Part 2 of my shipping container honey house build, making progress! Support the channel - purchase honey, a t-shirt, or donate through our website: duckriverhoney...
SO YOU WANT TO BE A BEEKEEPER.... dang dude, I love the full send, this is real and raw, and Im literally right in the same spot, i need to turn my go pro back on... So much wisdom here............
Man, at first I didn't mesh with your videos for some reason. Nothing negative, it just didn't click. Now, I'm pretty sure I watch at least one video of yours a day and dream along with you. It I ever make it back to America, I'd love to come visit. Thanks, Conner
I'm glad I stubbled on your channel, and Bob's. We are in the process of taking the leap into making our hobby a business here in NY. Your conex honey house build is such a great idea that I may very well go that route at some point. I like the idea of being able to move it!
I envy you all the machines you have. I do not have them either. Lot's of man made work here. My hubbey promised me the garage😉 when we build the house! It will be so much easier for me to be able to be inside.
@@DuckRiverHoney thanks for sharing that. I like my small operation. But it is a workload of manhours. Good you have some help! Be careful when working and good luck working for your dream. Inspiered by you and the advise you got from Bob Binnie I am considering taking on a job as a caretaker of some hives on an other property. That will be boost my income a bit.
Well done, my friend! Looks amazing, and I pray you are successful in your business. I am looking to progress a business, but I am just starting. Beginning 4th year with bees and I love them!!! I am a nurse by day job, and I am looking to an earlier than normal retirement from it to pursue my passion for bees and making bees. God bless, and I can't wait for the next update.
You have been playing in the dirt Nathan. Not sure if I have asked this but, you must of worked construction? Best thing about your container honey house in my opinion, I'm from a trucking family I understand how easily they are moved. I think it's a great idea to build in stages and do it in a way that makes it versatile. Ty for sharing your time Nathan, wow 101 that is way cool. Blessed Days...
This is going to be very interesting and fun to see when your honey house comes all together and is working making you lot of money, good job on the video!
Wear eye protection, buddy! Having gotten that of my chest, i very much appreciate the hard work you put into sharing your experiences w the rest of us. 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I've built several projects of this magnitude over the years, and they are some of my fondest memories despite the sweat, bruised knuckles, and occasional "Doh!" moments. I look forward to tracking your progress in the future.
That 40x60 with 20' walls made me think that you are watching Diesel Creek too. When I need hot water for cleaning I just increase the temperature of my on demand propane hot water heater to 140°F.
Loved “debt does nothing but speed up things”. A coin has 2 sides. Also nice thing about Conex versus “stick built” is not being tied to the land. Much easier to liquidate if selling to grow or selling to get out of business.
It's crazy how many regulations there are for food production. Instead, the government should only regulate the final product. We import a lot of food that is produced in other countries with different or very little regulation, but we regulate what type of light fixtures and doors can be used here. Also, I do agree with you on not going into debt.
Wished I lived in TN. I would love to help out labor wise! This is by far my favorite beekeeping channel. You have great content and great way of presenting ! I do predict your channel to grow even bigger very quickly. Nice job Nathen!!
My honey house is in a container also! Yours is much nicer. Love the ideas. I put those white closet wire shelves above my sink for storage and drip drying into the sink. 4 rows of them. Two close together for small things and 2 up high for 5 gallon buckets.
It's still easier than it was here when we build ours... the bureaucracy.. they call it a laboratory (a honey lab). I had to put ceramic tiles on the walls and polished concrete floors... l think they made it easier these days. But we got the money back for installing a big solar water heating system, insulated windows (insulated everything)... after it, l added one more internal electric boiler to the solar system, and pumps with sensors.. made everything circulate, and finally finished the floor heating room.. took me a couple of years 😅. But the thinking always was, 'don't go into credit debt for something that depends on rain and sun'. I'm writing this because I like that "free" solar system.. it's all outside, its boiler tank too, is on the side of the building.. and we rarely have to use the electric part of the system. But I don't know is it doable over there.. these days here, more green you go = more money back from the government
I actually do get solar gain on the building in summer, but no solar panels. All I have to do to get it up to 90°F is to turn off the air conditioner. That helps with drying honey.
Great job Nathan. you have thought about things a lot and like you say, once your certified, you can just get on with running your business. I think no matter how big or small anyones build is, there is always pros and cons. I certainly think your so right in not becoming slave to the bank. thats a sure way to go under and never come back up. you got thats right for sure! Like that water heater! good kit, no storage and instant hot water. got me thinking now! keep moving forward. well done!
