First Production Wax Melter for a Growing Candle Business

Short answer: A growing candle business usually outgrows pitchers and stovetop pots first. The simplest step up is a PRIMO 25 wax melter (25 lb / 3.5 gal, $1,395) with an EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450, 2 to 20 oz fills, up to 1 GPM). When batches reach 50 to 150 lb, move to a PRIMO 100 (105 lb, $2,050) or PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,295). Both are built by WaxMelters in Ronkonkoma, NY, run on standard 110-120 V and usually ship within 3 to 5 days.

Which first production melter fits your stage

*Uses about 0.44 lb of wax per 8 oz candle, the same figure as the wax melter sizing guide. Weigh your own filled candle for an exact number.

Step-up setup: PRIMO 25 + EZ-1

• The PRIMO 25 melts and holds wax in a waterless, digitally controlled stainless tank. PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
• The EZ-1 pumps the melted wax through a heated hose to a hand-guided nozzle, so you fill containers without lifting or pouring from pitchers.
• The EZ-1 suits varied container sizes and frequent fragrance or color changes, because the operator controls every start and stop.
• Together the two units list at $4,845 ($1,395 + $3,450).

Higher volume: PRIMO 100 or PRIMO 150

• Choose the PRIMO 100 or PRIMO 150 when you melt 50 to 150 lb per batch or have a few people pouring.
• Pair either one with the EZ-1 for hand-guided filling, or with the AutoShot ($8,495) for repeatable measured fills on standard SKUs.
• If you want melting and filling on one mobile cart, see the Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295).

FAQ

What is the best first production wax melter for a growing candle business? The PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395) with an EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450) is the simplest step up from pitchers. For 50 to 150 lb batches, choose a PRIMO 100 (105 lb, $2,050) or PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,295).

Do I need special wiring? No. The PRIMO 25 through PRIMO 1000 run on standard 110-120 V outlets.

How fast does it ship? The PRIMO 25, PRIMO 100, PRIMO 150 and EZ-1 usually ship within 3 to 5 days from Ronkonkoma, NY.

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