Thanks for the simple explanations and product demo. The mask you are wearing is a particulate mask and not a vapor mask. Use with care.
@NevadaBeeMan-nq3po
Жыл бұрын
Bruce.. do you still like this unit? I’m thinking of buying one
@628DirtRooster
Жыл бұрын
Did you get through the yard on one battery?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
No. The 6 aH batteries seem to last for about 22-24 hives a 4g OA per colony.
@aRedstepchild
Жыл бұрын
Settings? 445 degreess w/3(gram) plunger spot? I had trouble hearing you. Might want to post that in video description. Might be better to treat late in evening after sundown because bees are all home.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it’s 445. It comes preset.
@SmokerBBQ
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review and demonstration. You showed placing a towel in the entrance. What's the rule of thumb for time to keep it blocked off?
@brucesbees
10 ай бұрын
Not sure exactly but I have heard about 10 minutes. Truth be told I have done a lot of treatments with no towel but it is best to use them I believe to help keep the vapor in the hive.
@framcesmoore
Жыл бұрын
Ha Bruce I have 1 and I have treated 400 hives with it is great I love mine I only have 30 colonies but I have been treating them every week some times every other week since I got mine in the mail. It is the best tool I have ever bought for bee keeping. enjoyed your video hope u enjoy your bees have a blessed week
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
It’s actually fun to use!
@dcsblessedbees
Жыл бұрын
Blasting mites is one of my favorite activities in beekeeping.🤩Ty Bruce for sharing your time, great demo.👍 How heavy is it and will the nozzle hold up to the weight sticking out the back of the hive? Also will they only work with the plunger? They seem way cool, but the issue I have had is how mt unity hang on the hives.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
I think they will work fine hanging on the back of the hive. My guess is that’s how it was designed. But it definitely works good sitting on the front. The nozzle rests just under the lip and holds it in place. On my standard hives or pallets without a gap I will probably treat from the front. But like I think they would work great from the back as well.
@dcsblessedbees
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees cool cool, ty have a great day.
@johnvanderslice7966
Жыл бұрын
Best thing I've bought! Top quality and very easy to use.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Game changer!
@TomBean-qf6zv
7 ай бұрын
It's a nice unit for sure Bruce but a little out of my price range for no more hives than I have, maybe one day.
@brucesbees
7 ай бұрын
Makes sense. I would probably certainly use the more basic unit if I only had a few. These Instantvap units are something else though!
@franklloyd6769
11 ай бұрын
Might not want to put the 400 degree front on your back up battery…safety first
@brucesbees
11 ай бұрын
I hear ya. Thanks fir the tip.
@MikeBarryBees
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a nice unit Bruce. Great demo video, thanks for sharing!!
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Amazing unit!
@kimmozejko8372
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce, It looks super easy and I'm going to get one. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
@jaumecambra9648
10 ай бұрын
Which batteries do you use? 18volts? 5Ah? How many hives do you treat with one battery? Thanks
@brucesbees
10 ай бұрын
These are the batteries I use: DEWALT 20V MAX Battery, 6 Ah, 2-Pack, Fully Charged in Under 90 Minutes (DCB206-2) a.co/d/5FTB7RV. They will each treat about 20 or so colonies at 4 grams. Will do more at less grams. Per treatment.
@jaumecambra9648
10 ай бұрын
@@brucesbeesThank you Bruce!!
@brucesbees
10 ай бұрын
@jaumecambra9648 you’re welcome. Thanks for checking in
@BrianCooper901
Жыл бұрын
Do the bees like the nesquik? Does your honey taste chocolatey? Just kidding. Good video, thanks for sharing!
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Happy bees haha.
@massachusettsprepper
Жыл бұрын
A very nice unit indeed. I got mine at the beginning of October and I absolutely love it. I only treated one of my apiaries with it just to see how well it would work. Now that were in mid-November and our temperatures are finally dropping, just a crazy fall so far we have been having temperatures up around 70°. My plan is to get out next week and get all of my apiaries treated and drop some last-minute mountain camp sugar on them to ensure they make it through the winter. We just got our first snow last night. Thanks for sharing.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yep. It’s a game changer for sure. Love it!
