{"product_id":"hobbyist-complete-package-instantvap-lite","title":"Hobbyist Complete Package (InstantVap Lite)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lightweight Oxalic Acid Vaporiser Kit for Backyard and Small-Scale Beekeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you keep a handful of hives, the idea of oxalic acid vaporisation can feel like a big step: a vaporiser, the right respirator, the acid and a battery all have to be sorted before the first treatment. This package puts the whole starter setup in one order, built around the \u003cstrong\u003eInstantVap Lite 18V\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lightest and most accessible model in the InstantVap range. It is made for \u003cstrong\u003ehobbyists and small-scale beekeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a lightweight starter setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes the \u003cstrong\u003eInstantVap Lite vaporiser\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eprotective full face mask\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1kg of oxalic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esilicone tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Socket That Fits Your Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lite runs on an \u003cstrong\u003e18V or 20V power tool battery\u003c\/strong\u003e you already own, so pick the \u003cstrong\u003ebattery socket type\u003c\/strong\u003e that matches your brand when you order. There are \u003cstrong\u003e13 options\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eDeWalt, Parkside, Einhell\/Ozito, Metabo, Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch GBA\/PROCORE, AEG\/Ridgid, LUX, Hikoki\/Hitachi, Black Decker, Ferrex\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBosch PBA\/POWER4ALL\u003c\/strong\u003e. Batteries and chargers are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, Light and Battery Powered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lite weighs about \u003cstrong\u003e0.7kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is easy to carry from hive to hive. It is built to work with smaller batteries, so a \u003cstrong\u003e2Ah battery can deliver up to 10 treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e at 20°C. The unit \u003cstrong\u003eheats automatically\u003c\/strong\u003e when the battery is connected, with no switch, to a \u003cstrong\u003epre-set temperature of about 230°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed for beekeepers managing \u003cstrong\u003eup to 20 hives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tool-free dispenser has a \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 4g scale\u003c\/strong\u003e and releases oxalic acid in a single push, with about \u003cstrong\u003e2g\u003c\/strong\u003e being the standard treatment dose. The Lite has its own dispenser, cap and brass outlet tube, and these parts are \u003cstrong\u003enot interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e with other InstantVap models. The outlet seats in a drilled hole of about \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Face Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalic acid vapour is corrosive to eyes and lungs, and a dust mask will not stop it. The full face respirator seals your whole face, so \u003cstrong\u003eno separate goggles are needed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it uses cartridges rated for acid gases and organic vapours. Perform a seal check before every treatment, and replace cartridges straight away if you taste or smell oxalic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Tubes and 1kg Oxalic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone tubes are made from flexible, bee-safe silicone and are easy to fit and clean. The \u003cstrong\u003e1kg of oxalic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e means you can start treating as soon as the kit arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Vaporise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalic acid vapour is most effective when mites are on adult bees rather than hidden under wax cappings, and it cannot penetrate capped brood. 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