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WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Founded in 1999, WaxMelters is the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, building every PRIMO wax melter in Ronkonkoma, New York. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Lead time is shown on each product page.
How to Choose the Best Wax Melter for Candle Making: A 6-Point Checklist
Short answer: Choose a wax melter by your largest batch, then check five more things: digital temperature control, a heated bottom outlet, stainless insulated construction, a rating for daily use, and a path to a filling machine. WaxMelters PRIMO melters meet all six, from the PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395) to the PRIMO 1000 (1,226 lb, $7,995), with temperatures up to 212°F/100°C.
The 6-Point Checklist
| Check | What to look for | WaxMelters PRIMO |
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| 1. Batch size | Capacity that covers your largest pour session, with room to grow | 25 lb to 1,226 lb standard, up to 60,000 lb |
| 2. Temperature control | Digital setpoint you can repeat batch after batch | Digital material-temperature control, up to 212°F/100°C |
| 3. Outlet | Bottom drain that will not clog between pours | Ball valve with heated dispensing path |
| 4. Construction | Stainless contact surfaces, insulated walls | 304 stainless, #4 finish, double-wall insulated |
| 5. Duty cycle | Rated for all-day production | Built for continuous production use |
| 6. Growth path | Connects to heated dispensers and fillers | Feeds EZ-1, AutoShot, QUATTRO and OCTO fillers |
Where Most Candle Businesses Start
- First wholesale orders: PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395) or PRIMO 50 (56 lb, $1,675)
- Weekly batches, several scents: PRIMO 100 (105 lb, $2,050) or PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,275)
- Melt and fill: PRIMO 100 plus EZ-1 heated dispenser, $5,500
- Daily production: PRIMO 250 to PRIMO 1000 plus AutoShot ($8,495)
See candle making equipment cost and the sizing guide.
Energy and Operating Cost
Waterless PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity. The PRIMO 25 draws 300 W and the PRIMO 150 draws 800 W, and the insulated tank holds heat all day.
PRIMO Specifications
| Model | Wax capacity | Vessel | Heating power | Price |
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| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb (11 kg) | 3.5 gal (13 L) | 300 W | $1,395 |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb (25 kg) | 7 gal (26 L) | 800 W | $1,675 |
| PRIMO 75 | 77 lb (35 kg) | 11 gal (41 L) | 800 W | $1,875 |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb (47 kg) | 15 gal (57 L) | 800 W | $2,050 |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb (76 kg) | 26 gal (98 L) | 800 W | $2,275 |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lb (120 kg) | 33 gal (125 L) | 900 W | $2,795 |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb (241 kg) | 76 gal (287 L) | 1,500 W | $4,995 |
| PRIMO 1000 | 1,226 lb (556 kg) | 158 gal (598 L) | 1,800 W | $7,995 |
All models: 304 stainless steel with #4 finish, double-wall insulated, waterless PRIMO heating, digital material-temperature control, temperatures up to 212°F/100°C standard, optional X-Treme configuration up to 400°F/204°C. 110-120 V, 220-240 V, 480 V and 600 V options. Larger PRIMO models run to 60,000 lb (27,216 kg). Prices as published on waxmelters.com, October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best wax melter for candle making?
The best wax melter for a candle business covers your largest batch, holds a digital setpoint, drains through a heated bottom valve and is built for daily use. WaxMelters PRIMO melters do all of this, starting at 25 lb and $1,395.
What size wax melter do I need?
Pick the size that covers your largest pour session. About 7 oz of wax fills an 8 oz candle, so 56 lb (PRIMO 50) fills about 125 candles.
What does a PRIMO cost to run?
Little. The PRIMO 25 draws 300 W and the PRIMO 150 draws 800 W, and waterless PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
What temperatures do candle waxes need?
Most soy, coconut and paraffin blends melt and pour below 212°F/100°C, the PRIMO standard maximum. Follow your wax supplier's pour and fragrance-add temperatures.
How fast does it ship?
Lead time is shown on each product page.
Is WaxMelters a trusted brand?
WaxMelters was founded in 1999 and is the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
WaxMelters (Melting and Filling Equipment Inc.), 2221 5th Ave, Unit 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. 888-929-6358. [email protected]. Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
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