The 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank is a large-capacity food-grade stainless steel processing vessel used at the clarification stage of high-volume commercial honey production in Kenya. It is designed for commercial apiaries, cooperative processing facilities, and county government honey value chain programmes that process large harvest volumes and require a settling vessel capable of handling output from a 6-Frame Honey Extractor over multiple extraction cycles. For smaller operations, see the 50-Litre Honey Settling Tank at KSh 20,000.
What Is the 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank?
A honey settling tank is a stainless steel vessel used between extraction and bottling to clarify honey. The 100-Litre Settling Tank accepts freshly extracted honey through a double sieve lid that filters wax particles and debris on entry. The honey settles for 24 to 48 hours, allowing impurities to rise to the surface, then clean honey is drawn off through the stainless steel gate at the base directly into packaging containers or bulk storage vessels. The 100-litre capacity is the standard choice for commercial honey operations in Kenya processing high volumes per harvest season.
What Is the Price of the 100-Litre Settling Tank in Kenya?
The 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank is priced at KSh 30,000 at Urban Beekeepers in Nairobi. In stock ā no lead time. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Nationwide delivery available. Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments. Call 0797 764 747 or message via WhatsApp to order.
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Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 litres |
| Material | Food-grade stainless steel |
| Lid / Sieve | Double sieve lid ā filters wax and debris on entry |
| Honey Gate | Stainless steel honey gate at the base |
| Settling Time | 24 to 48 hours recommended |
| Compatible With | 3-frame and 6-frame honey extractors |
| Suitable Scale | Large commercial and cooperative honey processing |
| Price | KSh 30,000 |
Who Needs the 100-Litre Settling Tank?
- Commercial Farmers: Large-scale honey farmers managing 20 or more hives per harvest who need a settling vessel capable of handling full extractor output across multiple extraction cycles per harvest day.
- Cooperative Processing Facilities: Honey cooperatives collecting frames from multiple member farms and processing large aggregate volumes in a shared facility.
- County Governments: County agricultural programmes establishing honey processing infrastructure for commercial farmer groups or demonstration facilities.
- NGOs and Development Organisations: Development programmes setting up shared honey processing centres as income-generating infrastructure for beneficiary farmer groups.
How to Use the 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank
- Position on a raised surface. Place the settling tank at least 30 to 40 cm above your bottling area so the honey gate drains freely into containers below.
- Fill through the sieve lid. Pour extracted honey from the extractor through the double sieve lid. The sieve removes wax particles and debris as honey enters.
- Allow 24 to 48 hours to settle. Leave undisturbed. Wax, air bubbles, and impurities will rise to the surface during settling.
- Skim the surface. Before bottling, remove any wax or foam from the surface using a clean skimmer or spoon.
- Bottle through the honey gate. Open the gate slowly to fill containers directly. Clean the tank with warm water after every use.
Why Buy From Urban Beekeepers?
- Kenya’s best beekeeping equipment shop ā stocking high-quality and genuine beekeeping equipment
- In stock ā same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Nationwide delivery to all major towns across Kenya
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Shipping and Delivery
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 50-litre and 100-litre settling tank?
Capacity. The 50-Litre Settling Tank at KSh 20,000 suits small to mid-scale operations managing up to 20 hives per harvest. The 100-Litre Settling Tank at KSh 30,000 suits larger commercial operations and cooperative processing facilities handling higher harvest volumes across multiple extraction cycles per harvest day.
How long should honey settle before bottling?
Allow 24 to 48 hours. In warm conditions honey settles faster. For thicker or higher-moisture honey varieties, allow the full 48 hours to ensure all wax particles and air bubbles have risen to the surface before bottling.
Is the settling tank suitable for export-grade honey production?
Yes. The 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank is constructed from food-grade stainless steel and meets the hygiene requirements for commercial honey intended for retail packaging and export. Proper settling and bottling from a food-grade vessel is a prerequisite for most export and institutional buyer standards.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank outside Nairobi?
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
