Thank you so much for this video - it was the first time I've seen reference to both the importance and utility to having dual outlet types. Now that I've seen yours, it seems so obvious. Much appreciated.
Thanks for this. I'm looking to grow my bee keeping and honey production. I'm going into my third year and now have 9 hives. would love to double or triple my colonies next year. We'll see how this winter goes. So far most are looking good. So, I'll be really happy to get at least 7 hives through the winter. Two are really small so I'm considering stacking them. Anyway. I'm liking your video's. lots of great info. I can't wait to get rid of my gate valve.
This is really good stuff. Great ideas. Thanks a lot, Nathan. I just finished my second season. Went from 8 production hives & 650lbs to 17 production hives & 1650lbs. Need to get more efficient with my processes.
Nice mods. I wanted to change up my water drain, but just never did it. I drain it once a year, so I just deal with it, but you’re correct, it’s not efficient. Love the artistry touch. That’s by far the best mod of all.
Thank you again for sharing how you are getting things done. So many of us are juggling a full time job as well and need all the tips we can get. Thank you sir.
Valuable information. Trying to get a better setup for next season. This answered many questions. Hopefully see you again at Hive Life. Thanks and take care.
Thank you for giving us an insight to your operations and some of the issues you overcome or adapt to!! Best wishes to you on your honey business and take care!!!
very nice modifications and set up. The issue with the assembly trying to rotate i think could be helped by a bracket attached similarly to the shelf with the scale on it. this bracket would then contact the underside of the coupler that the bottling valve is attached to. this would absorb the force exerted when opening the bottling valve away from the threaded nipple welded to the tank and also prevent the clockwise rotation of the assembly. Thanks for sharing.
That would certainly work Randall. I may rig something up. It's not a real issue unless I get too forceful pulling the lever, and even then it's just annoying.
So valuable to learn how you work through the same issues that we all encounter. Curious to learn if you are interested into expanding into creamed honey production.
I’d like to do cinnamon creamed honey as well as a hot honey. I’ve got to have my permits before I can do flavors though. I’ll try to work on recipes and process over the winter.
Great ideas all around! Can you please send a link or describe how you made and attached the platform that holds the scale and bottle? Same for the honey labeling platform.
Is that a 1000 hydraulic cart stand from Harbor Freight? Would it support a 42 gallon full tank of honey in the up position, you think, for a long period of time. Looking to use it as a stand for a holding tank.
nice,...i just ordered a dripless valve 1 inch female,straight threads not npt,dont have tank yet,but have a stainless bulkhead fitting for it,youve put alot into that,giving me ideas
@@DuckRiverHoney it came ,its actually 3/4 inch ( G ) british standard pipe bsp thread straight ...not npt,(china)..... hillcos looks really nice ,im sure i can find adapters to what ever size tank outlet tri clamp,or standard honey gate
Hey Nathan, Can you share links to where you got your 3 way valve and stainless fittings. I am setting up my honey processing room and want to mimic this set up! Thanks, Noah
Like others I like your thought process on how to save effort/labor. I appreciate the effort and quality of your videos and I believe you do a very good job at making them. Just a thought but how about using a stainless steel 1"union between your tank and 3 way valve so the discharge pipe is always adjustable once the iron pipe threads are tight?
Can you give a link to he thank you are using? We are tying to help a beekeeper in the country of Georgia improve his operations. He has over 100 hives. We checked on the automatic bottling machines but they are too expensive. I’d love to figure out a way to diy this setup for them.
How is the no drip valve? Does it pour fast enough? I generally use 16 fluid ounce jars. Doing it with the bucket n knife valve and dreaming about torching a keg and using one of those high fluting dispensing valves.
Very COOL. Thanks, I've got some new ideas on how to minimize my touches. I'm surprised you started with such a big bottling tank, given the size of your operation. I would have guessed you would have gone with the 16 gallon Maxant. Why did you decide to go big? Are you happy you did?
I found that tank used with a blender mixer at a very good price. But I’m very glad I got one this big because I’ve grown into it. You can put less honey in a big tank, but you can’t put more honey in a small tank. Also, honey needs to settle for at least a day after you fill the tank before bottling.
