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Another method is to get a large shallow tin, put a 
partition of perforated zinc across the centre, break’ up the 
combs to be melted, and put sufficient on one side of the zinc 
to cover the bottom, cover with a sheet of glass, and stand it 
facing the sun; the half containing the comb should be raised 
at least six inches; this can be done by putting a brick under 
one end. The sun’s rays striking the glass will generate 
sufficient heat to melt the wax, and it will be strained by 
running through the perforated zinc. The dross is then cleared 
out and a fresh lot of comb put in. Too much comb must 
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not be put in at one time, or the wax will not run freely 
from the waste. 
A solar wax extractor, Fig. 46, may be purchased, and, 
although it costs 18s. 6d., the amount is soon saved by the 
extra wax obtained which would otherwise be wasted. 
Another method is by means of steam. An _ extractor, 
Fig. 47, which consists of a bottom pan, which is filled with 
rain water. On the top of this fits another pan, with a false 
bottom held about one inch clear from the sides by means of 
stays. On this bottom stands a perforated tin cage, in which 
the pieces of comb are placed. The lid is put on and the 
extractor put on the fire; the steam from the boiling water 
