Originally Posted by dwoodward (Post 1031271)

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.

Originally Posted by dwoodward (Post 1031271)

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.

Originally Posted by waffle (Post 1031408)

Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

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

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1030977)

I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue (Post 1030907)

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.

Originally Posted by Stevez (Post 1031419)

Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!

Originally Posted by Nefari0us (Post 1031489)

Seriously... I'll buy your beads!!!!!

Originally Posted by stewshi (Post 1033408)

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?

Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1033503)

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.

Originally Posted by detroitpha357 (Post 1033161)

I tried to tell him (he's a lil hard headed LOL) Might be my boss at work but I got you here:su

Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1033503)

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.

Originally Posted by waffle (Post 1033509)

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!