Worldwide Beekeeping
Beekeeping => General Beekeeping => Topic started by: pistolpete on May 05, 2015, 11:10:35 pm
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I'm the proud new owner of a 30 frame Maxant extractor (the unit looks to be 30 years old or so, but runs like new). It's way bigger than I need, but for $750 I could not pass it up. I'm thinking I might trade someone for the 20 frame version though. This thing is really quite big.
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That sounds like a score to me!
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What an awesome deal! Congrats on a great find
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I think the subconscious........Was telling you something!
So the real story comes out......why the 4 hives were split so heavily to make 11. :yes: :laugh:
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I think I paid a bit more than that for a 3100P Maxant. It is a THREE frame extractor. Great purchase.
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Great find!!
Now you just need more hives and a honey house :yes:
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I am jealous and you need to send me that extractor Pistol Pete since you don't really need that extractor anyway.
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I thought about offering a swap, but I really like my 20 frame maxant. If you could throw in a maxant 16 gallon bottling bucket I'd consider a straight trade. Just to help you out of course! :laugh: :D
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LOL Everyone has to be a comedian!! Good thing I never do that! ;D
Just because its a 30 frame extractor doesnt mean you have to put 30 frames in it.. two frames across from each other will still extract.. And, as mentioned.. I also recall someone talking about expanding?
my 24 frame extractor is also a beast, but theres no way I am giving it up. I will use it until I reach my first million in the business account, then I will consider upgrading :P :laugh: :laugh:
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Great name, great price. You can't go wrong with that deal. :)
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Great price and find Pete.
Did the guy have any other equipment to sell uncapper wax spinner sumps and pumps, bottling tanks?
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:yah:
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There is a bunch of other stuff for sale. It's actually one of the local long time bee keepers that passed away. His wife is selling the gear off. There is a 600+ pound stainless bottling tank ($300?) and a couple of smaller ones that look like they hold maybe 15 or 20 gallons ($75 each). Also a garage full of used boxes. If you're in the market Apisbees, I can pass on an email address to you.
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Other than the size, I have no complaints with that extractor. OK - it does take about a medium super to "grease it up" each year. :) Otherwise - a well made piece of equipment that should last for generations. I've downsized and am really torn about trading mine off.
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I made a tilting stand for my 20 frame extractor so I didn't have to let extra pounds sit in the bottom of the extractor.