Now that you have decided to make Honey Sticks, there are a few things you should know:
1.
You are going to get sticky - anytime you work with bees or honey, it is inevitable. Protect your clothes
and work surface accordingly.
2.
The time it takes to fill the straws is directly related to the amount and temperature of the honey in
your pail. Working with room temperature honey in the spring is going to be different than working
with room temperature honey in the middle of the hot summer. Working in a heated room or with a
bucket heater on your pail will increase the flow of the honey and make the process go faster.
3.
Sealing the Honey Sticks at the base (the second seal) is going to result in a “burnt” honey smell when
honey gets onto the sealer. Have a container of hot water and a wash rag handy to clean off the sealer
between fillings.
Now, let’s get started!
Make sure before you begin that all equipment is clean and wash any as necessary with warm water and a
soft cloth.
You’re going to need straight and phillips screwdrivers, socket wrench with a 9/16” deep socket, and an
adjustable wrench.
Male adapter
Hose adapter
Ball Valve
Shut-Off Valve
Note: you are provided with 10 male adapters;
1 is extra in case one breaks and needs to be
replaced. Teflon tape is optional to place around
the male adapters.
Install the hose adapter into the shut-off valve using an adjustable wrench
to tighten.
