InstantVap Products

InstantVap 18 volt battery powered, cordless oxalic acid vaporizer. Top quality product manufactured in Europe.

This unit makes Vaporizing a breeze for any beekeeper! Its only been on the market since end of 2021 and has been a massive hit in America and Europe. Beequip NZ are excited to be part of the journey by becoming NZ's Sole Distributor!

It is very cheap per application! The Oxalic Acid only costs 1.5 cents per beehive for a 3 gram dose (Based on buying a 25kg bag for $120.00 +GST in Feb 2023) Treat 1000 beehives for only $15.00 +GST.

The InstantVap is powered by common power tool batteries including Makita LXT 18V, Milwaukee M18, Bosch Blue / ProCore 18V, Dewalt XR18/20V, Metabo 18V, Ozito PXC 18V, AEG Pro 18V & HiKOKI / Hitachi 18V. The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select your type carefully. Price does not include any batteries.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

Applications & suggested dose rates. Also view the video. See the link below.

1. For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 7 minutes to trap all the vapour in the beehive while treating other beehives. It is best to treat the beehive when all the field bees are inside to get maximum mite kill. Eg. Cold weather, in the evening, or at night. It could also be done on a day when there is light rain, as long as you ensure that the insulation and electronics inside the InstantVap do not get wet.

2. For beehives with vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet and carry out the same process as stated above. The vent blockers can be removed after 7 minutes.

3. For beehives with vented bases that are very difficult to block, we recommend that you do a 3 gram dose from the top of the hive. A small notch cut from the rim of the hivemat is excellent for winter ventilation and a great spot to apply the vapour. If the beehive has lots of honey supers, a notch cut from the rim of the queen excluder can give good access for the vaporizer. we sell stainless steel excluders with an entry door which is ideal. See the examples on the video.

6 Amp/hr 18V Makita LXT Batteries also available here

A 12v Version with 4m leads and battery clips is also available here

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing - Check out our range here

For a quick overview on how this works, watch our video below:

Included with each Vaporizer:
1 x Vaporizer
1 x Plunger
1 x 500g of OA
2 x Silicone Caps
2 x Silicone Sleeves
2 x Spare O-Rings
2 x Cleaning Caps

The finer details:

• The device has built-in battery protection electronics. It will turn off at 15.2V, and when connecting discharged battery, it does not turn on below 17.2V
• Power: 18V; 240W; 13A
• Approx. 1Ah is required for heating up, then 1Ah provides enough power for 9 to 10 two gram doses of oxalic acid treatment. Each 2 gram dose takes approx. 18 seconds to vaporize at 230 degrees Celsius.
• Stainless, acid-resistant steel frame and dispenser
  
• Accurate, dynamic solid-state relay & PID temperature control; i.e. no overheating, no waiting for cool-down
  
• Real-time temperature display, controlled temperature, temperature can be individually adjusted from 100-240℃. Default temperature is 230℃ and what is generally recommended.
  
• Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
  
• 6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging due to the excellent design. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible. Some beekeepers drill a 7mm hole in the hive box and insert the nozzle into the hole.
• Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (But do not lean on it!)
• There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
• Voltage indicator with nice digital readout. 
• Insulated furnace, works well even in cold, windy weather.

Testimonials:

Woodland Harvest Honey Co - Sep 23

"I bought an instant vap about a month back. I discovered when I did alcohol washes after pulling supers that I had some colonies with fairly heavy mite loads. I have stopped using the chemical mite treatments and formic acid or Thymol because of problems in the past with queens shutting down. Both products will work but if the temperature is too high you get into trouble. I use sticky boards and hit all the hives in a yard every four days until the boards show clean three days after treatment. Usually that's three to five times. The hives keep going business as usual and no queens have stopped laying. In fact they start laying more when the mites are getting cleaned out. I haven't seen any problems with the bees that could be blamed on the OA. The machine is expensive but cheap compared to what the other treatments cost or the cost of a lost colony. Where I live the bees will go broodless about the end of November (Northern Hemisphere) and I'll hit them again two or three times. That will get them through until spring buildup. The instant vap is a game changer"

InstantVap 12 volt battery powered, oxalic acid vaporizer. Top quality product manufactured in Europe.

This unit makes Vaporizing a breeze for any beekeeper! Its only been on the market since end of 2021 and has been a massive hit in America and Europe. Beequip are excited to be part of the journey by becoming NZ's Sole Distributor!

The InstantVap 12v version comes with a 4m lead and clips so you can easily clip it on to any 12 volt battery. 

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

We also sell these in a version that is powered by common 18 volt power tool batteries. Click Here   to view them on our website.

