We did build something similar ,but we did use a very large freezer old box,so I can tell you,it works very well for warming those frames ful of honey.
We build two levels of wood racks and we are able to feet 120 frames(deeps) .We have 2000 hives (double deeps each) ,here in Az.We don't use it just in november and in march after we arrive from almond pollination.After that Arizona gets hot.
In the past, melting six granulated pails in my other cabinet, I'd run it at 47c for four days and it would be warm enough to strain. If the honey is already strained and just needs to be packed, I expect 45c for at least three days...will have to experiment with times and temperatures.
@@ThatBeeMan Heating up to 37°C (98.6 F) causes loss of nearly 200 components, part of which are antibacterial. Heating up to 40°C (104 F) destroys invertase, an important enzyme. Heating up to 50°C (122 F) for more than 48 hrs. turns the honey into caramel (the most valuable honey sugars become analogous to sugar). Heating honey higher than 140 degrees F for more than 2 hours will cause rapid degradation. Heating honey higher than 160 for any time period will cause rapid degradation and caramelization. Generally any larger temperature fluctuation (10°C is ideal for preservation of ripe honey) causes decay. -John Skinner, University of Tennessee
We did build something similar ,but we did use a very large freezer old box,so I can tell you,it works very well for warming those frames ful of honey.
I did get a freezer for that purpose, then realized it would be way too small for what I need. I'm very happy with this new cabinet.
My freezer is very large is a .comercial grade.But if you are happy.... is very good ,as longer does the job.Have the Best!
@@geanitsucuneli4791 You can fit twelve five-gallon pails?
We build two levels of wood racks and we are able to feet 120 frames(deeps) .We have 2000 hives (double deeps each) ,here in Az.We don't use it just in november and in march after we arrive from almond pollination.After that Arizona gets hot.
Looks like a great idea. How did it work out?
Thanks. It actually works great! ua-cam.com/video/hBngWBwDsnM/v-deo.html
What temp do you melt honey at? How long per melt?
In the past, melting six granulated pails in my other cabinet, I'd run it at 47c for four days and it would be warm enough to strain. If the honey is already strained and just needs to be packed, I expect 45c for at least three days...will have to experiment with times and temperatures.
@@ThatBeeMan Heating up to 37°C (98.6 F) causes loss of nearly 200 components, part of which are antibacterial. Heating up to 40°C (104 F) destroys invertase, an important enzyme. Heating up to 50°C (122 F) for more than 48 hrs. turns the honey into caramel (the most valuable honey sugars become analogous to sugar). Heating honey higher than 140 degrees F for more than 2 hours will cause rapid degradation. Heating honey higher than 160 for any time period will cause rapid degradation and caramelization. Generally any larger temperature fluctuation (10°C is ideal for preservation of ripe honey) causes decay.
-John Skinner, University of Tennessee
@@privatebubba8876 That's kinda why the honey never gets that hot.