Take advantage of the OCBA’s shared extraction equipment. This is a great resource, especially for beekeepers who are extracting for the first time.
Available Equipment
The OCBA’s extraction equipment is available only to members who join or renew by March 31 of the current year. There are two sets of equipment that can be rented. The rental charge for either extractor and the accessory tools is $5 per day (or part of day). A $40 deposit, cash or check, is required and will be refunded when all of the equipment is returned on time and in good condition. If the equipment is returned dirty, the $40 will not be refunded. The equipment may be rented for a maximum of four days.
Honey Extractors
OCBA has two honey extractors. The smaller extractor is a two-frame, tangential extractor. Because of its size and its plastic construction, it is easier to transport. The larger extractor is a six-frame, stainless steel, radial extractor.
Extracting Kits
| Large Extractor Kit | Small Extractor Kit |
|---|---|
| 6-frame stainless steel extractor | 2-frame plastic extractor |
| 1 Uncapping tank (3 parts) | 1 Plastic strainer |
| 1 Stainless steel strainer | 1 Yellow uncapping frame rest |
| 2 Plastic strainers | 1 Honey bucket with gate valve |
| 1 Cold uncapping knife | 1 10-frame fume board |
| 1 Hot uncapping knife | Honey B Gone Spray |
| 1 Honey bucket with gate valve | 1 Nylon bag strainer |
| 1 10-frame fume board | 1 Spatula |
| 1 8-frame fume board | 1 Uncapping scratcher |
| Honey B Gone Spray | 1 Uncapping needle roller |
| 1 Spatula | |
| 2 Uncapping scratchers |
Equipment Rental Policy
Before reserving the equipment, please read the club’s rental policy carefully.
Making a Reservation
Follow these steps to make a reservation:
- There are two calendars below: one for the large extractor and one for the small one.
- Rentals are available from April 1st through August 31st.
- Find free dates (light grey) when you want to reserve the extractor. Be sure to look at both calendars for the dates you need.
- Click once on each day, up to four consecutive days. The dates turn dark grey. If you choose more than four days, your request will be rejected.
- Provide your contact information in the short reservation form, add a note regarding which extractor you want, large or small, and click “Request”.
- Watch for an email from the equipment rental coordinator confirming your reservation and providing pick up information. Contact noglesby@bellsouth.net if there are any issues.