Good morning Nathan, I have a couple of questions. How did you deal with sealing the outside of the walk in door with the ribbed structure of the container? What kind of extractors do you have, and how many frames will they hold? Have you considered a wax spinner, or how do you deal with wax separation now? I liked the storage set up on your other container! Very handy! Thanks for your time!
I got an extra thick door jamb and then cut flashing to fit above it and used lexcel to seal the door. So far no issues. I’ve got a Maxant 20 and a Hillco 24. Wax processing is something I’d add down the road, after a clarifier and pump. Being efficient with honey makes me more money, wax is a value add.
I got it at the local lumber yard. They had to order it, because it’s a little smaller than normal, with a little thicker jamb, and it opens outward instead of inward. A 36” door would’ve had edges on a ridge and a valley, so I went with a 32” because it fit on two ridges. Outward opening saves space inside.
Debt is only feasible if you secure the contract that pays for the debt . Which then you will likely have to buy a bond to pay for the event you default on the contract . Also with the contract you will need to insure your production facility . Which would be more feasible to purchase a BOP or a Farm Policy . I don’t know Tennessee’s insurance .
Im glad we dont have that regulation here, but maybe one day I will be there, or somewhere similar, and understanding governmental jargon is a language that rewards you the more fluent you become. Porta johns solve the need for a bathroom at a agricultural facility here. I imagine its the same for you?
I hate it that TDA will not respond to your emails. That aggravates me so bad when government employees do not serve their customers promptly. They do work for us the people. They should at least acknowledge your email and let you know that they will be working on a response. Hope they do better for you in the future.
Though I am not familiar with your local regulations, in my experience usually what they want for back flow is a reduced pressure assembly on the water supply coming into your building. Basically two check valves right next to each other with a vacuum breaker in the middle to dump the water should the pressure on your building side ever exceed the pressure on the city water side. But if your city supplier isn't very big, there's a chance that they wouldn't even enforce it.
You’ll most likely need a Gray Water tank / food / processing waste water that is contained . As you will see this is why new businesses fail or just go out because government makes you jump through so many hoops that you just throw your hands up
Debt will speed up your success, or it will speed up your failure. So true. The 1/4" FRP is expensive and will probably be a challenge to hang. I think it is usually adhered to a solid backing. Most people hang drywall and glue the 1/16" panels. You may get dinged for not having an air gap between your sink and the sewer line. That is typically done by draining into a floor sink. They could also require a separate hand sink for hand washing. Hopefully you have a lenient inspector. Thanks for sharing.
Hi great video, just wondering I've been thinking of getting a shipping container for storage but was concerned they might hold a lot of condensation, is this an issue do you know. Please and thanks
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🎉🎉 Oh the kids are adorable !! Great Job Mom & Dad!!
Proverbs 22:6
Thanks Bryan!
I very much respect the sweat equity. I'm going to be in your shoes in the next couple years.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A BEEKEEPER.... dang dude, I love the full send, this is real and raw, and Im literally right in the same spot, i need to turn my go pro back on... So much wisdom here............
Thanks John
Man, at first I didn't mesh with your videos for some reason. Nothing negative, it just didn't click. Now, I'm pretty sure I watch at least one video of yours a day and dream along with you. It I ever make it back to America, I'd love to come visit.
Thanks, Conner
Lol, thanks
I'm glad I stubbled on your channel, and Bob's. We are in the process of taking the leap into making our hobby a business here in NY. Your conex honey house build is such a great idea that I may very well go that route at some point. I like the idea of being able to move it!
It’s got pros and cons for sure, like anything else. But I think it makes sense for my needs.
JACK OF ALL TRADES
I envy you all the machines you have. I do not have them either. Lot's of man made work here. My hubbey promised me the garage😉 when we build the house! It will be so much easier for me to be able to be inside.
Thanks, I had to hire the excavator work.
@@DuckRiverHoney thanks for sharing that. I like my small operation. But it is a workload of manhours. Good you have some help! Be careful when working and good luck working for your dream. Inspiered by you and the advise you got from Bob Binnie I am considering taking on a job as a caretaker of some hives on an other property. That will be boost my income a bit.
