{"product_id":"hive-butler-swarm-and-uncapping-tank","title":"Hive Butler Swarm and Uncapping Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003eUncapping over a 5-gallon bucket usually means wax everywhere and honey dripping past the edges. This tank fixes that: 10 frame slots hold your comb securely while you uncap, a perforated screen separates cappings from honey as it drips, and a built-in honey gate lets you drain straight into jars when you're done — no separate bottling bucket needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Bottom Tote with Honey Valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/no-leak-honey-gate\"\u003ehoney gate\u003c\/a\u003e for controlled draining — doubles as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/bottling-bucket-and-lid-with-pre-drilled-whole\"\u003ebottling bucket\u003c\/a\u003e on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Bottom Tote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty, quarter-inch-thick food-grade polyethylene, built specifically as an uncapping tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated Screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separates capping wax from honey as it drains, keeping your harvest clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps contents secure and contains the honey smell so bees don't come looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Rest with Stainless Screw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you pivot frames in place while uncapping — no setting frames down mid-process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Crossbar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the frame steady during uncapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It for Honey Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the solid bottom tote on a stable surface and attach the honey valve. Set the open bottom tote on top with the perforated screen inside. Position a frame in the slot and close the honey valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncap and Drain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncap each frame and set it in the tank. Honey drains through the screen into the bottom tote while you prep the next frame — no separate catch basin needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Directly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drain honey straight into jars through the honey valve. Set the wax cappings aside for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/pure-beeswax\"\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/a\u003e rendering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash with hot water and soap after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeyond Uncapping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwap in the optional ventilated lid and this tote works for collecting swarms too — though it's not built to be used as a dedicated swarm trap. With the solid lid on, it also doubles as safe holding storage for frames during an inspection, or for staging frames of honey before they go into the extractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 deep, medium, or shallow frames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (Main Kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (Main Kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x 21 x 19 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (Ventilated Lid, optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (Ventilated Lid, optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x 21 x 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/honey-harvesting-supplies\"\u003eHarvesting and Bottling Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/honey-extractor-line\"\u003eHoney Extractors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Hive Butler Uncapping Tank Kit","offer_id":48459888132290,"sku":"HV BUTLER UNC TANK","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ventilated Lid - Optional","offer_id":48459888165058,"sku":"HV BUTLER VENT LD","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8829\/2290\/files\/Hive-Butler-Swarm-and-Uncapping-Tank-Hive-Butler-Uncapping-Tank-Kit-Foxhound-Bee-Company_b7dffa16-958c-4edd-809a-99e96929878c.png?v=1784428349","url":"https:\/\/creaturecomfortsdepot.com\/products\/hive-butler-swarm-and-uncapping-tank","provider":"Creature Comforts Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}