“What distinguishes a candle from other lights is that it appeals to our soul, not our eyes!"
- Mehmet Murat İldan
Advantages of the KERRY OIL CANDLE SYSTEM
The Kerry Oil Candle System is recognised in the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia and New Zealand as the leader in oil candle manufacture, given the system’s well deserved reputation for costs savings, safety, and most of all cleanliness.
The system is well proven, and used daily in thousands of churches.
Flame
- The flame height is adjustable, allowing the candles to flourish in draughty and air conditioned environments, unlike paraffin wax candles.
Wicks
- Made of fibreglass rope
- Don't burn down through use
- Light instantly
- Burn at a lower temperature than paraffin wax candles, so can be pinched out or snuffed out safely.
Oil Canisters
- No moving parts, so no clean up
- Supplied ready to use
- Easy to replace, the process takes no longer than a minute
- Economical, as all oil in the canister is used before needing to be replaced.
- Can be recycled through your usual street-side service once empty
Oil
- Oil Kerry Oil’s special formulation
- Safe, with a flashpoint well below that of kerosene
- Economical, will save 40% over wax candles.
- Odourless, smokeless, and drip-less.
- No mess to your vestments, carpets, or altar linen.
Candle Shells
- Made from durable strong material
- Appearance remains unchanged, no “burning down”.
- Clean and wax free in operation
- Available in three diameters, and in a range of heights
- Can usually be adapted to fit existing candle holders.
- Can be adorned with liturgical symbols
SIZES
Kerry Oil Candles are produced in a wide range of sizes. Nylon shells are supplied in 5cm, 6.5cm and 8cm external diameters. A refillable candle with a 2.5cm outer diameter is also available. The standard candle shell heights commence at 17.5cm and range up to 26 cm. The tallest candle shell supplied is a Paschal candle 49.5cm in length available in the two larger canister sizes. Paschal candles are supplied with kyro, a set of year numerals and can be pre-drilled to fit incense nails (if requested). Nylon candle shells can also be machined to fit your candle holder.
HISTORY
The Kerry Oil Candle Co came into being as a result of the Lux Donum church supply business. Through our contact with the clergy, many Priests asked us whether we could come up with a non electronic solution to the messy problems involved with the use of wax Mass candles. The request was given considerable thought and various ideas were tried. By 1981 the Kerry Oil Candle appeared in its present form, and permission for its use as a Mass candle was sought from the Clergy and the Bishops Committee on the Liturgy. Their general consensus was that the basis of the Kerry Oil Candle is an oil lamp the use of which follows traditions going back to pre wax candle times, and that churches have been burning oil sanctuary lamps through to the present day.
ORDERS
Fill in the order form below, which be emailed through to us. We will contact you to confirm.
Alternately, please download an order-form, phone it through to +61 7 3355 2711 or Mobile 0428 458 575, or scan and email to info at kerryoilcandles.com.au
Postal orders should be mailed to:
86 Poinciana Crescent,
Stretton Qld 4116
We do not have a showroom. Our factory is able to be visited by appointment
| Candle Shells | ||
| Outer Diameter of Shell 8cm - These take 6.5cm cans | ||
| Length Overall | Price per shell | |
| 17.5cm | $70.0 | |
| 21cm | $82.50 | |
| 26cm | $105.00 | |
| 49cm Paschal, incl incense nails and cross transfer. | $275.00 | |
| Outer Diameter of Shell 6.5cm - These take 5.3cm cans | ||
| Length Overall | ||
| 21cm | $62.50 | |
| 24.5cm | $82.50 | |
| 49cm Paschal, incl incense nails and cross transfer | $250.00 | |
| Outer Diameter of Shell 5cm - These take 3.5cm cans | ||
| Length Overall | ||
| 20cm (Plain) | $57.50 | |
| 20cm with large brass follower/cover at top | $110.00 | |
| 20cm Advent candle set of four (one pink and 3 purple, with large brass follower at top) | $500.00 | |
| 25cm | $72.50 | |
| 49cm | $225.00 | |
| Refillable (Hollow) Candles | ||
| Outer Diameter of Candle 2.5cm | ||
| Length either 28cm or 32cm, wick holder and round base in solid brass. | $115.00 | |
| Outer Diameter of Shell 2.5cm | ||
| Length Overall | ||
| 32cm refillable hollow candle with brass cap/wick holder and large round brass base. | $115.00 | |
| Oil Canister Refills (measurements across base of can) |
Single box price | Prices where 2 or more boxes ordered at once |
| 6.5cm Box of 48 | $775.00 | $700.00 |
| 5.3cm Box of 40 | $625.00 | $575.00 |
| 3.5cm Box of 72 | $525.00 | $475.00 |
| Lux Donum Electronic Candle Stands Stock sizes 22, 34 and 50 lights, other sizes can be made to special order. Prices on application. |
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| All prices include GST, all measurements shown are approximate | ||
| Prices effective from July 1, 2024 | ||
Order Form
The time that a canister will burn for depends on whether the flame is properly trimmed so that it burns cleanly with no smoke.
- A 6.5cm oil canister will burn for 50 to 60 hours.
- A 5.3cm oil canister should burn for 40 to 50 hours, and a 3.5cm oil canister for 15 to 20 hours.
Every canister has an adjustable threaded brass wick nut at the top. Turning the nut up or down changes the height and burn rate of the flame once lit.
Very safe. The Kerry Candle oil we use has a lower flashpoint than domestic kerosene. Provided cans are kept upright and not tilted, the canisters are completely safe to use.
The one situation to avoid is a build up of oil in the wick trough at the top of each canister. Provided cans are not tilted and are kept vertical, that will not happen.
Leaving aside no longer having to remove wax from altar linen and church carpets on a weekly basis, satisfied customers have told us that by using our candle oil canisters they have secured costs savings of at least 40% over the cost of paraffin wax candles.
No special cabinet is required. Canisters should be stored in a dry space, out of sunlight. Properly stored, they will last for years.
Our standard box for oil canisters measures 42cm long by 30cm deep, and those dimensions together with the weight of the contents (9 to 19 kg) ensure that boxes remain upright in transit.
Lighter and smaller boxes increase the probability of a box being pushed on its side and oil spilled. That risk increases the further the box has to travel . Orders of less than 5kg are therefore at the buyer’s risk with spillage, and as our margins on small canister orders are slender at best the buyer has to pay the freight cost.
We pay the freight cost, subject to that one exception. We use Aramex/Fastway as our couriers, and have done so for nearly 20 years.
As the candle oil is classed as “Hazardous” it cannot be freighted by air.
Each consignment is entered in Aramex’s database and the freight prepaid. Aramex’s system means that you receive advice as to pick up at our end and anticipated delivery at your end.
The courier receives a contact name and telephone number.