The all-new InstantVap® 18V TURBO has arrived — faster, smarter and more powerful than ever!
Building on the success of the Compact, the TURBO makes vaporizing oxalic acid (OA) in beehives even more efficient, with a high-power furnace, dynamic temperature control, and a smart LED interface for large-scale, reliable treatment.
NEW Turbo Design:
This model delivers quicker cycles (around 13 seconds per 2g dose) and precision control. With an easy-to-read LED display showing temperature, battery voltage, cycle counters and status lights, the Turbo is purpose-built for professional beekeepers needing speed in the field.
NEW LED display & counters
This includes live temperature and battery voltage, total cycles, cycles per battery, plus smart status light codes noted below: -
Slow blink = warming up, Solid = ready, Fast blink = vaporizing, Double blink + pause = low battery.
The Turbo combines strength and practicality — stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame, replaceable 6mm brass nozzle, double-wall furnace for cold/windy weather, and built-in over-discharge battery protection.
It is extremely cost-effective per application! Oxalic Acid costs less than 2 cents per hive for a 2 gram dose (based on bulk pricing). Treat thousands of hives for just a few dollars in materials.
Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info.
The Vaporizer bowl temperature is very important to maximize the output of the Oxalic Acid without degrading it. Extensive lab testing shows that keeping the bowl temperature between 230 and 260 degrees Celsius is best:
Applications & suggested dose rates.
1. For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of OA vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 5–7 minutes.
2. For vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet, then follow the same process.
3. For hives with difficult-to-seal vented bases, apply 3g from the top via hive mat notch or excluder door/notch. See our stainless steel excluders with entry.
4. If the hive has a top feeder with a wooden rim, many beekeepers are applying the vapour through the rim directly below the feeder tray and into the bee space. Drill a 6.5mm hole in the rim on a slight downward angle to direct the vapour below the feeder tray. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments.
5. Through-the-wall dosing: drill a 6.5mm hole in the brood box and insert the brass nozzle. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments. It is best to locate the hole as high as possible at the side of the front plate so the vapour is directed alongside the outer frame. This method is the least most desirable of the 5 options.
NB. There should be 80mm to 100mm of free air space in front of the nozzle during discharge. Otherwise, 10% - 20% of the oxalic acid will solidify on a surface that is right in front and too close.
6 Amp/hr 18V Makita LXT Batteries also available here
Respirators must be worn when vaporizing — Check out our range here
Eye Protection must be worn.
Cleaning of these devices is important — Watch our Cleaning Video.
Included with each Turbo:
1 × InstantVap Turbo Vaporizer (choose your battery socket)
1 × Oxalic Acid Dispenser
1 × Cleaning Cap
2 × Spare O-Rings
Batteries not included
The finer details:
- Dynamic adjustable temperature: 230–260 °C (optimum 260 °C)
- Power: 18–20V; 400W; 22A
- Approx. 1Ah required for heating; each additional 1Ah = ~7 × 2g treatments
- ~13s per 2g dose at optimum temp
- Stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame & dispenser
- Roll-on dosing dispenser, 1–4g scale, one-press release (extras available here)
- 6mm brass outlet pipe, easy to clean, designed to resist clogging
- Stable in hive hole, supports its own weight
- 100mm free space in front of nozzle recommended
- Double-wall furnace for stable performance in cold, windy weather
- Built-in over-discharge battery protection (~15.2V)
- Weight: approx. 1.6kg
- Warranty: 1 year
The InstantVap Turbo is powered by common power tool batteries (choose one system at time of purchase):
- Makita LXT 18V
- Milwaukee M18
- Bosch ProCore 18V (Black & Red)
- Dewalt XR/FlexVolt 18–20V
- Metabo 18V
- AEG 18V
- Ozito 18V
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Hikoki/Hitachi 18V
The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select carefully. Price does not include any batteries.