@@nathanlong5617 I understand S Kel's concern. You can't do a thing if the wax catches fire. However, It's not as volatile as beeswax which is a big no no. From what I've read isn't your wax too hot? How did it work out for you anyway? I still paint mine.
Bee Bob the flash point is 400°. If it did catch fire I could shut the lid, that’s why I have a lid. But I’ve had it overflow and it doesn’t catch fire. With having at that hot, you don’t have to cook it as long. It boils the water out faster with higher heat. Lower temperature you have to cook them longer, just like meet.
Kelly Grigg depends on price. Mann Lake is good. They matched the lowest price for paraffin and they were cheaper for rosin than the manufacture in Georgia. The funny thing is Mann Lake bought rising from the Georgia guy.
Yes it is 3 to 1. Some say you can go more like 4 or 5 to one. But I don't think it's worth the risk. Your not going to save much for the lack of rosin.
Wondering if I could pick your brain on a few of the details on your dip tank? I want to build one and would like to confirm a few dimensions. Also want to see if you had to do it again, if you would do anything differently? -Tom
Depends on if they are plywood or solid. Plywood takes more than twice as much. I would guess solid wood lids will need a couple hundred lbs for that many lids. Let me know if you do it please.
What are the dimensions of new tank? Are you going to still use rosin/ wax mix. I am going to get one made. Looking for the metal now. Thanks for video
ROBERT BRITTON same size. I just made some design changes. It’s a double wall with a much heavier bottom (1/2”) eliminated the lid. Lid doesn’t let moisture out, helps retain heat.
Real good idea to do this in the garage - good way to get a new house
S Kel no different than making soup in your kitchen. Obviously you haven’t ever done this.
@@nathanlong5617 I understand S Kel's concern. You can't do a thing if the wax catches fire. However, It's not as volatile as beeswax which is a big no no.
From what I've read isn't your wax too hot? How did it work out for you anyway? I still paint mine.
Bee Bob the flash point is 400°. If it did catch fire I could shut the lid, that’s why I have a lid. But I’ve had it overflow and it doesn’t catch fire. With having at that hot, you don’t have to cook it as long. It boils the water out faster with higher heat. Lower temperature you have to cook them longer, just like meet.
@@nathanlong5617 thanks for the info.
@@nathanlong5617 it might not foam so much if you bring the temp down under 280°. At least the bubbles would be smaller.
75 years? I'll be dead and gone. But I get your point
Any chance you have the detentions of your box? I plan on making one soon
No. Mine is for sale if you don't want to make one.
Do you do one box at a time? Can you tell me where you got the resin from?
Yes I glue the joints.
How much fuel does it take to get it up to temperature and what is the cost per run
I use almost a 100lb of propane in a day.
What do you do with the left-over wax in the tank? Do you just let it harden in the tank and re-melt it when you get ready to dip again?
CochranCattleCompany leave it and then remedy when I dip again.
where do you buy your parrafin/rosin mix
Kelly Grigg depends on price. Mann Lake is good. They matched the lowest price for paraffin and they were cheaper for rosin than the manufacture in Georgia. The funny thing is Mann Lake bought rising from the Georgia guy.
What is the ratio of wax to rosin?
+joe mrmeede suggests 75% paraffin and 25% rosin (resin) . . .
Yes it is 3 to 1. Some say you can go more like 4 or 5 to one. But I don't think it's worth the risk. Your not going to save much for the lack of rosin.
What are the dimensions of the tank
Kevin Wheaton 20x24x36
Do you still glue your box joints?
Of course.
Do you dip your frames?
No
Can you share plans on how to build one of these tanks
Don't have plans. Just built it.
I've seen other vids where they boil at no more than 300°F
Maybe the foam will be less. Maybe.
Do you have any moisture issues in your hives? Are you still dipping your boxes today?
Maurice Turco I have not had moisture issues. Yes I still dip. I actually built a new tank. Going to dip again in the next couple weeks.
Nathan Long - I’m thinking about dipping my hives into wax also. I’m tired of painting or staining my equipment. How many hives are you managing?
Wondering if I could pick your brain on a few of the details on your dip tank? I want to build one and would like to confirm a few dimensions. Also want to see if you had to do it again, if you would do anything differently? -Tom
We Recycle Trees / Edible Landscapes yes I've decided there are some things I'd do different. I'm actually building a new tank now.
I'm wanting to dip 1000 lids how much do you think I would need
Depends on if they are plywood or solid. Plywood takes more than twice as much. I would guess solid wood lids will need a couple hundred lbs for that many lids. Let me know if you do it please.
What is the rosin for? Why not 100% wax?
Rosin is what helps it absorb/adhear to the wood. 100% Wax will not absorb. Wax will just sit on the surface and the scrape off.
What are the dimensions of new tank? Are you going to still use rosin/ wax mix. I am going to get one made. Looking for the metal now. Thanks for video
ROBERT BRITTON same size. I just made some design changes. It’s a double wall with a much heavier bottom (1/2”) eliminated the lid. Lid doesn’t let moisture out, helps retain heat.
@@nathanlong5617 thanks , I am looking for material to have one built. Its not cheap
ROBERT BRITTON watch the scrap area at the steel yard. That’s what I did. I was into the steel on this tank maybe $150. My new tank I’m about $200.
@@nathanlong5617 is stainless best or mild steel ok
@@nathanlong5617 I found stainless !! 1/8 in thick , is that ok. I am thinking 24 ×24× 40 in tall is that good? Thanks for your help.
amount of parrafin wax and amount of rosin... %..?
75% was 25% resin.
@@nathanlong5617 thank you very much.
@@nathanlong5617 Have you tried using beeswax instead of paraffin?
375 degrees? Yikes! That seems extremely hot.
No. I try and keep it around 300. If it gets to 350 I'll turn it off because that's way to high.