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing - Check out our range here

For a quick overview on the InstantVap, watch our video below:

Included with each Vaporizer:
1 x Vaporizer
1 x Plunger
1 x 500g of OA
2 x Silicone Caps
2 x Silicone Sleeves
2 x Spare O-Rings
2 x Cleaning Caps

The finer details:

• Power: 12V; 240W; 20A
• With a fully charged 80Ah deep cycle battery, ~300 hives can be treated with 2 grams of oxalic acid, one treatment takes approx. 20 seconds
• Stainless steel acid-resistant frame and dispenser
• Accurate, no-overrun dynamic solid-state relay PID temperature control; i.e. no overheating, no waiting for cool-down
• Real-time temperature display, controlled temperature, temperature can be individually adjusted from 100-240℃, default temperature: 230℃, recommended temperature: 220-230℃
• Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
• 6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging as there is no pipe bend. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible
• Requires a 7mm diameter hole in the hive wall. See the video above for a range of options for location of the application.
• There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
• Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (do not lean on it!)
  
• Voltage indicator to protect the battery. Periodic monitoring of the voltage indicator is necessary, because the battery must not be over discharged! The exact voltage value which the battery can be discharged to, is specified by the battery manufacturer. Please check the instructions for your battery.
• Can be used with a car starter battery for up to 100-150 hives
• Insulated furnace, works well in cold, windy weather.

Replacement Dispenser for the InstantVap

Adjustable from 1 to 4 gram dose rates.

Suits all the styles

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

Makita BL1860 18V 6.0Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Battery

This battery is perfect for the Makita Version of the InstantVap.
6AH will give you a rough total of treating 40-50 Hives with a 2 gram dose. (Includes the heat up time)

Check out our Automotive Charger for these batteries here

100% genuine Makita battery!

Get full face protection with this comfortable and safe face-mask.
This will give you the best face & lung protection when using a Vaporizer with Oxalic Acid.

This mask will also give very good face & lung protection when working with Formic Acid.

This is a complete kit including a pair of Organic Vapour / Acid Gas Cartridges to suit.
Also included is a pair of FOGSTOP optix wipes and a handy container to store the mask and keep it clean.
You can get spare filter cartridges here.

NOTE: The service life of any acid gas cartridge filter is affected by many factors.

Replace both the filters: -

• When the expiry date stamped on the sealed packet has elapsed.
• Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not used). The carbon will absorb contaminants from the general environment.
• When contaminant can be detected by smell or taste.

Comes in Medium and Large - both are adult size, the large has slightly more room in the mask.

Silicone material
Reusable
Anti fog treatment on lens
Anti scratch lens
Low breathing resistance
High filtration efficiency filters
Protects against airborne contaminants

The Masks are tested and approved to meet the following standards:

Certified AS/NZS 1716:2012
Certified CE Standard EN143:2000 P3 R
Certified CE Standard EN14387:2004+A1:2008
Certified CE Standard EN149:2001+A1:2009
Certified CE Standard EN143:2000 P2 R

Protect yourself with this Half-Face Respirator Mask.

This will give you the best lung protection when using a Vaporizer with Oxalic Acid. Some form of eye protection should also be worn.

This mask will also give very good lung protection when working with Formic Acid.

This is a complete kit including a pair of Organic Vapour / Acid Gas Cartridges to suit.

Also included is a handy container to store the mask and keep it clean.
You can get spare filter cartridges here.

NOTE: The service life of any acid gas cartridge filter is affected by many factors.

Replace both the filters: -

• When the expiry date stamped on the sealed packet has elapsed.
• Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not used). The carbon will absorb contaminants from the general environment.
• When contaminant can be detected by smell or taste.

Comes in Medium and Large - both are adult size, the large has slightly more room in the mask.

Silicone material
Reusable
Low breathing resistance
High filtration efficiency filters
Protects against airborne contaminants

The Masks are tested and approved to meet the following standards:

Certified AS/NZS 1716:2012
Certified CE Standard EN143:2000 P3 R
Certified CE Standard EN14387:2004+A1:2008
Certified CE Standard EN149:2001+A1:2009
Certified CE Standard EN143:2000 P2 R

This is a pair of Cartridges to suit our Half and Full Face  Respiratory Masks
They are specifically for protecting you against Organic Acid Vapour or Acid Gas - Perfect for Vaporising Oxalic Acid or using with Formic Acid

The service life of any acid gas cartridge filter is affected by many factors.

Replace both the filters: -

• When the expiry date stamped on the sealed packet has elapsed.
• Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not used). The carbon will absorb contaminants from the general environment.
• When contaminant can be detected by smell or taste.

Meet standards and approvals AS/NZS 1716:2012

For efficient Varroa Mite control in beehives when using Oxalic Acid for treatment.

Check out our Blog Post on Brood Breaks in Hives

For full depth brood boxes. 3/4 depth versions also available.

Oxalic acid treatments do not usually kill the mites that are inside capped brood cells. There is now a very efficient and effective solution!

Lock the queen in this cage to create a brood break period. Treat the hive with Oxalic Acid while there is no capped brood and achieve a very high Varroa kill rate.

