Gas Vape

[Spikedog]

When using Gas Vape is it necessary to seal off all hive openings as when using Varrox Vaporiser?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

No, there's no need to seal up all the apertures using a varrox either

 

[Spikedog]

Thanks, much obliged JBM .... also for the advice re Re-queening and getting new Q in soonest rather than going through the throes of awaiting 'hopelessness' ... Very helpful.

 

[Heather]

I use Gasvape, and such an improvement on previous practices. BUT please protect yourself. Good mask.
Have to say, I have never lost bees during this exercise, and now have very low varroa drop. Come on BBKA, catch up.

 

[citrus]

gasvape - the little spoon to measure ... how much do you folks put in ... I have been using two spoons worth .....right or wrong ?

 

[user 819]

A spoon is approx. 1.6g loose fill so one will be ok with two, allowing for some vape escaping and maybe a bit of spillage.

 

[citrus]

A spoon is approx. 1.6g loose fill so one will be ok with two, allowing for some vape escaping and maybe a bit of spillage.

the 2nd cap is always a fiddle with the big heat gloves on ...so know what you mean for spillage

I should dig out some more caps ... guess they are only end caps from the plumbers merchants ....

 

[victor meldrew]

When using Gas Vape is it necessary to seal off all hive openings as when using Varrox Vaporiser?

I don’t close off entrance .( underfloor entrance . ).
the vapour never escapes .
I have a well sheltered apiary and choose a calm day .

 

[pargyle]

the 2nd cap is always a fiddle with the big heat gloves on ...so know what you mean for spillage

I should dig out some more caps ... guess they are only end caps from the plumbers merchants ....

There is a way round this ...

https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/threads/gasvap-modifications.49310/

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

When using Gas Vape is it necessary to seal off all hive openings as when using Varrox Vaporiser?

You don't really need to with a varrox - I never have