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>>> Heat comb and granulated honey to 125º
>>> ...honey would melt and the wax would form a cake on the surface.


Beeswax melts at 144º to 147º.  Not sure what 125º would do to deform the comb structure.

 
Mike in LA




On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:59 PM, Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 


>He says that 125F is the magic temperature, and it should take about 24 hrs.

I would suggest that would be to separate granulated honey from wax.  The honey would melt and the wax would form a cake on the surface.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W  


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