The Honey Settling Bucket is a food-grade plastic bucket with a honey gate fitted at the base, used to settle and clarify freshly extracted honey before bottling. It is the most affordable settling solution available at Urban Beekeepers ā an ideal choice for new beekeepers, small-scale operations, or as a secondary settling vessel alongside a Settling Tank in larger commercial operations. The sealed lid keeps honey protected during the 24 to 48 hour settling period.
What Is the Honey Settling Bucket?
A honey settling bucket serves the same clarification function as a stainless steel settling tank but in a lower-capacity, lower-cost form. Freshly extracted honey is poured into the bucket through a Honey Sieve, the lid is sealed, and the honey is left to settle for 24 to 48 hours. During settling, wax particles and air bubbles rise to the surface while clean honey collects at the base. The honey gate at the base is then opened to fill Honey Packaging Bottles or Honey Packaging Containers directly. For larger commercial volumes, upgrade to the 50-Litre Settling Tank or 100-Litre Settling Tank.
What Is the Price of the Honey Settling Bucket in Kenya?
The Honey Settling Bucket is priced at KSh 1,200 at Urban Beekeepers in Nairobi. In stock ā same-day delivery within Nairobi. 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 |
|---|---|
| Material | Food-grade plastic ā safe for honey storage |
| Honey Gate | Fitted gate at base for controlled bottling |
| Lid | Sealable lid ā keeps honey clean during settling |
| Use Stage | Post-extraction settling and clarification before bottling |
| Suitable For | New beekeepers, small-scale and home operations |
| Price | KSh 1,200 |
Who Needs the Honey Settling Bucket?
- New Beekeepers: An accessible, affordable entry point into proper honey settling and bottling practice for beekeepers processing small initial harvests.
- Small-Scale Commercial Farmers: Beekeepers managing 1 to 5 hives who produce modest volumes per harvest and do not yet need the capacity of a full stainless steel settling tank.
- CBOs and Cooperatives: Useful as a secondary settling vessel during large group harvest days, or for settling smaller specialty honey batches separately from the main volume.
How to Use the Honey Settling Bucket
- Filter honey into the bucket. Pour freshly extracted honey through a Honey Sieve placed over the bucket opening to remove wax and debris on entry.
- Seal the lid and leave to settle. Close the lid securely and leave the bucket undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours in a warm location. Wax and air bubbles will rise to the surface.
- Skim the surface before bottling. Remove any wax or foam from the surface of the honey with a clean spoon before opening the honey gate.
- Bottle through the honey gate. Open the honey gate slowly to fill containers placed below. Close the gate between fills to prevent dripping.
- Clean after use. Rinse the bucket and honey gate with warm water after each use. Allow to dry fully with the lid open before storing.
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
What is the difference between a honey settling bucket and a settling tank?
Both settle and clarify honey using the same gravity-based method. The difference is material, capacity, and durability. The Honey Settling Bucket is made from food-grade plastic, is more affordable at KSh 1,200, and suits small-scale operations. The Stainless Steel Settling Tanks are more durable, food-grade certified for commercial production, and available in 50-litre (KSh 20,000) and 100-litre (KSh 30,000) capacities for larger commercial volumes.
Is the plastic honey settling bucket safe for honey?
Yes. The Honey Settling Bucket is made from food-grade plastic that is safe for contact with honey intended for human consumption. Always confirm the bucket is clean and dry before use to prevent contamination.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the Honey Settling Bucket 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.
