A water jacket tank is a great step up from a double boiler when working with larger quantities of oils or other ingredients that require melting and heating.
Our Willow Way water jacketed tank design gives you more precise temperature control and even heat distribution without hot spots that could burn or scorch your products.
Water Jacketed Oil Melter Tank Model 13MH & 13MH220 Comes Complete with...
- Heating Element, Thermostat with Cord.
- Lid with a molded high-temp handle eliminating the need to wear heat protective gloves.
- Extra Heating Element. A spare is really great to have just in case, but chances are you may never need to use it.
- Large 1 ½” (38mm), Three-Way Ball Valve to make dispensing thick liquids easy. Tip: Working with oils or wax that can set up hard with room temperature may block the flow of your ball valve. Check out our optional Heated Valve Assembly. Just heat it to melt, no blockage - headache free.
- Adjustable Ball Valve tension.
- Dispenses at a 90° angle for minimal number of required fittings.. and it also makes it easier to clean.
- ½” (13mm) Inlet and Outlet for filling and draining the water jacket.
- Outlet & Valve Cleaning Brush
- Pipe Seal is included.
- Simple to follow Operating Instructions.
- With such a versatile tank, we also include a great formula and instructions for making Liquid Soap.

All stainless steel construction
120 V 1500 W, Heater - Thermostat
Model 13MH

All stainless steel construction
220 V 3000 W, Heater - Thermostat
Model 13MH220
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Specifications for 13 Gallon Oil Melter Tank:
- Both inner and outer tanks, lid and all fittings are 304 Stainless Steel. Its cosmetic grade and meets organic certification requirements.
- Capacity - Approximately 13 gal. (49L), 100 lbs (45.359Kg) in weight.
- Water Jacket Volume - approximately 8.15 gal (30.71L)
- Exterior dimensions - 21” (53cm) high by 18” (46cm) in diameter.
- Outer water jacket tank is Water boiler style with flat bottom.
- Interior dimensions - approximately 15" x 16"
- ½” (13mm) Inlet and Outlet
- Large 1 ½” (38mm), Three-Way Ball Valve outlet with 90 degree elbow.
- Heater - 120 Volt, 1500 watt / Thermostat - (50F to 250F) (10C to 121C).
- Note: For International and Domestic customers requiring 220 volt 50 or 60 cycle, order our Model 13MH220. We substitute our 220 volt, 3000 watt, Heater – Thermostat at no additional change. Just let us know your preference.
- Plug may be need to be changed to meet your local or country electrical codes.
- Countries with 50 Hz electrical power; wattage will be approximately 17% less than the wattages shown.
- Current draw is, 12.5 amps at 120 volts
- UL approved components.
- Can ship via UPS. Weighs 45 lbs (20Kg), Oversize @ 70 lbs (32Kg). Crating included in pricing.
Accessories & Replacement Parts
- Slow Speed Mixer
- 13 gallon Tank Insulation Jacket
- HANDcraft™ Heated Valve Assembly
- 1.5 Inch Replacement Ball Valve
- Stainless Steel Work Table
- Reducer for our 1.5 inch Ball Valve
- Thermostat Hood
- Faucet for Water Jacket Drain
- HANDcraft™ Heater Timer 1800 watt
- Oil Melter Tank Scale
- Replacement 110 volt / 1500 watt heater / thermostat
- Replacement 220 volt / 3000 watt heater / thermostat
Benefits:
- Highly Versatile All Purpose heater/melter Tank - Melts Oils, Butters, Cremes, Candle Wax, M&P, and more. Anything that needs even controlled heat without the risk of hot spots burning your product.
- Get Going FAST!! Extremely easy to setup, use, and maintain. 95% of the time, there is rarely even a need for tools during tank installation. And hey, Clean Up is a breeze!!
- Increasing your Production levels saves you time, labor and money. All of this Equals More Profit for you!
- Controlled temperature regulation and even heating maintains the quality and integrity of your product.
- A Water Jacketed Tank ensures your ingredients stay safe from hot spots that could scorch or burn.
- Built with Cosmetic Grade Stainless Steel that can be used for Certified Organic production.
- Candle Makers - This heating tank is perfect for melting your candle wax and blending your fragrances and colors. You can dispense right into your candle molds or even use for artistic dipping candles.
- This unit can be attached directly to our EZ Fill Bottler for an easy way to dispense into bottles or jars.
- Designed to Last - Constructed with high quality materials that will serve your needs for many years to come.
- Flushing out the heated water from the water jacket is made easy with Water Inlet and Outlet Fittings.
- Check out our optional “Faucet for Water Jacket”. It replaces the water jacket drain plug so you can control the flow just by turning the handle. A standard garden hose can be connected for easy drainage.
- If you don't need to flush the water jacket, you can fill with Mineral Oil or Propylene Glycol (PPG) instead of water.
- Its slower to heat than water but has much better heat retention, plus evaporation is less of an issue.
- Less maintenance is required.
- Allows for higher temperatures.
- NOTE: When using PPG always be sure to use food grade quality with inhibitor.
- Check out our Stainless Steel Work Table. It makes a great, easy to clean work space.
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