You're going to love this vap I bought one a year ago and we've treated hundreds of colonies. You'll get between 25 and 30 colonies treated with a nine amp hour battery Don't get anything less than that and to clean up is easy but the o-rings have to get oiled after every clean up otherwise they dry up right away
Jason you are a salesman indeed. I just purchased the same setup that you have. I already have a couple of Milwaukee batteries so this will work out perfectly for me.
I have 27 colonies and plan on going to 50 next season plus raising my own queens. I hesitated on buying the instant vap because of the cost. When I discovered after my honey pull,even though earlier there really wasn't any mite pressure, that I had several colonies that were overrun with mites and I knew I could lose the whole yard if I didn't clean the mites out. I don't like using Amatraz and Formic Pro and Apiguard have a danger of shutting the queen down from laying at a time when they need to be building up. OAV will get the mites under control and not harm the bees. What I have found is by using a sticky board to catch and monitor the mite drop 3 days after treatment you can treat every 4 days until there are no mites dropping. Usually takes 4 or 5 treatments on big colonies and maybe 2 or 3 on nucs. The unit is expensive but I reasoned that losing colonies cost a lot more. Also the traditional treatments were not working or was causing other problems due to higher temperatures and causing the queens not to lay. Last year the Amatraz just didn't kill enough mites, queens stopped laying, and I had several deadouts because there wasn't big enough clusters when the really cold weather hit in January and February. The Instant Vap has been a game changer. I'll hit them all again in November or December when they go broodless and those hives will go into spring with no or very low mite counts.The Instant Vap makes it fast and easy.
I have the corded one and it works great, I don't plan on switching until this one is broken, If I were commercial then the battery one would be the way to go.
I love ours but I opted to buy a new ammo can from Atwood’s for $15 ,a battery storage plate off Amazon I cut down to hold 3 batteries for another $12 , drilled holes in a $8 piece of SS and bent it for the inside storage and also painted it bright red so I can keep up with it so for $35 I built my own storage case that holds 3 battery’s instead of 2. Being most bee keepers are DIY’s you can save close to $100 building your own and it took less than 30 minutes to assemble and paint it.
Ok, you got it! I think you will like it. Just have two batteries, one charging while using the other one. I really do like NOT pulling out the extension cord.
The cheapest battery/charger is one that you already own. FEIW, I checked online and both brands mentioned seemed very similar. Ebay is usually a good spot to pickup batteries and chargers. People will buy kits on sale and sell the kit piecemeal. Often at a good discount.
@@JCsBees Hahaha. . Nope. Going to add a few stands to my main yard and double up at the farm. I'll need to decide on where to place my NUC stands, so that'll probably be a third location I guess. Thinking at home for the NUC's to make it easy to check them.
I got mine last week. I don't have enough colonies to justify it, but I don't care😊. I do feel slighted, though, cause I didn't get his fancy business card . Lol. Might check into the ammo case. Never miss your videos.
I can send you the fancy business card if you like, I already have Rob's contact info. lol I do agree very fancy with all that blink, blink around the edge. I love that you got an InstantVap even though it's not justified. It will sure save a lot of heartache since you don't have to mess with cords.
@@JCsBees yep the handle bracket could be stouter, but that's my only complaint so for. It cleans up nice w water and baking soda mix. I lease hives, 6 to 12 hives on each lease. No generator or cord for provap. Just roll-up and blast mites. Put an inverter in the vehicle and charge while driving. It is a little slower than provap while actually in use, maybe 20/30 sec. But still a great machine.
Jason, curious how you keep the nozzle on the AC powered unit from clogging? I have a similar unit, and I have to heat the tip with a torch, because the clogs are relentless. Thoughts?
After a couple treatments, I fill a cap with water and dump it into the vaporizer and that always flushed it out. Keep pressure on the cap though as it always wants to blow of.
Oh boy, that would have been scary! lol Yeah, I upgraded to the GoPro 11 a few months back and it's made the videos more clear and they batteries seem to last longer. Win,Win!
@@JCsBees that was my other question :) . so the argument that because it is open not closed unit and it would evaporate before it reaches unwanted temps ...that argument doesn't stand ?
Nice video But don’t use vaseline on the O-rings there is a very specific lubrication they make for O-rings cheap couple bucks at Home Depot. Vaseline will ruin the O-rings.
All my favorite youtubers all showcasing the same products. There are some many other products worth looking at that are more affordable atleast for the backyard beekeeper. With some of these products could get tested and shown.
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Great demo Jason, looking forward to the full demonstration. Take care and have a great week, Tim
Thanks 👍
I have one. Love it
You're going to love this vap I bought one a year ago and we've treated hundreds of colonies. You'll get between 25 and 30 colonies treated with a nine amp hour battery Don't get anything less than that and to clean up is easy but the o-rings have to get oiled after every clean up otherwise they dry up right away
Jason you are a salesman indeed. I just purchased the same setup that you have. I already have a couple of Milwaukee batteries so this will work out perfectly for me.
That's great, Jim. I hope to order my batteries very soon.
