Instantvap Apimaye washers – InstantVap accessory, Lorob Bees
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Lorob Bees

Instantvap Apimaye washers

$24.50

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InstantVap Apimaye Washers – Built by Lorob Bees for Ultimate Protection

The InstantVap Apimaye Washers are precision-engineered in-house by Lorob Bees to provide essential protection for your Apimaye hives when using either the InstantVap 18v Original or Compact units. These washers are designed to ensure that your hives are treated effectively without risking damage to the boxes from heat during oxalic acid treatments.

Key Features of the InstantVap Apimaye Washers:

  • Made from One Piece of PTFE: These washers are crafted from a single piece of high-quality PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a chemically inert material known for its high-temperature resistance. This makes the washers the perfect insulator, protecting your Apimaye hives from the intense heat of the InstantVap units.

  • Durability for Long-Term Use: The robust nature of PTFE means that these washers are built to last through many seasons of use, even under demanding conditions. You can count on them to provide consistent performance with minimal maintenance.

  • Easy Installation: Should the washers ever come loose, simply apply a bit of propolis to the stem of the InstantVap unit when it's hot. This will ensure a secure fit and keep the washers firmly in place.

Why Choose InstantVap Apimaye Washers?

The InstantVap Apimaye Washers are designed specifically to meet the needs of beekeepers using Apimaye hives. By providing a heat-resistant barrier, these washers allow you to treat your hives without worrying about damage to your hive boxes. Their durability and easy installation make them a practical, long-lasting solution for any beekeeper.

Keep your hives safe and protected during treatments with the InstantVap Apimaye Washers, exclusively built by Lorob Bees for the Apimaye hive system.

Please note: These washers may still transfer some heat and while they absolutely work, our recommendation is to hover the nozzle at the front entrance and do not "cram" or "push" into the entrance to avoid any potential heat transfer.

Overall rating: 4.4074073 / 5 from 27 reviews.

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Does not work!!

"Does not work! Even with the adapter on the Instantvap will MELT YOUR HIVE if you use the front entrance. Does not work as advertised. Very expensive for a piece of equipment that fails to protect your expensive hive. Also I have 4 hives total and this is the second season using it and the cover is already falling off. You get 2 with your order but they are expensive. We need a solution that keeps your hive from damage if it comes into contact with the cover. . . this is not it."

— Fean W. (1/5)

They do work however the

"They do work however the design needs to be refined for easier installation on the Instavac, easier removal & better resistance to heat deformity."

— Mark C. (2/5)

Instavap

"Easy to use and convenient. Will definitely improve my veroa mite treatment program. Will update review in late fall"

— Eddie A. (5/5)

Need a better solution

"About 1/2 of the time the device slides off of the gas tube, remaining in the hive or at the entrance. Though to remove from the hive if wearing gloves. It gets hot itself from contact with the metal gas tube and needs to be replaced. not my favorite solution but it is the only one offered at present for Apimaye and for like hive construction. ."

— jim M. (3/5)

Apimaye adapter

"I know this adapter is for the apimaye hive but it works with the adapter to vape the ANEL hives even better. It fits into the adapter with no space at all"

— Bill G. (5/5)

Great

"Everything that I’ve got from this company is top notch"

— John P. (5/5)

Convenient - Just Pay Attention to Thinning of Tip

"They make it quick and easy to do vaporization treatments of Apimaye Boxes. The only problem I've had is that after 3-4 uses for each of my 10 Apimaye hives, the tip becomes thin and has to be replaced. When I wasn't watching close enough and the tip of the washer thinnned out, and actually started to melt the entrance hole in the Apimaye hives."

— Shawn V. (4/5)

A cork with a drilled

"A cork with a drilled hole works good in the swivel gate. The apimay nucs have one in back, but not the ten frame."

— Ray S. (3/5)

"Perfect fit and works great with my Apimaye hives!"

— Makram (5/5)

Not used

"I have this in case I need. I’m sure it will do the job when needed."

— Glenn M. (5/5)

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