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BEESWAX AND ITS USES. 



But as this method always leaves some wax in the residues, 

 for some of it goes into the cells during the melting, and it 

 is impossible to dislodge it, a better result is obtained by- 

 crushing the combs before washing them. But this pulver- 

 izing can be done only in Winter, when the wax is brittle. 



861. The combs should be melted with soft or rain water, 



Fig. 227. 



KUHN WAX KETTLE. 



a— Removable crank, b— Level of the water, o— Screen for straining the 

 liquid wax. d— Level of the combs, e— Wings of the wheel, f— Shoulders, 

 for supporting kettle on stove. 



the boiler kept about two-thirds full, and heated slowly, to 

 prevent boiling over. If the floor, around the stove, is kept 

 wet, any wax that may drop will be easily peeled off. 



During the melting carefully stir till all is well dissolved. 



