Lighter wax using a solar melter?

[jenkinsbrynmair]

In our BKA honey show we got to discussing preparing wax for show with the judge (who'se a bit of a wax guru) and she stated if your wax was a bit on the dark side for showing sunlight would lighten it so she suggested we put it through a solar wax melter a few times.
Anyone have any experience of this?

 

[mbc]

UV will bleach it a bit but it'll never be the same as light cappings wax.

 

[enrico]

Does make it lighter yes

 

[Hivemaker.]

From what i have seen this sounds like the best way of processing the beeswax, discussed on Bee-L.


The second method, which is considered a closely-guarded secret by some, is to use the same kind of filtering device used for processing maple syrup. As these devices are ‘mass produced’ they are relatively inexpensive for the amounts they can safely process. The entire filtration line is constantly heated, which is a requirement when working with beeswax. A variety of filtration devices can be used, including diatomaceous earth. Should you choose to go that far, you can produce ‘white’ beeswax (its natural color) as the diatomaceous earth will remove the grains of pollen that gives beeswax its ‘normal’ yellow color. Many companies manufacture this equipment. As a start, try Dominion & Grimm.

http://www.leaderevaporator.com/c-37-basic-maple-syrup-filtering-equipment.aspx

 

[MuswellMetro]

From what i have seen this sounds like the best way of processing the beeswax, discussed on Bee-L.


The second method, which is considered a closely-guarded secret by some, is to use the same kind of filtering device used for processing maple syrup. As these devices are ‘mass produced’ they are relatively inexpensive for the amounts they can safely process. The entire filtration line is constantly heated, which is a requirement when working with beeswax. A variety of filtration devices can be used, including diatomaceous earth. Should you choose to go that far, you can produce ‘white’ beeswax (its natural color) as the diatomaceous earth will remove the grains of pollen that gives beeswax its ‘normal’ yellow color. Many companies manufacture this equipment. As a start, try Dominion & Grimm.

http://www.leaderevaporator.com/c-37-basic-maple-syrup-filtering-equipment.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maple-Syrup...272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232a474d48

shipping might be expensive though

 

[Hivemaker.]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maple-Syrup...272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232a474d48

shipping might be expensive though

This one from the link is quite cheap,but again i expect the shipping cost would be quite high.
http://www.leaderevaporator.com/p-4-gas-fired-filter-and-canning-unit-12-x-20.aspx

 

[REDWOOD]

What else removes pollen

 

[BeeJayBee]

diatomaceous earth will remove the grains of pollen that gives beeswax its ‘normal’ yellow color.

Is that the same as Fuller's Earth?

 

[Sean.]

How do they work, are there any manuals on how to operate them?

I'm just wondering how to keep the wax warm inside one of these.

 

[VEG]

The sun

 

[dpearce4]

diatom available here used for killing red mite in chicken houses http://www.sprcentre.com/Online-Shop-Categories/Poultry-Parasite-Control-Products/Diatom-Powder-10kg

 

[REDWOOD]

It seems to good to be true.