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VIVO Electric Honey Extractor 8 Frame Rack(only 4 Deep Frames), Stainless Steel, Powered Honeycomb Drum Spinner BEE-V004E
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- VIVO Electric Honey Extractor - With this product’s quiet 120V AC Motor, extracting honey has never been easier! The honey gate is elevated 17.2” from the floor to help keep the drum clear of extracted honey and allow room for a 5-gallon bucket underneath the gate.
- Steel Drum - The stainless steel drum on this 4-frame honey extractor is 25.5" tall and 18.5" in diameter, perfect for extracting a lot of honey at one time. The gate opening rests a mere 0.5” above the bottom of the barrel, so you can easily get most of the honey out of the extractor without having to tip it forward.
- Frames - This honey extractor fits shallow, medium, and deep frames and also keeps the metal gears enclosed to keep them clean of honey. You can choose to hold up to 8 small and medium frames or up to 4 large frames to extract your honey.
- Clear Lid - With a clear plastic lid, you can easily watch your honey as it spins.
- We've Got You Covered - This honey extractor comes with a limited 1-year Manufacturer warranty as well as friendly tech support to help with any questions or concerns.
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Product Description
Our Electric 4 to 8 Frame Honey Extractor (BEE-V004E) from VIVO is perfect for all levels of beekeeping! The solid extractor body is constructed of 201 Stainless Steel with metal gears. Safety feature built into the lids causes the motor to shut off when either lid is opened and automatically turns back on once they have been closed again. The double-sided top lid is made of clear plastic for easy viewing during honey extraction and is fitted with a magnet to conveniently hold the lid open. The stainless steel has a beautiful polished finish on the outside, and the long legs will easily fit over 5-gallon buckets. This extractor holds up to 8 small and medium frames, or up to 4 large frames to extract your honey.
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FRAMESThis solid honey extractor is constructed of 201 Stainless Steel and fits 8 small or medium frames, or 4 large frames at once. |
QUIET ELECTRIC MOTORThis 120V AC motor (runs off standard 110V AC wall power) has a built-in cooling fan. |
HONEY GATEThe cone-shaped bottom of the extractor with a 2" honey gate allows for efficient and easy honey drainage. |
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We Make It Easy.
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We don't just sell products... we sell solutions for needs encountered in the world.
Specifications
- Drum Height: 25.5"
- Diameter: 18.5"
- Distance from Honey Gate to Floor: 17.2"
- Total Extractor Height: 49.5"
Product information
Product Dimensions | 36 x 20 x 20 inches |
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Item Weight | 53.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | VIVO |
ASIN | B00SNEZVVI |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | BEE-V004E |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #47,709 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #224 in Beekeeping Supplies |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Easy to assemble | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 3.5 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the electric extractor. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to assemble, and is good value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, speed, and fit.
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Customers like the performance of the outdoor living product. For example, they say it works very well, runs fine, and is pleased with the operation. Some mention that the replacement works like a charm.
"...It worked perfectly. It is easy to load and unload frames. The basket spun smoothly and was well balanced...." Read more
"...I have no regrets as of yet. I spun 11 frames today and it worked flawlessly. Just take it easy with the speed...." Read more
"...I bolted mine down to 1" plywood 4X4 in size. It work great.. I am very PLEASED with my purchase and I am sure this machine will be around many..." Read more
"Worked like described. We put 3 full deep frames and it worked very well in a short time, like it emptied the honey in about 5-7 minutes spin time...." Read more
Customers like the value of the electric frame extractor. They mention it's a great investment, works well for the price, and is of good quality. Some are happy with the value and function of the product.
"This is a decent machine at a good price. I made several modifications that improved function...." Read more
"...in all, I am very happy with this extractor and feel it is well worth the investment...." Read more
"...I decided to give this a go since the price was right and it has the motor...." Read more
"Pros:It's affordableIt seems like it will last a few yearsQuick shippingGreat customer serviceCons:..." Read more
Customers find the outdoor living product easy to assemble. They mention it comes with minimal instructions, but it's easy to use. Some say that the cover, safety switches, and motor all work well.
"...It worked perfectly. It is easy to load and unload frames. The basket spun smoothly and was well balanced...." Read more
"...It arrived several days early. I had zero issues putting it together. I am pleased with the build quality so far. I have no regrets as of yet...." Read more
"...The assembly was easy and it is also easy to clean - no sharp edges...." Read more
"...I noticed that there were no instructions and the 3 fold pamphlet gave directions and also noticed it was from USA.. Big plus in my books.. Not..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the outdoor living product. They mention that it is easy to use, wash out, and disassemble. They also say the motor comes off easily for cleaning.
"...Cleanup was quick and easy (just don’t forget about the ball bearing)...." Read more
"...The unit that holds the honey frames is easy to remove for cleaning. Extracts honey from the frames fairly fast leaving very little in the comb...." Read more
"...It was also very easy to wash out and clean up. For the money I have no regrets. Only time will tell how it holds up." Read more
"...control range, and the frame basket appears well constructed and easy to clean...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the outdoor living product. Some mention it's a decent machine for the money, while others say that it only has okay quality. The frame basket appears well constructed and easy to clean, while still others say the legs are a bit flimsy and the honey gate is on the floppy side. The plastic bushing in the coupling did break.
