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HollywoodQue
10-20-2010, 07:21 PM
I am confused as to which is the best between using beads or the ready-to-use jar of gel...any help should be very much appreciated.
Bill86
10-20-2010, 07:23 PM
Beads, the gel stuff is nasty. I hated dealing with it. It was about 3 days before I ordered beads after that.

Not only was it opened shipped but it didn't hold humidity worth a crap. It was all over the place. I just threw it out.
GolfNut
10-20-2010, 07:23 PM
Beads. They will help maintain humidity at a given level. They release and absorb as necessary.
AlohaStyle
10-20-2010, 07:23 PM
Definitely beads, don't even think about gel.
HollywoodQue
10-20-2010, 07:25 PM
Thanks for your advice, looks like the beads have won...thanks
icehog3
10-20-2010, 07:46 PM
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.
Goldie
10-20-2010, 07:48 PM
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Spot on.
sikk50
10-20-2010, 07:57 PM
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Kitty litter. ;s:noon
acruce
10-20-2010, 08:05 PM
Gel.....Just kidding ....go with beads
bobarian
10-20-2010, 08:35 PM
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Beads are way cool!
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/9831/beadse.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/i/beadse.jpg/)
EricF
10-20-2010, 08:51 PM
Beads :tu
alexa071
10-20-2010, 09:52 PM
I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%... :rolleyes:
sikk50
10-20-2010, 09:54 PM
I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%... :rolleyes:

Actually I preffer 55-60% :)
Mugen910
10-20-2010, 09:56 PM
+1 for kitty litter.
madwilliamflint
10-20-2010, 09:59 PM
Heartfelt beads FTW!
dwoodward
10-21-2010, 01:23 AM
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.
CigarNut
10-21-2010, 06:36 AM
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.As I have told you several times you can return your Shilala beads for a refund.

It does not matter what kind of beads you have if your humidor leaks.
elderboy02
10-21-2010, 06:58 AM
Beads
waffle
10-21-2010, 07:02 AM
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

As for me, I'm rocking HCM and HF and love them both equally.
Stevez
10-21-2010, 07:13 AM
Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!
icehog3
10-21-2010, 08:13 AM
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Hundreds of happy users, one unhappy one....Maybe operator error? :confused:
Nefari0us
10-21-2010, 08:15 AM
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

As for me, I'm rocking HCM and HF and love them both equally.

Seriously... I'll buy your beads!!!!!
detroitpha357
10-22-2010, 09:52 AM
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.I tried to tell him (he's a lil hard headed LOL) Might be my boss at work but I got you here:su

I am confused as to which is the best between using beads or the ready-to-use jar of gel...any help should be very much appreciated.I think I heard this question 1001 time before......:confused:
Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!:tu


My vote is BEADSSSSS!!!!!!!:rolleyes:
waffle
10-22-2010, 10:09 AM
Seriously... I'll buy your beads!!!!!

Stop horning in on my beads ;)
Bunker
10-22-2010, 10:58 AM
+2 Kitty Litter

Exquiscat Crystals I think I got 4 lbs for the price of an ounce of beads. My humi and my cooler have stayed between 60-65% ever since
stewshi
10-22-2010, 12:51 PM
Anyone ever tried using the gel to re-hydrate the beads? Will that work as an alternative to using a sponge in a bag?

I mean if the gel or heartfelt only release up to 65% - 70% then the Shilal beads should absorb just the same amount of humidity and be able to keep this % of humidity longer without need to use solvent or distilled water correct?
CigarNut
10-22-2010, 02:10 PM
Anyone ever tried using the gel to re-hydrate the beads? Will that work as an alternative to using a sponge in a bag?

I mean if the gel or heartfelt only release up to 65% - 70% then the Shilal beads should absorb just the same amount of humidity and be able to keep this % of humidity longer without need to use solvent or distilled water correct?It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.
waffle
10-22-2010, 02:13 PM
It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.

actually someone in one of the other many posts on here about beads does exactly that... much slower, but if thats what you're after it would work very well!
icehog3
10-22-2010, 02:20 PM
I tried to tell him (he's a lil hard headed LOL) Might be my boss at work but I got you here:su



:r :r

What's up My Friend? :D
stewshi
10-22-2010, 04:00 PM
It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.

Slower is good though right ;)

actually someone in one of the other many posts on here about beads does exactly that... much slower, but if thats what you're after it would work very well!

I guess its nice to know I cant F it up as much since the beads will just absorb the humidity released by the gel

IDK ill try the sponge thing again this weekend and see if I cant get this to where I want them to be.