The 50-Litre Honey Settling Tank is a food-grade stainless steel processing vessel used at the clarification stage of commercial honey production in Kenya. After extraction, freshly extracted honey is transferred into the settling tank where wax particles, air bubbles, and debris float to the surface during a 24 to 48 hour settling period, allowing clean honey to be drawn off through the gate at the base. It is an essential step between extraction and bottling for any commercial honey operation.
What Is the 50-Litre Honey Settling Tank?
A honey settling tank is a stainless steel vessel used between the extraction and bottling stages of honey processing. The 50-Litre Settling Tank accepts freshly extracted honey from a 3-Frame or 6-Frame Honey Extractor through a double sieve at the top, which filters out wax particles and large debris on entry. The honey then settles for 24 to 48 hours, allowing remaining impurities to rise to the surface. Clean, clarified honey is then dispensed through the stainless steel honey gate at the base directly into packaging containers or jars. For larger commercial volumes, see the 100-Litre Honey Settling Tank at KSh 30,000.
What Is the Price of the 50-Litre Settling Tank in Kenya?
The 50-Litre Honey Settling Tank is priced at KSh 20,000 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 | 50 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 for bottling |
| Settling Time | 24 to 48 hours recommended |
| Compatible With | 3-frame and 6-frame honey extractors |
| Suitable Scale | Small to mid-scale commercial honey production |
| Price | KSh 20,000 |
Who Needs the 50-Litre Settling Tank?
- Commercial Farmers: Honey farmers bottling honey for retail, cooperative, or export markets who need a food-grade clarification step between extraction and packaging to produce clean, market-ready honey.
- CBOs and Cooperatives: Community honey processing groups handling collective harvests from member farms who need a shared settling vessel for post-extraction processing.
- NGOs and Development Organisations: Processing equipment for beneficiary honey value chain projects. The 50-litre capacity is right-sized for community-scale operations.
- County Governments: County agricultural programmes establishing or upgrading honey processing infrastructure for demonstration or commercial farmer support facilities.
How to Use the 50-Litre Honey Settling Tank
- Position the tank. Place the settling tank on a raised, stable surface ā at least 30 cm above your bottling area ā so the honey gate at the base can drain freely into containers below.
- Transfer extracted honey. Pour freshly extracted honey from the extractor into the settling tank through the double sieve lid. The sieve filters wax particles and debris as honey enters.
- Allow to settle. Leave the honey undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours. Wax particles, air bubbles, and fine debris will rise to the surface during this period.
- Skim the surface. Before bottling, gently skim any wax or foam from the surface of the honey using a clean spoon or skimmer.
- Bottle through the honey gate. Open the gate at the base slowly and fill containers or jars directly. Clean the tank thoroughly with warm water after each 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
- Call or WhatsApp: 0797 764 747
- Trusted by commercial farmers, CBOs, and NGOs across Kenya
- Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments
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
Why do I need a honey settling tank?
A honey settling tank removes wax particles, air bubbles, and fine debris from freshly extracted honey before bottling. This clarification step is essential for producing clean, market-ready honey that meets retail and export presentation standards. Honey bottled directly from the extractor without settling will contain visible wax and foam.
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 commercial operations using a 3-frame extractor and managing up to 20 hives per harvest. The 100-Litre Settling Tank at KSh 30,000 suits larger commercial operations and cooperatives managing higher harvest volumes.
How long does honey take to settle in the tank?
Allow 24 to 48 hours for honey to settle fully. In warm weather, honey flows more freely and settling is faster. In cooler conditions or for thicker honey varieties, allow the full 48 hours before bottling.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the 50-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.
