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[md4958]

Originally Posted by Devanmc

hmmm can both of you explain your reason for preferring the shilala beads vs the heartfelt beads? you guys make very good point but no im caught between different beads...

so ill need fans with the beads then?

*why cant this just be easy?

It is easy Devan. Beads.

Shilala, Heartfelt, or Humipuck from Cigarmony will all work well.

I cant speak for the Humipuck, because Ive never used one. I have however used both Heartfelt, and Shilala beads.

Shilala beads worked better for me. You wanna talk lazy??? Toss Shilala beads in and walk away, no misting, no worries... set and forget.

The heartfelt worked ok for me, but the constant RH fluctuations gave me agita! A lot of guys swear by Heartfelt, but I can only imagine its because they never used Shilala beads.

Oust fan is not necessary in a humidor your size.

[AD720]

Originally Posted by md4958

The heartfelt worked ok for me, but the constant RH fluctuations gave me agita! A lot of guys swear by Heartfelt, but I can only imagine its because they never used Shilala beads.

Ha! Agita! Love it Moe. Where is our Italian horn emoticon? I guess this is the closest....

Opposite for me though, my heartfelt beads are a little more stable than my Shilala beads. But my beads are the old clay ones, I guess the new Shilala formula is better?

[Devanmc]

Originally Posted by md4958

It is easy Devan. Beads.

Shilala, Heartfelt, or Humipuck from Cigarmony will all work well.

I cant speak for the Humipuck, because Ive never used one. I have however used both Heartfelt, and Shilala beads.

Shilala beads worked better for me. You wanna talk lazy??? Toss Shilala beads in and walk away, no misting, no worries... set and forget.

The heartfelt worked ok for me, but the constant RH fluctuations gave me agita! A lot of guys swear by Heartfelt, but I can only imagine its because they never used Shilala beads.

Oust fan is not necessary in a humidor your size.

shilala- they will require maintenance eventually though, looks like dealing with that is by putting a sponge of water in the humi?

andrew: im guessing by long time you mean 6+ months?

[AD720]

Originally Posted by Devanmc

shilala- they will require maintenance eventually though, looks like dealing with that is by putting a sponge of water in the humi?

andrew: im guessing by long time you mean 6+ months?

Like several months.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by md4958

Oust fan is not necessary in a humidor your size.

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What about a vino? opinions?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Devanmc

shilala- they will require maintenance eventually though, looks like dealing with that is by putting a sponge of water in the humi?
?

In two years, with more than 5lbs of beads, Ive had to do this only once.

Originally Posted by s15driftking

What about a vino? opinions?

Vino would probably be the same size as some end table humidors. This would be the smallest application Id use active humidity in.

Still, I used beads in my vino, I use beads in my tower... I have a "set and forget" system in my other cabinet and its a giant pain in the ass.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by md4958

Vino would probably be the same size as some end table humidors. This would be the smallest application I'd use active humidity in.

I use beads in my tower.

No need for active in a vino, spread out beads work fine. The same is true with a cabinet, although thats when I added a few Oust fans. If the beads are spread out, it should be sufficient in any size humidor in reasonable climates.

[Prospector]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

What about a vino? opinions?

Since Vinos have a very good seal beads are a good option (I did plug the drain though). I have 2 pounds of Heartfelt beads in mine and have had no problems for the two years its been operational. I only have to mist the bags of beads every 4 or 5 months when I notice the RH start to drop. Also have no additional fans other than the one that comes with the Vino.

[joeobx]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What he said

Originally Posted by md4958

shilala beads worked better for me. You wanna talk lazy??? Toss shilala beads in and walk away, no misting, no worries... set them down and forget.

lol. Fixed.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by itzfrank

lol. Fixed.

no, it was right the first time... you know set and forget... like the Ronco Rotisserie Oven!