{"product_id":"hive-butler-swarm-and-uncapping-tank","title":"Hive Butler Swarm and Uncapping Tank","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eHive Butler Uncapping Tank\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hive Butler Swarm and Uncapping Tank is your perfect uncapping solution, designed to streamline \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/honey-extractor-line\"\u003ehoney uncapping\u003c\/a\u003e. Ideal for the small scale \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/sting-stopper-professional-ventilated-beekeeping-suit-beekeper-white\"\u003ebeekeeper\u003c\/a\u003e, this versatile kit ensures efficient honey collection and processing, making it an essential tool for both hobbyists and professional beekeepers. Plus, it works great for collecting \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-swarm-of-bees\/\"\u003eswarms\u003c\/a\u003e, storing drawn combs, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tote has slots to securely hold 10 deep, medium or shallow frames securely to avoid shifting or falling over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included in the Kit: Honey Frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Solid Bottom Tote with Honey Valve Hole\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures easy and controlled honey drainage, minimizing mess and waste. It includes a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/no-leak-honey-gate\"\u003ehoney gate\u003c\/a\u003e, which functions as a valve to allow \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-nectar-or-honey-flow\/\"\u003ehoney to flow\u003c\/a\u003e out while keeping bees inside the hive. It can double as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/bottling-bucket-and-lid-with-pre-drilled-whole\"\u003ebottling bucket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Durable Honey Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allows precise control over honey flow, reducing spillage and improving efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Open Bottom Tote\u003c\/strong\u003e: This multipurpose uncapping tub is made of heavy-duty, quarter-inch-thick polyethylene, designed for honey harvesting, storage, and bottling. It includes features such as a honey gate, grid, and lid, and is specifically designed and produced as a food-grade uncapping tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Perforated Screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Efficiently separates capping wax from honey, ensuring pure, high-quality honey collection. Keeping your uncapping process efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Solid Lid\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keeps the contents secure and clean, protecting your honey from contaminants and keeping the honey smell in to prevent bees from finding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003emedium frame\u003c\/a\u003e with a stainless steel screw to allow for easy pivoting and uncapping of frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Crossbar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the honey frame in place during uncapping, making the process easier and less messy. It is practical and useful for beekeepers, especially during the honey harvesting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.4 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24x21x19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Ventilated Lid Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ventilated lid is optional and can extend the use of the product for other parts of beekeeping. Using the perforated lid with the solid bottom tote, the tote can be used to \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-swarm-of-bees\/\"\u003ecollect swarms\u003c\/a\u003e. But shouldn’t be used as an actual \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-box-trap?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b436032c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eswarm trap.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24x21x1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using the solid bottom tote and the included solid lid, it can be used when inspecting a colony for holding frames safely while outside the hive. It can also be used as a place to hold frames when harvesting \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/frames-and-foundation\"\u003eframes of honey\u003c\/a\u003e from the box prior to extracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsage Instructions for Honey Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Place the solid bottom tote on a stable surface and attach the honey valve. Position the open bottom tote on top and place the perforated screen inside. Place the uncapping frame in a slot and close the honey valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtracting Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uncap the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/comb-honey-cassettes\"\u003ehoneycomb frames\u003c\/a\u003e and place each honey frame in the tank. Allow the honey to drain through the screen into the bottom tote while preparing other honey frames for the extractor. As the cappings fall off, the honey drips down into the tank. Place the uncapped frames in the tank to keep the process organized and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraining Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transfer honey into your storage containers using the honey valve. Collect the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/how-to-clean-render-and-filter-bees-wax\/\"\u003ewax cappings\u003c\/a\u003e for further processing of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/pure-beeswax\"\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/a\u003e. The tank facilitates the honey harvest by making the process easier and less messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean the uncapping tub thoroughly with hot water and soap after each use to maintain hygiene and prolong its lifespan. Proper maintenance is crucial for an efficient extraction process and to ensure the quality of your honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/honey-harvesting-supplies\"\u003eHarvesting and Bottling\u003c\/a\u003e products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our line of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/honey-extractor-line\"\u003eHoney Extractors here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Hive Butler Uncapping Tank Kit","offer_id":47499261804767,"sku":"HV BUTLER UNC TANK","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ventilated Lid - Optional","offer_id":47499261837535,"sku":"HV BUTLER VENT LD","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5869\/7695\/files\/Hive-Butler-Swarm-and-Uncapping-Tank-Hive-Butler-Uncapping-Tank-Kit-Foxhound-Bee-Company_b7dffa16-958c-4edd-809a-99e96929878c.png?v=1760679362","url":"https:\/\/laxaaurasolutionsltd.myshopify.com\/products\/hive-butler-swarm-and-uncapping-tank","provider":"Ludus Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}