I have 27 colonies and plan on going to 50 next season plus raising my own queens. I hesitated on buying the instant vap because of the cost. When I discovered after my honey pull,even though earlier there really wasn't any mite pressure, that I had several colonies that were overrun with mites and I knew I could lose the whole yard if I didn't clean the mites out. I don't like using Amatraz and Formic Pro and Apiguard have a danger of shutting the queen down from laying at a time when they need to be building up. OAV will get the mites under control and not harm the bees. What I have found is by using a sticky board to catch and monitor the mite drop 3 days after treatment you can treat every 4 days until there are no mites dropping. Usually takes 4 or 5 treatments on big colonies and maybe 2 or 3 on nucs. The unit is expensive but I reasoned that losing colonies cost a lot more. Also the traditional treatments were not working or was causing other problems due to higher temperatures and causing the queens not to lay. Last year the Amatraz just didn't kill enough mites, queens stopped laying, and I had several deadouts because there wasn't big enough clusters when the really cold weather hit in January and February. The Instant Vap has been a game changer. I'll hit them all again in November or December when they go broodless and those hives will go into spring with no or very low mite counts.The Instant Vap makes it fast and easy.
I use food grade grease I bought for my extractor bearings to grease the rings.
Good idea!
I have the corded one and it works great, I don't plan on switching until this one is broken, If I were commercial then the battery one would be the way to go.
I love ours but I opted to buy a new ammo can from Atwood’s for $15 ,a battery storage plate off Amazon I cut down to hold 3 batteries for another $12 , drilled holes in a $8 piece of SS and bent it for the inside storage and also painted it bright red so I can keep up with it so for $35 I built my own storage case that holds 3 battery’s instead of 2. Being most bee keepers are DIY’s you can save close to $100 building your own and it took less than 30 minutes to assemble and paint it.
Ok, you got it!
I think you will like it. Just have two batteries, one charging while using the other one. I really do like NOT pulling out the extension cord.
I'm sure it's going to be handy and now I have a couple extension cords I can use for other projects. Win!
I love mine! Very well made. Never got extra o rings with mine.
The cheapest battery/charger is one that you already own. FEIW, I checked online and both brands mentioned seemed very similar. Ebay is usually a good spot to pickup batteries and chargers. People will buy kits on sale and sell the kit piecemeal. Often at a good discount.
That really is a great unit. If my hives were farther out, I’d have this vaporizer.
Are you sure? By my calculations your bee yard is gonna expand very soon maybe even to a 3rd location. lol Had to say it!
@@JCsBees Hahaha. . Nope. Going to add a few stands to my main yard and double up at the farm. I'll need to decide on where to place my NUC stands, so that'll probably be a third location I guess. Thinking at home for the NUC's to make it easy to check them.
@@CastleHives Nice. Have you ever had Bees at your place? Your wife will always know where to find you. 😆
@@JCsBees I never have. I'd definitely have a chair and sit daily by them.
@@CastleHives I vote "do it", you will love the convenience it offers.
Love mine. I used Dewalt. LOWES had a good deal on 20 v 6 Amp a while back so bilught extras.
So far the inventor says the O rings have never worn out anyway, he just gives them free just in case
Great video Jason, I’ve been thinking about getting one of these Lorob bees instavap someday, good stuff!
I got mine last week. I don't have enough colonies to justify it, but I don't care😊. I do feel slighted, though, cause I didn't get his fancy business card . Lol. Might check into the ammo case. Never miss your videos.
I can send you the fancy business card if you like, I already have Rob's contact info. lol I do agree very fancy with all that blink, blink around the edge.
I love that you got an InstantVap even though it's not justified. It will sure save a lot of heartache since you don't have to mess with cords.
I have one, love it, get the big batteries. You can do 20 hives approx, if your fast.
Just opening the box I was very impressed. You can tell it's made well.
@@JCsBees yep the handle bracket could be stouter, but that's my only complaint so for. It cleans up nice w water and baking soda mix. I lease hives, 6 to 12 hives on each lease. No generator or cord for provap. Just roll-up and blast mites. Put an inverter in the vehicle and charge while driving. It is a little slower than provap while actually in use, maybe 20/30 sec. But still a great machine.
Jason, curious how you keep the nozzle on the AC powered unit from clogging? I have a similar unit, and I have to heat the tip with a torch, because the clogs are relentless. Thoughts?
After a couple treatments, I fill a cap with water and dump it into the vaporizer and that always flushed it out. Keep pressure on the cap though as it always wants to blow of.
that 3D mite us pretty cool
It is but it's tricky to print. Still working to prefect it.
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A little warning would have been nice before showing your varroa mite on a 65" TV. Jason, I was just thinking how nice and sharp your video was. 🤣
Oh boy, that would have been scary! lol Yeah, I upgraded to the GoPro 11 a few months back and it's made the videos more clear and they batteries seem to last longer. Win,Win!
you not using the one you made from copper fittings and gas lighter ?
Not anymore! It worked but there was no way to know what temp it was at.
@@JCsBees that was my other question :) . so the argument that because it is open not closed unit and it would evaporate before it reaches unwanted temps ...that argument doesn't stand ?
Nice Video, vaporising os ist Not allowed Here in Germany :(
But how you get Off the Strukturen from the Print mite? Tried it 4 Times ..
Nice video But don’t use vaseline on the O-rings there is a very specific lubrication they make for O-rings cheap couple bucks at Home Depot. Vaseline will ruin the O-rings.
Great point!
Ryobi option in the works?? 🤔🤔
I was wondering if one of the crossover battery adapters would work?
Not as of yet and the adapters won't work. They are going to try to make either an adapter or a fit for the Ryobi on the future
Not sure, but the battery mounting plate on the unit is 3D printed. So I designed one for my ryobi batteries and changed it out.
All my favorite youtubers all showcasing the same products. There are some many other products worth looking at that are more affordable atleast for the backyard beekeeper. With some of these products could get tested and shown.