The Association has equipment used in the extraction and processing of honey and wax available for loan by Members. They are typically either large and/or infrequently used items. The equipment is kept at various locations in our area. Loan is normally free.
Crathes Apiary
Graham Torrie, Torphins
Tel: 07594 063703
Email: grahamtorrie001@gmail.com
- Extractor (manual) – Large, nine frame, manual radial extractor
- Electric uncapping knife
- Refractometer
- Heated uncapping tray
- Warming Cabinet – Accommodates two 30 lb buckets and gently warms them to desired temperature up to 70 oC.
- Candle-making kit – Includes bain marie for melting wax, various moulds, wicks and other accessories
Aboyne
Jenny Lewis, Aboyne AB34 5FB
Tel: 07772 186654
Email: jenniferlewis1983@gmail.com
- Kochstar Wax Melter ll
Drumoak
Ken Church, Drumoak AB31 5EL
Tel: 07410 451542
Email: diverneth@live.co.uk
- Universal lightweight 9-frame radial extractor
- Heated uncapping tray
- Electric uncapping knife
- Heather honey press
Aberdeen (Bridge of Don)
Sandy Gordon, Danestone AB22 8AJ
Tel: 01224 484540
- Honey extractors
- Mini-melters
- Heather honey press
- Wax extractor
- Wax foundation press
Longside (Mintlaw/Peterhead)
Erling Watt, Longside AB42 4XQ
Tel: 07429 454572
Email: erling2012@gmail.com
- Unimel stainless steel 3-frame tangential extractor
- Heated uncapping tray
- Electric uncapping knife
- Heather honey press
- Wax melter