Abstract: An apparatus and method using the apparatus for separating honey and beeswax from capping and refuse is disclosed. The apparatus includes a container, partially covered by a cap. A trough is formed between a side wall of the container and the side of the cap. Capping placed in the trough block heat from escaping the container when the heat requirement is high. When most of the capping in the container and troughs has been melted and the heat requirement is low, excess heat escapes through the open troughs. The capping in the container is heated by a conventional radiant heater placed below the cap and directing heat into the container and the honey is separated from melted beeswax and other refuse, by removing the different melted layers.