Use a rubber spatula from your wife’s kitchen. I wipe the top inside of the bucket so that it doesn’t drip on my arm. The soft silicone doesn’t scratch the bucket.
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Well thought out setup. I liked the outline of the bottles on your scale that probably saves a lot of time and reduces any messes.
Sharpie markers are cheap and save a lot of time!
Thank you so much for this video - it was the first time I've seen reference to both the importance and utility to having dual outlet types. Now that I've seen yours, it seems so obvious. Much appreciated.
Makes sense to me too! Thanks
Thanks for this. I'm looking to grow my bee keeping and honey production. I'm going into my third year and now have 9 hives. would love to double or triple my colonies next year. We'll see how this winter goes. So far most are looking good. So, I'll be really happy to get at least 7 hives through the winter. Two are really small so I'm considering stacking them. Anyway. I'm liking your video's. lots of great info. I can't wait to get rid of my gate valve.
Working smarter, not harder! Nice set up Nathan.
Thanks Zelma!
That efficiency is time for the family. Very nice setup.
Thanks Russell! You making any more lemon creamed honey?
@@DuckRiverHoney Got a batch just coming out of the cooler today. I'll bring you some to TN in Jan.
Thanks, I’ll trade you.
This is really good stuff. Great ideas. Thanks a lot, Nathan. I just finished my second season. Went from 8 production hives & 650lbs to 17 production hives & 1650lbs. Need to get more efficient with my processes.
I moved out of labeling on the kitchen table this year. Had to cut the time down.
Nice mods. I wanted to change up my water drain, but just never did it. I drain it once a year, so I just deal with it, but you’re correct, it’s not efficient. Love the artistry touch. That’s by far the best mod of all.
Thanks Mike!
Thank you again for sharing how you are getting things done. So many of us are juggling a full time job as well and need all the tips we can get. Thank you sir.
Thanks Matt.
Valuable information. Trying to get a better setup for next season. This answered many questions. Hopefully see you again at Hive Life. Thanks and take care.
Thanks!
Nathan that’s an awesome setup! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Meloney!
Hey Nathan!
I have a Lyson bottling tank but I need to make some modifications similar to what you have done. Thanks for the ideas!
Thanks Jeff
great ideas. I was thinking about that lift for the extractor. I will need a better bottling system for next year. thanks for showing the upgrades
Thanks Harris
Thank you for giving us an insight to your operations and some of the issues you overcome or adapt to!! Best wishes to you on your honey business and take care!!!
Thanks Ed!
very nice modifications and set up. The issue with the assembly trying to rotate i think could be helped by a bracket attached similarly to the shelf with the scale on it. this bracket would then contact the underside of the coupler that the bottling valve is attached to. this would absorb the force exerted when opening the bottling valve away from the threaded nipple welded to the tank and also prevent the clockwise rotation of the assembly. Thanks for sharing.
That would certainly work Randall. I may rig something up. It's not a real issue unless I get too forceful pulling the lever, and even then it's just annoying.
I use those same bottles! Good idea to make a larger outlet to empty the tank.
Thanks!
You really put a lot of thought into everything. I feel like we are related lol. Thanks for the video like always
Thanks Dave. I got some shirts. Email me at nathan@duckriverhoney.com and I’ll get one to you.
Very nice & well thought out set up! Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate it.
Very efficient. Love your videos. They give me something to strive towards. Thanks
Thanks Joe, I’m just figuring it out as I go. 😂
So valuable to learn how you work through the same issues that we all encounter. Curious to learn if you are interested into expanding into creamed honey production.
I’d like to do cinnamon creamed honey as well as a hot honey. I’ve got to have my permits before I can do flavors though. I’ll try to work on recipes and process over the winter.
Great ideas all around! Can you please send a link or describe how you made and attached the platform that holds the scale and bottle? Same for the honey labeling platform.
I just made it out of angle iron. Measured, cut and welded.
I wish I would have done this mod to my 42. I need to just bite the bullet and empty it and just do it. Nice overview on your suggested mod.
