Jim said:
The basic concept is an insulated box with a glass top, a mesh
or tray to hold comb, and a collection container to hold the
melted wax.  Clearly, there are an infinite number of variations
possible.

The drawback to solar is solar melters do not work very well in winter but
they are the best choice for the smaller beekeeper and easy to make.

Hwever  a couple larger beekeepers I have met use solar.

Rainbow Honey Farms uses two old refrigerators laid on their backs in a
channel iron frame (door removed and seal left) with a pexiglass top to
render wax. The  frame also has wheels so the  solar melter can be turned
three times during the day to  help with melting.

In other words  turn your melter to the southeast in morning.

south at noon

southwest in afternoon.

Bob

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and  other info ---
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::