Wax Extraction

[Curley]

Mario

Nice ideas, nicely engineered (what else would I expect from an engineer)- like the idea of it being clear. How does the plastic stand up to the temperature and whats it look like after a few uses? Like the idea of it all being in a box - no need for building in slopes as you can just wedge it up.

I think a wall paper steamer is around the same price as the one you link to and is twice the wattage (more steam) and about a gallon reservoir (for longer).

Enrico - nice and simple !

 

[wessexmario]

Mario

Nice ideas, nicely engineered (what else would I expect from an engineer)- like the idea of it being clear. How does the plastic stand up to the temperature and whats it look like after a few uses? Like the idea of it all being in a box - no need for building in slopes as you can just wedge it up.

I think a wall paper steamer is around the same price as the one you link to and is twice the wattage (more steam) and about a gallon reservoir (for longer).

Enrico - nice and simple !

I've been using mine for a couple of years now, apart from the transparency of the plastic getting a little dull because of that thin film of wax and propolis which is inevitable, no problems with the steam, the lid still fits well.
A block of wood under one end and the wax flows out the other.
Yes, a wallpaper stripper is what I use, that was just a quick google search to get a rough price.

One additional tip: when storing it I use some removable 15mm stop ends on the input and output pipes, it not only prevents it becoming a bee and wasp bait hive if left out, but also stops spilling wax and water when moving it.

Photo: https://drive.google.com/open?id=13KCjCEyKIJp6EM04bfdsSzE4aggcliYI