Antique extractor

[Rex]

I came into possession of an old 2-frame extractor.  Galvanized outer can, metal mesh basket inside that turns on a hand crank.  A threaded opening on the bottom to drain the honey out into a bucket.

Should I be concerned about the galvanized metal?

[MustbeeNuts]

Yes, it needs to be cleaned and there is a type of paint, or sealant that is available, sorry don't remember what it is but you should cover with that before using it. aside from that and a good cleaning it should be fine. The others should remember what that treatment is called. I think that they have lost a little favor in turn for the stainless ones.

[Michael Bush]

Camcote is available from Walter T. Kelley, Brushy Mt and others I think.  It's an epoxy paint that works well for galvanized extractors.  It's made by Cambridge Coatings Paints.

[Bee-Bop]

Galvanized has been used for years for food prosesseing, note your extractor !

I would not worry about it, just do not use it for food storage.

If you ever did any home butchering in time past, bet a quarter you used galvanized wash tubs !

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