@swohiobees
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo Bruce!
@Grandpa_Raes_Honey
8 ай бұрын
Bruce. It has been a year. Would you still recommend it?
@brucesbees
8 ай бұрын
💯. I have both the original Instantvap and the Compact now. Love them both
Very nice and way easy. No more dragging cords around cords and worrying with a generator. Thanks for the video. Take care.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yes! So much better!!!
@srae1503
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos and would love to have this vaporizer But, it is very expensive. All of my favorite KZitem bee guys are promoting this unit. I wish some of you guys would seek out other units and other brands that are more affordable. I am sure there are other great units from other companies that would be great for us smaller backyard beekeepers. That said, Bruce, you are one of my favorites to watch. Love how authentic you are.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Rob does sell a more affordable unit. Here is the link. lorobbees.com/collections/oxalic-acid-vaporizers?sca_ref=925819.Rw5v3swsBM. I also am hoping to do a video comparing 3 or 4 different units at varying price points. Just haven’t gotten around to that yet.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support.
@rooster5277
Жыл бұрын
I received mine this summer I’ve always had difficulty getting all of my hives treated but with this new product it was easy convenient and took about a 10th of the time to accomplish the goal
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yes! So fast!!!
@hootervillehoneybees8664
Жыл бұрын
Nice unit . Seeing some European beeks using them
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
It is quite the machine.
@trichard5106
Жыл бұрын
Love it, 20 hives in 33 min.
@johnvisco3931
Жыл бұрын
Bruce, how many hives can you treat before you need to recharge a battery?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Each 6aH battery will treat about 22 or 23 colonies at 4 grams. If you use less OA it will treat more for sure. I have 4 batteries.
@robertsutherjr
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine last night, just waiting on it to get here so i can blast some mites.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’m sure you will love it!!!
@donbearden1953
Жыл бұрын
Bruce, I’m sure Rob appreciates the video but it makes me want one because I hate dealing with the extension cord but I can’t justify the $ for the convenience to treat my hives…
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely understood. It is pricy especially with the batteries but really will help with speed in my operation. And the convenience is next level. Just the vaporizer, the Oxalic acid, the plunger, the battery, and of course the protective gear. Can literally hop out of the truck and start treating almost immediately. Just turn the machine on and let it warm up and get to work!
@nancynolton6079
Жыл бұрын
The older type models have dropped considerably in price... I'll wait until this one drops as well in several years before taking the plunge!
@primitivedaisy
Жыл бұрын
Where can I get that mask? I’d love to have one like that! 😊🐝
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Be sure the right filter. rzmask.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jfLAdsQUBhSNqkVK-1PSEOzV5RD_by-qJI8p0lg29tq5l4qT8iT9nUaAgJ6EALw_wcB
@carlosjrdiazgarcia6885
7 ай бұрын
How long do you leave the towel in the entrance ??
@brucesbees
7 ай бұрын
About 10 minutes.
@carlosjrdiazgarcia6885
7 ай бұрын
@@brucesbees How many treatments?
@brucesbees
7 ай бұрын
Per Cameron Jack who is an expert in the field at the University of Florida, OAV treatments seem to be most effective when you apply 4 treatments at 5-7 day intervals.
@carlosjrdiazgarcia6885
7 ай бұрын
@@brucesbees Thank you great info. 👍🏽
@vandubay
Жыл бұрын
Great demo. Now I'm gonna have to go spend some money....
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Links in the description lol. In all reality it is a great product and I believe worth it for my situation. Speed and convenience are key and I can finally justify making purchases like this. Game changer for sure!
@daisyshoney6021
Жыл бұрын
The InstaVac looks great. For most Beekeepers the total cost with new Dewitt batteries and charger is out of range for them. Hopefully at the Hive Life Conference 2023, Lorobbees will have a nice discount. Love your videos.
@WildwoodsBeekeeping
Жыл бұрын
Great job bruce. I have dewalt batteries but they are 2ah. So maybe I will see about that next year. God bless
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
It is a great tool Grayson but for the number of colonies you have it might be better to go with the more affordable option. Or even one of the basic wand type vaporizers. These are quite expensive. It would work well it’s a lot of money for just a few colonies.
