Phantom1917

When I exchange emails with WaxMelters sales department I ask about the PW100 water jacket wax melter but they always try to re-direct me to the PRIMO100. I found it a bit strange. So, I stopped responding to the emails they sent me. I appreciate all your advice Puma52. When I am ready to order the PW100 water jacket wax melter I will just tell them what I want and ignore their advice about the PRIMO100. Thanks!

Good advice. Thanks Puma52!

The sales department at WaxMelters has twice suggested I purchase the PRIMO 100 Modified Direct Heat Wax Melter instead of the PW 100 pound Water Jacket Wax Melter. Does anybody have any experience with the PRIMO 100 Modified Direct Heat Wax Melter? I am a bit worried because most candle wax melters have a cylindrical shape while the PRIMO 100 is square shaped plus I never have heard of any candle maker using the PRIMO 100.

Hi Puma52, More great information! I will definitely buy the spout to screw into the pipe. Also, I am thinking of using vegetable oil instead of distilled water. Apparently with vegetable oil, you do not have to refill that often and you can achieve a higher temperature. When I purchase my water jacket wax melter after labor day, I will let you know how everything goes. Thanks!

Hi Puma52, Thank you for the information. I will purchase the PW100 wax melter right after labor day. Summer candle sales are the slowest time of the year for me and I can continue to get by with 3 Presto Pots. As soon as I purchase the PW100, I will let everybody on the forum know what I think of the wax melter. Once again thank you!

I am researching 100 pound water jacket wax melters and might buy from waxmelters The photos of 100 pound water jacket wax melters on waxmelters web site looks a bit different then the photos you posted of the 100 pound water jacket wax melter you purchased from waxmelters. Do you have a product or item code for the 100 pound water jacket wax melter that you purchased from waxmelters? I like your photos and will probably buy the same item that you did since you recommend it so highly. I just want to make sure I purchase the correct item. Thanks.

I have not bought a wax melter yet. I am still doing research on wax melters. I originally thought I would buy a water jacket wax melter. However, my research indicates that a lot of candle makers are happy with both water jacket and direct heat wax melters. I got side tracked a bit researching turkey fryers. It seems the old Masterbuilt Turf n Surf was popular but has been discontinued. Right now, I've narrowed my selection down to a new wax melter, in the 60 to 100 pound capacity range. I have also narrowed down the potential supplier of the wax melter. When I do eventually buy a wax melter, I will let everybody know my choice. Also, thank you for all the great replies to my original post.

Thanks Candybee! You have been very helpful.

Sounds like many candle makers are happy with their direct heat wax melters. As I mentioned in my first post, I am looking to buy a wax melter between 50 to 150 pounds in the next 2 months. Its a good thing if direct heat wax melters are as good as water jacketed wax melters. Can anybody who owns and operates a direct heat or water jacketed wax melter, and is happy with its performance, tell us the name of the wax melter they are using.

I prefer to buy a water jacketed wax melter for safety reasons. That is the main reason. You can leave the water jacketed wax melter on all night with little or no danger while direct heat wax melters must be unplugged at the end of the day. Also, some of my research said water jacketed wax melters are less likely to have hot spots (i.e. uneven temperatures). There are different candle supply distributors and wax melter manufacturers selling water jacketed wax melters. I am not sure which is best to buy. Any help would be appreciated.

Currently using 3 presto pots. Need to make candles faster. Looking to upgrade in the next month or two. Cannot find any old style, round Masterbuilt Turk n Surf turkey fryers. Based on my research, I would prefer to purchase a water jacket wax melter between 50 to 150 pounds capacity. There seems to be a lot of different water jacket wax melter suppliers online. Could somebody recommend a water jacket wax melter brand, manufacturer, or supplier they are happy with? Thanks!