Hive Butler Swarm and Uncapping Tank

The Hive Butler Swarm and Uncapping Tank is a versatile kit that streamlines honey uncapping for small-scale beekeepers and doubles as gear for collecting swarms and storing drawn comb. The tote holds 10 deep, medium, or shallow frames securely in slots, and a perforated screen separates capping wax from honey as it drains.

At a glance

• Type: Uncapping and swarm/storage tank kit
• Frame capacity: Holds 10 deep, medium, or shallow frames
• Includes: Solid bottom tote with honey valve, open bottom tote, perforated screen, solid lid, frame rest with stainless pivot screw, wooden crossbar
• Material: Food-grade, quarter-inch-thick polyethylene
• Honey gate: Built-in valve for controlled draining; tote doubles as a bottling bucket
• Dimensions: 24 x 21 x 19 inches, about 13.4 lbs

Best for

• Small-scale honey uncapping and draining
• Holding frames during inspections or harvest
• Collecting swarms (with the optional ventilated lid)
• Storing drawn comb between seasons

How to use

Set the solid bottom tote on a stable surface and attach the honey valve, then stack the open bottom tote and place the perforated screen inside. Uncap your honeycomb frames over the tank so the cappings fall on the screen and honey drips into the bottom tote. Drain honey through the valve into your containers and save the cappings for processing beeswax. Clean thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each use.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering harvesting, bottling, and extracting equipment for beekeepers at every level.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.