@WildwoodsBeekeeping
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees That is what I was thinking as well, does the company that sell these sell cheaper ones? I will have to look, thanks and god bless
@@brucesbees Thank you very much, I will look into this next year or sooner, god bless
@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
Жыл бұрын
6 min video!!!! yee haw.....so well done!!
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. It was fun!
@MG-zb8lf
Жыл бұрын
how often do you treat the hive, and is it ok to eat the honey after its been treated or is it just a fall thing you do when youre not taking honey anymore?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
I did not see anything on the box about treating with or without honey supers. I am still learning about this product. Not an issue right now as I have not added honey supers at this time.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
I think standard protocol is to apply monthly but if there is a problem more often. The pollination bees are about to leave for Cali but will probably get another treatment in. Those that have been sick and stay behind will hopefully get a total of 3 to 4 treatments once a week and then we will back off and see what happens. I think I will definitely try to treat in late summer during our dearth. That is when I typically have the most loss.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Here is the website. Looks like it is safe to use year round of you want. www.strongmicrobials.com/superdfm-honeybee?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtvSdBhD0ARIsAPf8oNmWYst6wactjzNnqYyliIiizl4i-5TEu5ssjuZoKF67sCOout7wmsYaAihVEALw_wcB
@randyclinganfarms4806
Жыл бұрын
Bruce where did you get your respirator what part number Thanks
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
It is an RZ Mask. Be sure to get the proper filters (organic acids). I am not necessarily recommending I but is works for me. rzmask.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jd2oKoYF1Wm3JkPZWawOdziPBSnkNMosdRB0RPZbHrJjmCsqvE8554aAuM4EALw_wcB
@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
Жыл бұрын
We use an organic vapour acid gas If you can taste it, it’s getting through
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yep. If you catch a whiff of it there is no doubt. You will know immediately if the mask is ineffective.
@joejackson9214
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one for a month now and I love it
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Game changer…
@alhambraorchardapiary4882
Жыл бұрын
I run double deeps and not sure it's worth it for me. Annoying to use an extension cord, but I can treat every yard that way without having to stop and charge batteries.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
I have 4 batteries. I run deeps and mediums. I have been getting 22 or 23 per battery with 6aH batteries. So if tearing more than 90 hives or so I will begin to charge the battery and move into the next. Should be able to get it charged with the fast charger before I use the others. If not is can always buy more batteries. It is a major in están the up front but it really just depends on how valuable your time is. It is not worth it for everyone I understand but for me it is and works well.
@alhambraorchardapiary4882
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees Treating 22-23 hives per battery? If so how many grams per hive body are you treating with? That's honestly better than I was expecting.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
4 grams per deep/medium combo is what I used. If less then would do more. If more then would not do as many. How may grams do you typically use in your doubles?
@alhambraorchardapiary4882
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees Wouldn't want to say I use more then is approved, but I try and go with an effective amount.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yes per 6aH battery.
@trichard5106
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one !
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. You will not be disappointed.
@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
Жыл бұрын
can you set it for 4 grams Bruce?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yes. That’s what I actually treated with. I think I got 24 colonies out of the battery. 6aH batteries. That’s at 4g.
@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees oh ok....at 2:20 said 2 grams.....thanks!!
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I should have clarified.
@doctortcbkk2027
Жыл бұрын
How long do you see batteries lasting when treating?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
22- 24 colonies at 4 g. I am sure you could get significantly more down at 2 g.
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
6aH batteries.
@doctortcbkk2027
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees how LONG do the batteries last when treating in your experience?
@brucesbees
Жыл бұрын
If you mean battery life I do not know. These are brand new batteries. Exact amount of time treating I am not sure. However long it takes to treat 22 - 24 colonies at 4 grams. That time would be extended if using less OA. Not sure how else to answer your question. I think it probably takes about 45-50 seconds per colony at 4 grams.
@doctortcbkk2027
Жыл бұрын
@@brucesbees yes, just wondering if you had to go through many batteries or did one last a While while you treated
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