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Nov 17, 2003 | 06:54 PM

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Ratgirl

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Quote:

Originally posted by wicky
I'll PM my new addy when I get it....

You do that and I'll mail you a jar of honey!

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:54 PM

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still

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:55 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ratgirl

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:56 PM

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ahhh, I see.

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:56 PM

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how does extraction work?

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:57 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by vtecmom

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:00 PM

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Ratgirl

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how does extraction work?

The frames of honey, which the bees have filled are put in the extractor - which, when it is spun creates a centrifuge to spin the honey out of the frames. The extractor I use holds two frames.

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:02 PM

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wicky

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oh cool!! A centrifuge!!! that's pretty high tech. How did they do it in the old days?

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:06 PM

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Ratgirl

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same way. I spin it manually

same as in the old days

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:09 PM

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ZGiRL

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OMG, I'd be scared of all those bees.

I've never been stung so I don't even know if I'm allergic!

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