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Wax Melter Electricity Use: PRIMO Wattage by Model
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WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is a USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, since 1999, for customers from growing manufacturers to Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA. WaxMelters holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Short answer: PRIMO wax melter heaters are rated from 300 W on the 25 lb PRIMO 25 and 800 W on the PRIMO 50 to PRIMO 150, to 1800 W on the 1,226 lb PRIMO 1000, all on standard 110 to 120 V. Digital, waterless, energy-efficient PRIMO heating gives even heating and melts 2 to 3X faster on half the electricity. Actual energy use varies by material, batch and setup.
PRIMO Wax Melter Heating Power by Model
| Model | Capacity | Heating power | Standard voltage | Approx. amps at 120 V | Max energy per hour of heating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb (11 kg) / 3.5 gal (13 L) | 300 W | 110 to 120 V | 2.5 A | 0.3 kWh |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lbs (25 kg) / 7 Gal (26 L) | 800 W | 110 to 120 V | 6.7 A | 0.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 75 | 77 lbs (35 kg) / 11 gal (41 L) | 800 W | 110 to 120 V | 6.7 A | 0.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb (47 kg) / 15 gal (57 L) | 800 W | 110 to 120 V | 6.7 A | 0.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lbs (76 kg) / 26 Gal (98 L) | 800 W | 110 to 120 V | 6.7 A | 0.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lbs (120 kg) / 33 gal (125 L) | 900 W | 110 to 120 V | 7.5 A | 0.9 kWh |
| PRIMO 350 | 367 lbs (166 kg) / 49 Gal (185 L) | 1200 W | 110 to 120 V | 10.0 A | 1.2 kWh |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lbs (241 kg) / 76 Gal (287 L) | 1500 W | 110 to 120 V | 12.5 A | 1.5 kWh |
| PRIMO 750 | 770 lbs (349 kg) / 110 Gal (416 L) | 1800 W | 110 to 120 V | 15.0 A | 1.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 1000 | 1226 lbs (556 kg) / 158 Gal (598 L) | 1800 W | 110 to 120 V | 15.0 A | 1.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 1500 | 1675 lb (760 kg) / 216 gal (818 L) | 3200 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 3.2 kWh |
| PRIMO 2000 | 2054 lbs (932 kg) / 316 Gal (1196 L) | 3200 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 3.2 kWh |
| PRIMO 3000 | 3500 lb (1597 kg) / 495 gal (1874 L) | 5300 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 5.3 kWh |
| PRIMO 5000 | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) / 685 Gallons (2595L) | 8200 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 8.2 kWh |
| PRIMO 7500 | 7500 lb (3402 kg) / 950 Gallon (3600 L) | 10800 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 10.8 kWh |
| PRIMO 10000 | 10000 lbs (4550 kg) / 1268 Gal (4799 L) | 12200 W | 220 to 240 V | , | 12.2 kWh |
Amps are heating watts ÷ 120 V. Max energy per hour is the heater rating in kW; digital control cycles the heaters to hold the set point. Wattage is listed on each product page. PRIMO 1500 and larger are 220 to 240 V standard; 480 V and 600 V options are listed on product pages.
Wax Hands Machine Wattage
| Model | Heating power | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wax Hands 1 Compact | 300 W | $2,595 |
| Wax Hands 4 Compact | 800 W | $3,495 |
| Wax Hands TableTop 150 | 1400 W | $4,295 |
| Wax Hands X-Press 150 | 1400 W | $5,250 |
| Wax Hands 305 Workstation | 1600 W | $7,495 |
How to Plan Electrical Service
- Add up the heating watts of every melter, holding tank and heated filler that will run at the same time.
- Divide by your voltage for amps, and have a licensed electrician size the circuit.
- Choose 220 to 240 V, 480 V or 600 V on the product page when your facility needs it. Details: wax melter voltage guide.
- Size the melter to your batch first: PRIMO sizing and capacity guide · candles per batch.
Get a Recommendation
Send your batch size and available power (voltage, phase and amps) to WaxMelters: (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358 or sales@waxmelters.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a wax melter use?
A PRIMO wax melter's heaters are rated from 300 W (PRIMO 25, 25 lb) and 800 W (PRIMO 50 to PRIMO 150) to 1800 W (PRIMO 1000, 1,226 lb). PRIMO melts 2 to 3X faster on half the electricity. Actual energy use varies by material, batch and setup.
Can I plug a wax melter into a regular outlet?
PRIMO 25 through PRIMO 1000 are 110 to 120 V standard for standard temperature. The PRIMO 25 draws about 2.5 A and the PRIMO 100 about 6.7 A at 120 V. Have an electrician confirm the circuit, especially for the PRIMO 350 to PRIMO 1000 (10 to 15 A at 120 V).
What is the maximum hourly energy a PRIMO can draw?
Heating power in kilowatts equals the maximum kilowatt-hours per hour of heating: 0.3 kWh for the PRIMO 25, 0.8 kWh for the PRIMO 100 and 1.8 kWh for the PRIMO 1000. Digital control holds the set point, so actual use varies by material, batch and setup.
Which PRIMO models need 220 to 240 V?
PRIMO 1500 and larger are 220 to 240 V standard, and X-Treme PRIMO 350 to PRIMO 1000 units are 220 to 240 V. 480 V and 600 V options are available on many models. See the voltage guide.
Why choose WaxMelters?
Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358 or email sales@waxmelters.com.