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2. Steam wax extractor: Wax can also be cleaned using steam. A sack of wax cappings or comb is hung
above a metal container floating on boiling water. Melting wax drips from the bag to collect in the
container. Take care the water does not boil dry.
pot of
boiling
water
sack
of
comb
over
bowl
metal
bowl
to
collect
wax
LID OFF
LID ON
rod for
hanging
sack of
comb
extra
water
for
topping
up pot
heat
source
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to Harvest Beeswax (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)