Carl Fritz 50kg Heated Honey Tank with Loose Lid – Stainless Steel with 500W Bottom Heater Bottling Tank

A premium German-made stainless steel honey bottling and settling tank with an integrated, thermostatically controlled bottom heater.

The Carl Fritz 50kg Heated Honey Tank combines a high-quality stainless steel honey tank with a powerful 500W electric bottom heater, professionally installed at the Carl Fritz factory in Germany.

Designed for beekeepers who want greater control when handling and bottling honey, the integrated heating system gently warms the base of the tank to help improve honey flow, particularly when working with honey that has become thick or difficult to dispense.

With a 50kg honey capacity, a sloping stainless steel base and a low-positioned 1½-inch honey tap, this is a practical piece of equipment for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.

What Is Included?

This listing is for one complete heated honey tank, supplied with the bottom heater already factory-installed.

You receive:

1. Carl Fritz 50kg Stainless Steel Honey Tank – A premium honey settling, storage and bottling tank with a loose-fitting lid, drop handles, sloping base and 1½-inch honey tap.

2. Carl Fritz 500W Electric Bottom Heater – A thermostatically controlled silicone heating mat, professionally fitted to the underside of the tank by Carl Fritz.

3. Factory-Fitted Thermal Insulation – A 9mm isoGLAS® insulating layer installed beneath the heating mat to help minimise heat loss.

The tank arrives as one complete, ready-assembled heated unit. No heater installation is required.

Key Features & Benefits

• 50kg Honey Capacity – Ideal for honey settling, storage and bottling.

• Factory-Fitted 500W Bottom Heater – Professionally installed by Carl Fritz in Germany.

• Adjustable Thermostat – Heating control adjustable up to 85°C.

• Improved Honey Flow – Gentle bottom heating helps thick honey flow more easily through the tap.

• Insulated Heating System – 9mm insulation beneath the heater helps reduce downward heat loss.

• Premium Stainless Steel Construction – Durable, easy to clean and designed for regular honey processing.

• Sloping Tank Base – Encourages honey to drain towards the low-positioned outlet.

• 1½-Inch Honey Tap – Convenient for filling jars, buckets and other suitable containers.

• Genuine Carl Fritz Equipment – Quality German-made honey processing equipment.

Why Choose a Heated Honey Tank?

Honey naturally varies in thickness depending on its floral source, temperature and crystallisation.

During bottling, thicker honey can flow slowly through a standard honey tap, making the process more time-consuming.

The Carl Fritz heated honey tank offers a practical solution by providing controlled warmth at the base of the vessel.

The heating system can help:

• Improve the flow of thick or viscous honey.

• Make dispensing and bottling more convenient.

• Reduce delays caused by slow honey drainage.

• Support more consistent honey handling during processing.

Unlike a separate warming cabinet, the heat is applied directly beneath the stainless steel tank, where the honey drains towards the outlet.

Please note: This is a bottom-heated tank, not a thermostatically controlled whole-tank warming cabinet or honey liquefier. Heating performance depends on the quantity, consistency and starting temperature of the honey.

Professionally Installed at the Carl Fritz Factory

One of the biggest advantages of this model is that the heater is not a DIY addition.

Carl Fritz's technicians install the 500W silicone heating mat directly onto the underside of the stainless steel tank.

A 9mm layer of isoGLAS® insulation is then fitted underneath to help reduce heat loss.

This gives you a purpose-built heated tank with the heating equipment already correctly positioned and assembled.

There is no need to purchase a separate heater or arrange installation.

Thermostatically Controlled Bottom Heating

The integrated 500W / 230V heater features an adjustable thermostat with a maximum setting of approximately 85°C.

For routine honey handling, significantly lower settings are generally appropriate.

Carl Fritz recommends approximately 35–40°C for certain honey bottling applications, with careful monitoring to avoid unnecessarily warming or over-thinning the honey.

Important: The thermostat regulates the heating system; its setting does not necessarily represent the actual temperature throughout the honey. Monitor honey temperature independently and select suitable settings for your product and processing requirements.

Designed for Honey Bottling and Settling

The 50kg stainless steel tank features a sloping base and a 1½-inch honey tap welded at bottom level.

This helps honey drain efficiently towards the outlet, reducing the amount left behind during dispensing.

The tank also includes a loose-fitting stainless steel lid and practical drop handles.

Whether you're filling individual jars, transferring honey into smaller containers or preparing honey for bottling, the Carl Fritz tank provides a robust and straightforward working arrangement.

Technical Specifications

The stated 6kg weight refers to the standard unheated tank. The finished heated assembly will weigh more.

Important Information

The heater is intended to assist honey processing and bottling by warming the base of the tank.

It should not be assumed that the heater will rapidly liquefy a full tank of completely crystallised honey.

Always follow the manufacturer's operating instructions and monitor honey temperature to avoid unnecessary overheating.

The supplied lid is loose-fitting, not an airtight locking lid.

This tank does not include a mechanical honey stirrer or creaming mechanism.

Why Choose Carl Fritz?

German craftsmanship, specialist engineering and equipment built for serious beekeeping.

Carl Fritz has been manufacturing specialist beekeeping equipment since 1827, with a long-standing reputation for durable materials, thoughtful design and high-quality workmanship.

At Gwenyn Gruffydd, we work directly with Carl Fritz to bring genuine German-manufactured honey processing equipment to beekeepers throughout the UK.

As commercial beekeepers ourselves, we understand the importance of reliable equipment when processing and bottling honey.

If you're upgrading your honey room or planning a new honey processing setup, our team will be happy to help you choose the right equipment.