The InstantVap Turbo is a cordless, battery-powered oxalic acid vaporiser for treating beehives. It runs at 400W and can complete a hive treatment in as little as 10 seconds with a 2g dose at 260°C. It is equipped with the battery socket selected at purchase. The battery and charger are not included.
A display shows the current temperature, battery voltage, warning and error messages, and the number of treatment cycles. The operating temperature is adjustable, and the display can show °C or °F. A red LED and a side-mounted LED show the status: slow blink for warming up, steady on for ready to treat, fast blink for vaporising, and double blink for battery discharged.
The housing and dispenser are stainless steel. The brass spout is replaceable. Deep discharge protection safeguards the battery automatically. Oxalic acid does not penetrate capped brood, so vaporisation is meant for low-brood periods such as late autumn or winter, after a swarm or re-queening, or during natural brood breaks.
- Power
- 400W
- Battery
- 18V cordless (battery and charger not included)
- Treatment time
- As little as 10 seconds (2g dose at 260°C)
- Display
- Temperature, battery voltage, warning/error messages, treatment cycle count
- Temperature units
- °C or °F, adjustable operating temperature
- LED signals
- Slow blink: warming up. Steady on: ready to treat. Fast blink: vaporising. Double blink: battery discharged
- Housing
- Stainless steel
- Dispenser
- Stainless steel, adjustable 1–4g
- Spout
- Replaceable brass
- Protection
- Deep discharge protection
- In the box
- 1 x Turbo vaporiser with selected battery socket, 1 x adjustable oxalic acid dispenser (1–4g), 1 x cleaning cap, 2 x spare O-rings
- Warranty
- 2 years, with post-warranty support