150 Micron Honey Straining Bag With Elastic Opening
The most affordable honey filtering option in the lineup. A 150-micron mesh bag with an elastic opening that snaps over the rim of a 5-gallon bucket — gravity does the rest. Warm honey drips through the mesh, leaving wax, bee parts, and most fine particles behind in the bag. Cheap, washable, and surprisingly effective for the price.
Features
- 150-micron mesh filtration — finer than typical cone or single-screen strainers
- Elastic opening fits snugly over standard 5-gallon bucket rim
- Washable and reusable
- Lightweight — easy to store and travel with
- Made by Blythewood Bee Company
How it works in real life
Stretch the elastic opening over the rim of an empty 5-gallon bucket — the bag hangs down inside, suspended from the rim. Pour warm honey into the bag and walk away. Gravity does the filtering: honey drips through the 150-micron mesh into the bucket below, while wax, debris, and fine particles stay trapped in the bag. This is a slower process than rigid strainers (no surface area pressure), so plan for at least an hour for a full bucket of warm honey. Once the bag is mostly drained, gather it up and squeeze out the last honey by hand if you're patient — most beekeepers just let gravity finish the job overnight.
Before you order
The 150-micron mesh is finer than the Fine Mesh Cone or single-screen stainless strainers, but the bag design means filtering takes longer than a rigid strainer. The trade-off is price and storage — this is the cheapest filter we sell and folds flat in a drawer. If you bottle frequently and need fast filtering, a stainless strainer is the better long-term investment. If you process a few buckets a year and want to keep costs down, this bag does the job.
Pairs Well With
- 5 Gallon Food-Grade Honey Bucket with Tear-Tab Lid — the bag stretches over this bucket's rim
- Double Sieve Honey Strainer — premium upgrade if you want faster filtering
- Fine Mesh Cone Strainer — rigid strainer alternative
- Orange Honey Gate — install on your bucket for bottling after straining
Specifications
- Mesh: 150-micron filtration
- Opening: elastic, fits standard 5-gallon bucket rim
- Material: fine synthetic mesh fabric
- Weight: 0.3 oz
- Dimensions: 13.375 × 6 × 18 inches
- Cleaning: warm water hand wash
Frequently Asked Questions
How is 150 micron better or worse than other strainers?
150 micron is finer than the Fine Mesh Cone (which uses a slightly coarser mesh) and on par with the fine screen on the Double Sieve. The catch is throughput: the bag has less surface area than a rigid strainer of comparable mesh size, so filtering takes longer per batch.
How long does it take to filter a 5-gallon bucket?
At least an hour for warm honey to mostly drain through. To get the last residual honey out, let it sit overnight — gravity finishes the job by morning. For faster batch processing, a rigid stainless strainer (Double Sieve, Fine Mesh Cone, or SS with Handle) finishes in minutes.
How do I clean the bag?
Rinse with warm water immediately after use. Don't let honey dry in the mesh. Hand wash with a small amount of dish soap, rinse thoroughly, and air dry. Don't put it in the dryer or wring it harshly — the elastic is what makes the design work.
Will it tear?
Not in normal use. The mesh is durable enough for repeated straining of warm honey. Avoid extracting cold honey (the weight strain on a slow-draining bag can stress the mesh) and avoid harsh scrubbing during cleaning.