"This is a decent machine at a good price. I made several modifications that improved function...." Read more
"...The extractor is well built, good quality material and quite sturdy...." Read more
"...The plastic bushing in the coupling did break, but what do you expect with with plastic? Luckily Vivo sells a pack of five for under $20...." Read more
"...I had zero issues putting it together. I am pleased with the build quality so far. I have no regrets as of yet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the outdoor living product. Some mention that it's much easier, faster, and removes more honey. The motor drives great and is fully adjustable. However, others say that it moves up speed slowly, has not enough rpm to efficiently extract the honey, and that the speed control doesn't turn the motor on until about 20-30%.
"...The motor is quiet and smooth. The rheostat control smoothly adjusts speeds. There is a small ball bearing that the basket rests on...." Read more
"...Once cleaned out and I had frames uncapped the device was quiet and smooth...." Read more
"...Great customer serviceCons:The speed controller is not very smoothDifficult to get the last few pounds of honey out..." Read more
"...The motor runs smooth throughout the entire control range, and the frame basket appears well constructed and easy to clean...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the outdoor living product. Some mention that it's easy setup, tall enough for a 5 gallon bucket and filter to fit below the honey gate, and holds quite a few shallow or deep frames. However, others say that the pieces aren't terribly well fit to each other, the full frames can be a tad bit narrow, and the medium frames are a little tight going in.
"...It is great to be able to place 8 frames at a time and it works so quickly we have save a lot of time...." Read more
"...(although I have now discovered that one leg is slightly longer than the other two, presumably to aid in the honey’s flow..." Read more
"...Pretty good price for an electric extractor. Easy setup. Tall enough for a 5 gallon bucket and filter to fit below the honey gate without having to..." Read more
"...gate sits easy to high difficulty taking last off honey out, frames barely fit in, the plexiglass connected to TWO auto off switch very flimsy and..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the vibration of the outdoor living product. They mention that the unit wobbles, does shake when the load is uneven, and rattles and shakes. The frames can be imbalanced and vibrate even at low speeds, making it hard to balance.
"...When first spinning new frames, there can be vibrations due to imbalances. If this is the case, just use a lower initial spin setting...." Read more
"...I rated it a 4 out of 5 mostly because of the weak bushing. The unit will wobble but bolting it to a concrete floor helps it immensely." Read more
"...It is a little wobblier than I would like (unmounted)..." Read more
"...garage floor without bolting it down to anything and there was virtually no vibration and the extractor didn’t tend to “walk” while spinning...." Read more
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First, wrap the spindle cushion assembly (that holds the red star-shaped rubber coupler) with electrical tape... this will prevent uncoupling during vibrations that can occur at the beginning of the process. I do not believe that the taping will interfere greatly with the intended dampening function.
Next, purchase and install metric M8 Knurled Clamping Nuts (Amazon B0987XQ8GQ) and/or Threaded Ball Knobs (Amazon B019RATXWY), replacing the nuts securing the top frame... eliminating the need for wrenches when cleaning.
I use a 1/2 inch plywood base 4 foot square, or more, with carriage bolts that attach to the three legs using wing nuts. Storage is easy when not in use.
When first spinning new frames, there can be vibrations due to imbalances. If this is the case, just use a lower initial spin setting. After the honey spins out of the combs, the vibrations will usually ease. It can help to spin each side twice to eventually allow a faster spin speed.
The units legs are placed so lifting one leg allows tilting to better drain contents through the drain hatch.
It would be nice to have a braking device, but that would add a major cost.
Cleaning is easy with a pressure washer, but it is not a necessity.
The extractor arrived last week. It was well packed, had no damage at all and all the parts were there. Assembly was a breeze taking 15-20 minutes. All you need to do is bolt on the legs and plexiglass tops. The extractor is well built, good quality material and quite sturdy. The basket is heavy and designed well and holds the frames perfectly in place during extraction. The motor is quiet and smooth. The rheostat control smoothly adjusts speeds. There is a small ball bearing that the basket rests on. When cleaning the tank you have to be careful not to lose the bearing as it will fall out of place if you tip the unit over.
After assembly and washing out the tank, I harvested 4 medium frames so I could test it out. It worked perfectly. It is easy to load and unload frames. The basket spun smoothly and was well balanced. I had the extractor sitting on the garage floor without bolting it down to anything and there was virtually no vibration and the extractor didn’t tend to “walk” while spinning. A 5-gallon bucket and strainer fits easily under the honey gate, but there isn’t much room left to tip the drum over to drain the last of the honey. You may want to find a way to elevate it a little more to make tipping the tank easier. Cleanup was quick and easy (just don’t forget about the ball bearing).
All in all, I am very happy with this extractor and feel it is well worth the investment. Hopefully I’ll continue to feel this way after several more uses next spring.
No, there are no instructions but it wasn't an issue to figure out how to put it together. Once cleaned out and I had frames uncapped the device was quiet and smooth. I started with 4 mediums radially and then after 20-30 minutes I'd add 4 full ones, so 8 frames in the extractor but only 4 full at a time. I'd then pull the first 4 and replace those will full honey frames. I'm sure it could handle 8 full frames but this worked fine for me.
For those complaining about it shaking, you do need to mount it to a pallet or directly to your floor. It's also incredibly important to balance your frames. All of mine were completely full and uncapped with a hot knife so they were all level and evenly weighted. With a little care I had no issues with shaking at all.
It did arrive with a broken top plexi shield, likely fault to the shipper. I emailed Vivo and they had one to me in just a few days! Great customer service and a great product for the price.