See Data Sheet of testing done on this

Oxalic acid can be applied by vaporization, fogging or by the dribble method.

Check this link for more info:-

http://scientificbeekeeping.com/oxalic-acid-questions-answers-and-more-questions-part-1-of-2-parts/

Due to its large size the bees don't feel queenless and are less likely to build queen cells. It has queen excluder sides so that nurse bees can still enter the cage and care for the queen.

There is a large opening under the top cap to release the bees when required. Only 25mm wide at the top and will fit in a standard brood box along with 10 frames with 33mm end bars. The main body of the frame is only 16mm wide so as not to interfere with brood emerging alongside.

The bottom edge is curved on the full depth cage to match the typical shape of the winter cluster.

There are many other applications.

In warmer locations, the queen can be locked up over winter to stop her laying eggs to conserve stores and to stop the Varroa mites from breeding.

Can also be used to bank an extra queen over winter when running 2 queen colonies and the bees are already familiar with 2 queens in the hive.

We recommend that clients add a small piece of wood as shown, if using the cage over winter. The wood is naturally the warmest material for the queen to rest on, while being surrounded by nurse bees.

The suggested wood dimensions as shown, are 20mm x 10mm x 110mm long.
(Tip: - The bottom bar on a beehive frame is often 20mm x 10mm section.)
Wood at 10mm thick is a firm fit, but we still recommend that one or 2 screws are fitted to keep it secure and in the best place. The top cap unclips to allow easy access for the strip of wood.

The top bar is 480mm long. Cage height is 228mm for full depth brood boxes and 175mm high for 3/4 depth.

Top quality product made in Europe from food grade polypropylene.

Stock supplied may be a different colour to what is shown in the photos.

Oxalic Acid Dihydrate Crystals. 99.5% 

Oxalic Acid is used by many different industries for many different applications.

• Beekeepers.
• Exterior timber deep cleaning and preparation.
• Commercial laundries. Rust and mineral deposit remover on fabric.
• Building and construction cleaning. Mineral staining, grout, mortar, bricks, tiles, pavers.
• Professional carpet cleaning. Rust and mineral stain removal.
• Rust, scale and watermark removal from baths, basins and other washroom surfaces.
• Hardwood stain removal on concrete and carpet
• Waterlines and deposits on boat hulls and marine applications

Many beekeepers use Oxalic Acid with our Vaporizers

We also sell Glycerine and cardboard or paper strips

500g pottles, 2kg pottles or 25kg Bags

Ensure to reading safety instructions before opening container.

Click here to view our mixing guide for oxalic acid and glycerine

Check out our packages here, with everything you need to get started including Oxalic Acid

Introducing the perfect solution for charging your Makita batteries on the go - our 18V Makita battery charger with a 12V cigarette plug. Whether you're a busy beekeeper who needs to charge your makita batteries for your InstantVap between sites or a contractor who needs to keep your Makita batteries charging up while on the road, our charger is the ultimate portable charging option.

With its convenient 12V cigarette plug design, you can easily charge your Makita batteries while on the move, without the need for a wall outlet or bulky charging station. This gives you the freedom to charge your batteries anywhere, anytime, ensuring that you always have a fully charged battery at your fingertips.

Our charger is specifically designed for Makita batteries, ensuring that you get fast and reliable charging every time. It's made with high-quality materials and built to last, so you can trust that it will provide you with reliable performance for years to come.

Don't be tied down to a wall outlet or bulky charging station. Instead, enjoy the convenience and portability of our 18V Makita battery charger with a 12V cigarette plug. Order yours today and experience the freedom of charging on the go!

Genuine Makita Product

This silicone cap is used for cleaning the InstantVap

Steam Cleaning
After rinsing it out, start heating it up to 200 C. While its heating up get the cleaning cup as shown in the picture above. Fill it 3/4 full of water. Once the InstantVap gets to 200C, tip it upside down without the plunger in the spout. Slide the cleaning cap over the spout, then holding it firmly in place with 2-3 fingers, tip the machine up the right way with the nozzle point away from yourself or anyone else. The water in the cap will drop down into the chamber, instantly evaporate and steam out the nozzle. This will generate a bit of pressure on the cap so ensure your wearing gloves and holding it down tight!

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

This silicone cover placed over the spout of the InstantVap can help to optimize the performance of the device. By covering the hot box at the top of the InstantVap, this cover aids in reducing heat loss, as well as containing any acid spills from the plunger.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

These sleeves protect your hiveware from the hot nozzle on the InstantVap.

Essential when working with Plastic or Polystyrene hiveware.

Also help to insulate the nozzle and avoid blockages

5 Pieces Supplied

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

These slide over the nozzle & block any accidental vapor leakage e.g. during transport.
Alternatively, cut off the end and use as a heavy duty sleeve on polyhives

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info