydevries3503]

Hey Mark ,....what does the instruction manual say ? : ) I really enjoy your videos . Thanks.

[@moosibou]

Bees build cells with an upward incline. Couple that with centrifugal force of the spinning drum and you get honey being slung out of the frames. Turn the frames around backwards and you get blown out comb.

[@sleepysopalsandprospecting6170]

Upside down miss Jane top bars to the outside and manually control the speed every new batch as they will be different balances.. I have a 12 frame Italian made extractor.. I also took the legs off and used ss turn buckles to fit it to a solid stand and it works very well

[@BESHYSBEES]

There is nothing wrong with the extractor just the operator lol

[@connorcruikshank5766]

Hey Mark, I have a cousin who has owned one for a few years & he just straps it to the concrete floor with tie down straps. Great video as always!

[@jeffcotton526]

Frames are in backwards. The honeycomb cells are slightly angled toward the top bar or thick bar, therefore the thick bar goes to the outside.

[@CSkwirl]

Oh my, it's like when your Greyhound is humping your Dachshund on the tiled floor... Totally out of control!

[@timothydoult7667]

used to work for a beekeeper who used an extraction van... we would fit at least two supers in the extractor

[@robertmurphy9498]

Yeah frames go in with the top to the outside. Might help the balance too.

[@stephaniadawn]

i was always curious what would happen if you put those frames in backwards... now i know, it just pulls them appart and destroys the fame of wax... lol... thanks for the laugh

[@stephaniadawn]

need another vid with the frames the right way now please...lol

[@barirdeeee2]

I really enjoy how you guys keep on improving. Great to watch.

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

BBM You have so made me laugh. Your Wife would have sorted out that machine in no time. All your answers are below: Exec summary: Frame orientation, weight distribution, slow speed building up. Love your positive attitude despite not reading the destructions lol, the upside is Mrs BBM will have enough wax to fill her creative soul and desires for a while !!!

[@keithross8611]

Another great video guys. If you keep blowing frames out, add some mesh between the bars where your frames go so that it blow holes in your stickies. Had to do this to my chinese ebay 2 frame hand extractor, but in saying this for 1500 bucks you would expect to put frames in and go. Enjoy and keep up the great work.

[@clergyurge]

Like everyone else said, top bars out. Bees build at a 15degree angle upward

[@waynemoffat8905]

Hi have you got a setting on the extractor that you can control the speed. That way you can stay at a speed where you don't get the speed wobbles

[@jmeilhan]

Really enjoy the show today I had a good laugh. keep them coming.

[@banno5679]

Top bar goes to the outside. Then they will not blow out.

[@surfingsumner]

Hi Great videos but as everyone has pointed out frames in the wrong way. Keep up the great work and hope your son gets some recognition for all his hard work!

[@sipplix]

CHEP have been looking for that pallet for the last 3yrs.😜🐝

[@dickeybattaglia2590]

what was the temperature the night before/the day of extraction?

[@phillee2814]

And people question why (for small backyard amateur beekeepers, at least) the Flow hive and top bar system are so attractive - zero extraction cost and no reliance on machinery are significant if you only have up to ten or a dozen hives. Those fast programmes seem better suited to plastic frames, where the residual weight will always be equal and therefore balanced. I think running it at lower speeds is more appropriate on wax foundation, as there will be more variation in weight.

[@justinmills8084]

Honey Comb is angled up with the top on the inside your force of honey pushing on the hone comb. A plastic foundation would help you so the honey comb would not come apart.

[@justgixxer3974]

Wow. Look at that washing machine go! 😂

[@livingadamman7994]

the legs looked loose, when I bought my new 12 fr it needed tightening up and the legs should be braces at the bottom at ground, my extractor is lower and wider 12 frame and does not wobble much even at the high speeds with even an unbalance it has the weight to hold it. When you get honey in the extractor it will be even more stable. That extractor looks narrow in the drum and high, coupled with loose legs is what seems to cause your severe wobble. Thanks for your videos BBM I enjoy them, subbed too

[@justinmills8084]

How do you get your wax out of the honey?

[@Emeri666]

Hello gorgeous man! Missed your videos just moved into a new house and my internet is back whoo! Time to catch up on all your videos x

[@kathyhathaway8823]

With your frames in backwards the honey can not come out then the wax slings out an put it off balance. Top of frame goes to the outside, outside, outside. . You know I love your video’s. Keep your video’s coming

[@markstevenson3880]

$6 worth of Dyna bolts! I take it by now that you are preheating (

[@lesliejohnson2982]

is it possible that the honey paw went too deep and melted the foundation just enough to weaken it and so the centers fell out with rough jostling?

[@arum236]

Good on ya, The true meaning of trial and error! ;) you really saved that wax at harvest lol

[@judysummers4178]

Next episode mebe AFTER you read the Instructions!

[@JoseOrtiz-im5wu]

Awesome

[@timothydoult7667]

i would load the suppers and spin both ways to remove all honey

[@suemcfarlane4199]

My father always said if all else fails read the instructions and so far all else has not failed only a few t(inns along the way we live and learn

[@philthompson5320]

Should have top of frame to outside

[@amphion_au]

Looks like you had the frames the right way round by the end of the video.. Those 'programs' were probably made by someone that's never even seen a bee..

[@timothydoult7667]

dont forget to warm up the frames

[@bradstreetfarm7390]

I am not going to blame the operator. The extractor is accelerating too fast - your manual settings are the way to go. The high speeds are for when there is just a tiny bit left in the comb - and that thing was trying to drive off in just a few seconds. Also, that lid latch would be enough to make me want to return it.

[@wadebarnes6720]

Look like the frames is in backwards

[@gardankoi]

try reading the complete manual beforehand to avoid such issues

[@munibungbeeking1719]

WOW!!!

[@CluelessHomesteaders]

Gotta love 50% off! 😂

[@ValeriePallaoro]

simply put, you're not de capping them properly. And that's asking too much of the machine to empty the honey out of still capped hexagons. You might 'like' the unit you're using but it doesn't do the job like the hot knife does.

[@kathrynstewart4927]

Out of balance? It's behaving like my washing machine does with an unbalanced load.

[@Adamskys]

Youre using centrifugal force to extract honey, bees make the cells slightly pointing downwards, your frames are the wrong way that's also why you having blowouts, you're forcing the honey out of the bottom of the cell rather than the top

[@blackcreekorganicfarm296]

Frames are around the wrong way

[@jeffrogonzalo5067]

Critical review get more flow hives.

[@allendibble4070]

Speed to high ......

[@lorindarenteria]

Plastic foundations would work better, not fall apart.

[@theallergicbeekeeper3784]

Plastic foundation is the only way to go with an extractor

[@user-qu5dm2kg8d]

First

[@BESHYSBEES]

Maybe when there is a million subs your comment might be an achievement

[@MattB-cn2wg]

What did you win for first?

[@ianleitch9960]

Did he say early on that he was some form of engineer? Not a lot of observational logic at work here. A bit of a circus generally.