{"product_id":"ez-strainer-5-gallon-system","title":"EZ Strainer 5 Gallon System | Blythewood Bee Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eProgressive multi-stage honey filtering for serious bottling. The EZ Strainer System uses three nesting strainers in different micron ratings — 200, 400, and 600 — that you can stack for progressive filtering or use individually depending on how clean you want the finish. Choose individual micron ratings, or get the complete set for the most refined honey clarity you can produce at the 5-gallon scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour purchase options: 200 Micron, 400 Micron, 600 Micron, or All Three (the bundle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach strainer fits the rim of any standard 5-gallon bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel mesh frames — washable, reusable, won't rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack for progressive multi-stage filtering or use individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Cary — premium beekeeping equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three micron sizes work like progressively finer sieves:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600 Micron (coarsest)\u003c\/strong\u003e — catches wax cappings, large debris, bee parts. Use as the first stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 Micron (medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e — catches smaller wax flakes and medium debris. Use as the middle stage or alone for general filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 Micron (finest)\u003c\/strong\u003e — catches fine particles for retail-grade clarity. Use as the final polish stage or alone if your honey is already lightly filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results: nest the 600 inside the 400 inside the 200 on top of your bucket, pour warm honey through, and let it cascade through all three stages in one pour. Or work in batches — one stage at a time if you don't have enough buckets to stack. The All Three bundle is the value buy if you bottle for retail and want every stage available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the variant that matches your needs: individual micron ratings if you only need one stage, or the All Three bundle for the complete progressive system. The 400 Micron is the most popular single-purchase choice — it's the sweet spot between speed and clarity for most small-batch sellers. For retail-quality clarity, the All Three bundle is the right answer. All variants fit standard 5-gallon buckets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/5-gallon-honey-bucket-tear-tab-lid\"\u003e5 Gallon Food-Grade Honey Bucket with Tear-Tab Lid\u003c\/a\u003e — strainers nest on top of this bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/double-sieve-honey-strainer-stainless-steel\"\u003eDouble Sieve Honey Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e — alternative rigid 2-stage strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/orange-honey-gate\"\u003eOrange Honey Gate\u003c\/a\u003e — for clean bottling after filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/5-gallon-honey-bucket-with-gate-convenient-honey-storage\"\u003e5-Gallon Honey Bucket with Gate\u003c\/a\u003e — pre-built bottling bucket for filtered honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicron options: 200, 400, 600, or All Three (set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: stainless steel mesh, plastic frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: standard 5-gallon bucket rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight per strainer: 0.15 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions per strainer: 11.75 × 11.75 × 3.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning: warm water, hand wash, air dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich micron should I buy if I only buy one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 400 Micron. It's the middle option — filters enough particles for clean, presentable honey without taking as long as the 200. Most beekeepers find it the right balance for hobby and small-batch market sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need all three for retail-quality honey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but the All Three bundle produces the cleanest result. The progressive 600 → 400 → 200 cascade catches a wider range of particle sizes than any single stage. If you sell honey at upscale farmers markets or retail shelves where customers compare clarity side-by-side, the All Three bundle pays for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I stack two micron sizes if I only own two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Nest the coarser one inside the finer one (600 inside 400, for example). The coarse catches the big stuff first; the fine catches what gets through. Works the same way physically as the full three-stage cascade, just less progressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does each stage take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach stage adds about 5-10 minutes to filtering time for warm honey. The 200 Micron is the slowest because it filters the finest particles; the 600 is the fastest. Cold honey takes much longer at any micron level — always warm before straining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the EZ System compare to the Double Sieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Double Sieve gives you 2-stage filtering in a single rigid frame — fast and simple, with no nesting. The EZ System gives you 3 stages of progressive filtering with more micron control — slower per pour, but more refined. Production bottlers who want maximum clarity choose the EZ; small-batch sellers who want speed and convenience pick the Double Sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cary","offers":[{"title":"200 Micron","offer_id":42178212855844,"sku":"210000000339","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 Micron","offer_id":42178212888612,"sku":"210000000340","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 Micron","offer_id":42178212921380,"sku":"210000000341","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"All Three","offer_id":42178251194404,"sku":"210000001050","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/200-micron_fine_ez-strainer_insert-for-5-gallon-pails_77w25s_1.jpg?v=1775107212","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ez-strainer-5-gallon-system","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}