I really like all the details you have provided in this video. Everything in your build is well thought out and done right. Thanks and take care.
Thanks!
luv it - i'm trying to get my honey house built also from a shipping container ! Congrats to you!
Thanks!
Thank you :) It's nice to have an insight onto what I will need to do to get a honey house made.
Thanks, hope it helps
Well done, my friend! Looks amazing, and I pray you are successful in your business. I am looking to progress a business, but I am just starting. Beginning 4th year with bees and I love them!!! I am a nurse by day job, and I am looking to an earlier than normal retirement from it to pursue my passion for bees and making bees. God bless, and I can't wait for the next update.
Thanks!
You have been playing in the dirt Nathan. Not sure if I have asked this but, you must of worked construction?
Best thing about your container honey house in my opinion, I'm from a trucking family I understand how easily they are moved. I think it's a great idea to build in stages and do it in a way that makes it versatile. Ty for sharing your time Nathan, wow 101 that is way cool. Blessed Days...
No, I just grew up on a farm.
@@DuckRiverHoney must have been an old school farm. As much handyman as farmer.👍
Best of luck!
This is going to be very interesting and fun to see when your honey house comes all together and is working making you lot of money, good job on the video!
Thanks John!
Very interesting. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Dave!
Wear eye protection, buddy! Having gotten that of my chest, i very much appreciate the hard work you put into sharing your experiences w the rest of us. 😊
Thanks, I normally do weather safety glasses, but I need to wear them all the time.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I've built several projects of this magnitude over the years, and they are some of my fondest memories despite the sweat, bruised knuckles, and occasional "Doh!" moments. I look forward to tracking your progress in the future.
Thanks Barry!
Great job Sir
Inspiring me to move forward.
I appreciate your thorough examination of the business.
I appreciate it!
Great video.
Thanks!
That 40x60 with 20' walls made me think that you are watching Diesel Creek too.
When I need hot water for cleaning I just increase the temperature of my on demand propane hot water heater to 140°F.
Never heard of Diesel Creek, I’ll have to look it up. Thanks
Loved “debt does nothing but speed up things”. A coin has 2 sides. Also nice thing about Conex versus “stick built” is not being tied to the land. Much easier to liquidate if selling to grow or selling to get out of business.
Tradeoffs to everything Dwight, I’m ok with these.
It's crazy how many regulations there are for food production. Instead, the government should only regulate the final product. We import a lot of food that is produced in other countries with different or very little regulation, but we regulate what type of light fixtures and doors can be used here. Also, I do agree with you on not going into debt.
Thanks Thomas
Wished I lived in TN. I would love to help out labor wise! This is by far my favorite beekeeping channel. You have great content and great way of presenting ! I do predict your channel to grow even bigger very quickly.
Nice job Nathen!!
I appreciate it!
My honey house is in a container also! Yours is much nicer. Love the ideas. I put those white closet wire shelves above my sink for storage and drip drying into the sink. 4 rows of them. Two close together for small things and 2 up high for 5 gallon buckets.
Good idea, thanks!
It's still easier than it was here when we build ours... the bureaucracy.. they call it a laboratory (a honey lab). I had to put ceramic tiles on the walls and polished concrete floors... l think they made it easier these days.
But we got the money back for installing a big solar water heating system, insulated windows (insulated everything)... after it, l added one more internal electric boiler to the solar system, and pumps with sensors.. made everything circulate, and finally finished the floor heating room.. took me a couple of years 😅. But the thinking always was, 'don't go into credit debt for something that depends on rain and sun'.
I'm writing this because I like that "free" solar system.. it's all outside, its boiler tank too, is on the side of the building.. and we rarely have to use the electric part of the system. But I don't know is it doable over there.. these days here, more green you go = more money back from the government
I actually do get solar gain on the building in summer, but no solar panels. All I have to do to get it up to 90°F is to turn off the air conditioner. That helps with drying honey.
Sounds like you should be in the honey house contracting business. You have it figured out. No doubt about it.
Absolutely not! 🤣 once is enough
Great job Nathan. you have thought about things a lot and like you say, once your certified, you can just get on with running your business. I think no matter how big or small anyones build is, there is always pros and cons. I certainly think your so right in not becoming slave to the bank. thats a sure way to go under and never come back up. you got thats right for sure! Like that water heater! good kit, no storage and instant hot water. got me thinking now! keep moving forward. well done!