Use a threaded union to install. Allows you to adjust it and lock it down.
@@DuckRiverHoney I just ordered the parts to build a setup like yours, I will let you know how it goes.
Great setup. I am sure you will have upgraded ideas and make everything faster. The square bottles are nice. ❤️🐝
Thanks Michael. From here I’ll probably just add products like creamed honey and hot honey. A second bottling tank would make that easier.
@@DuckRiverHoney i tried creamed honey with cinnamon and people really like it.
Is that a 1000 hydraulic cart stand from Harbor Freight? Would it support a 42 gallon full tank of honey in the up position, you think, for a long period of time. Looking to use it as a stand for a holding tank.
Thanks 4 sharing 😊 Good stuff
Thanks Bob!
Excellent and well thought out setup! Thank you for sharing ☺️
Thanks!
nice,...i just ordered a dripless valve 1 inch female,straight threads not npt,dont have tank yet,but have a stainless bulkhead fitting for it,youve put alot into that,giving me ideas
Thanks Mark
@@DuckRiverHoney it came ,its actually 3/4 inch ( G ) british standard pipe bsp thread straight ...not npt,(china)..... hillcos looks really nice ,im sure i can find adapters to what ever size tank outlet tri clamp,or standard honey gate
Yeah adapters can be an issue. I wish my extractors had threaded outlets but they just have gates which will make it a little harder to use a sump.
@@DuckRiverHoney hillco has a 3d printed gate adapter to tri- clamp sanitary fitting
Hey Nathan,
Can you share links to where you got your 3 way valve and stainless fittings. I am setting up my honey processing room and want to mimic this set up!
Thanks,
Noah
I got the parts from pipingnow.com. Look for 3way ball valve, L type.
Cool set up nat!!
Thanks Mark
Like others I like your thought process on how to save effort/labor. I appreciate the effort and quality of your videos and I believe you do a very good job at making them. Just a thought but how about using a stainless steel 1"union between your tank and 3 way valve so the discharge pipe is always adjustable once the iron pipe threads are tight?
That might work better, thanks!
Well thought out. When I grow up imma get a tank. They are proud if them. Gate on a bucket for now 😃
Bottling tank is probably the best purchase after a good extractor. It sure makes life easier.
Can you give a link to he thank you are using? We are tying to help a beekeeper in the country of Georgia improve his operations. He has over 100 hives. We checked on the automatic bottling machines but they are too expensive. I’d love to figure out a way to diy this setup for them.
www.maxantindustries.com/bottling.html
@@DuckRiverHoney you’re AWESOME! ☺️
👍
Awesome video.
Thanks Brent!
How is the no drip valve? Does it pour fast enough? I generally use 16 fluid ounce jars. Doing it with the bucket n knife valve and dreaming about torching a keg and using one of those high fluting dispensing valves.
It works well. I average bottling and labeling somewhere around 100 lbs per hour with this setup.
What's your havest per year? Single or multiple/seanonal harvests?
I pulled about 2100 lbs this year in a couple spring harvests. Fall flow wasn’t that good.
Good info. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks!
Very COOL. Thanks, I've got some new ideas on how to minimize my touches. I'm surprised you started with such a big bottling tank, given the size of your operation. I would have guessed you would have gone with the 16 gallon Maxant. Why did you decide to go big? Are you happy you did?
I found that tank used with a blender mixer at a very good price. But I’m very glad I got one this big because I’ve grown into it. You can put less honey in a big tank, but you can’t put more honey in a small tank. Also, honey needs to settle for at least a day after you fill the tank before bottling.
Hi, where did you buy the non drip valve?
It’s a Maxant valve.
Another upgrade…
Attache the no drip valve to the ball valve with a coupler fittings. If you need to clean the no drip.
Thanks Justin
Use a rubber spatula from your wife’s kitchen. I wipe the top inside of the bucket so that it doesn’t drip on my arm. The soft silicone doesn’t scratch the bucket.
Thanks
My honey tastes like metal after storing it in this tank. Not sure what to do
What tank do you have?
Great vid. Keep producing. psm1212
Thanks Patrick!