Thanks Richard! Hey, you want to trade honey houses?
Good morning Nathan, I have a couple of questions. How did you deal with sealing the outside of the walk in door with the ribbed structure of the container? What kind of extractors do you have, and how many frames will they hold? Have you considered a wax spinner, or how do you deal with wax separation now? I liked the storage set up on your other container! Very handy! Thanks for your time!
I got an extra thick door jamb and then cut flashing to fit above it and used lexcel to seal the door. So far no issues. I’ve got a Maxant 20 and a Hillco 24. Wax processing is something I’d add down the road, after a clarifier and pump. Being efficient with honey makes me more money, wax is a value add.
I was gonna ask where you got that door from. I’ve learned a heck of a lot from you, thanks.
I got it at the local lumber yard. They had to order it, because it’s a little smaller than normal, with a little thicker jamb, and it opens outward instead of inward. A 36” door would’ve had edges on a ridge and a valley, so I went with a 32” because it fit on two ridges. Outward opening saves space inside.
I run about 250 in Arizona right now. I have a cowen 60 in a 40 ft Container. Not a ton of room to play with but it works.
Wow that’s got to be packed in there!
@@DuckRiverHoney I'm going to expand with a second container this year to widen it out.
I’ve thought about that too, but I don’t want to add on to it or ruin resale value of a second one.
Well done!
Thanks!
Tip- routers, when using by hand- go left to right. Only go right to left when they’re mounted on a table.
Thanks
Put cat walk grates over your pipes so you can access your pipes easily !
Debt is only feasible if you secure the contract that pays for the debt . Which then you will likely have to buy a bond to pay for the event you default on the contract . Also with the contract you will need to insure your production facility . Which would be more feasible to purchase a BOP or a Farm Policy . I don’t know Tennessee’s insurance .
Interesting , must be legal in the states to do your own electrical and plumbing, highly illegal to do here in Australia , Good luck 👍 Peter 🇦🇺
Peter I live in a rural area that doesn’t have many regulations, especially for farm buildings.
I imagine I make the same face when I turn on new electric circuits. "Gonna blow up? No? Good!"
No sparks!!!
Im glad we dont have that regulation here, but maybe one day I will be there, or somewhere similar, and understanding governmental jargon is a language that rewards you the more fluent you become. Porta johns solve the need for a bathroom at a agricultural facility here. I imagine its the same for you?
Maybe so John, but I bet it’d have to be an exception.
I hate it that TDA will not respond to your emails. That aggravates me so bad when government employees do not serve their customers promptly. They do work for us the people. They should at least acknowledge your email and let you know that they will be working on a response. Hope they do better for you in the future.
Disappointing, but not unexpected. Government has a reputation for a reason.
You could run your 240 power outside in pipe and then back inside where you want them.
Yeah I could, but I’d rather not poke more holes than necessary.
Though I am not familiar with your local regulations, in my experience usually what they want for back flow is a reduced pressure assembly on the water supply coming into your building. Basically two check valves right next to each other with a vacuum breaker in the middle to dump the water should the pressure on your building side ever exceed the pressure on the city water side. But if your city supplier isn't very big, there's a chance that they wouldn't even enforce it.
That’s helpful, thanks
You’ll most likely need a Gray Water tank / food / processing waste water that is contained . As you will see this is why new businesses fail or just go out because government makes you jump through so many hoops that you just throw your hands up
Debt will speed up your success, or it will speed up your failure. So true. The 1/4" FRP is expensive and will probably be a challenge to hang. I think it is usually adhered to a solid backing. Most people hang drywall and glue the 1/16" panels. You may get dinged for not having an air gap between your sink and the sewer line. That is typically done by draining into a floor sink. They could also require a separate hand sink for hand washing. Hopefully you have a lenient inspector. Thanks for sharing.
I do have a dedicated hand sink, and they said trapped drains were enough, though I thought about using a floor sink.
Hi great video, just wondering I've been thinking of getting a shipping container for storage but was concerned they might hold a lot of condensation, is this an issue do you know.
Please and thanks
Spray foam fixes that.
Seems like a lot of effort and expense for a room to extract honey. An enclosed trailer on wheels would have skirted any building-inspector issues.
It’s not building inspector. I’ve got to get a food manufacturing permit.
@@DuckRiverHoney
Oh
State busy and overworked?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😛😛😛😛😛