Need help with a Humidor

[Jon11]

Thanks for all the help guys. One question if my humidor only requires 2.5 ounces of beads is it ok to put a 4 ounce bag in?

Originally Posted by Jon11

Thanks for all the help guys. One question if my humidor only requires 2.5 ounces of beads is it ok to put a 4 ounce bag in?

You could if you keep more then half the bag dry.... But why not just put in less?

[jesseboston81]

Originally Posted by Trkdrvremt

You could if you keep more then half the bag dry.... But why not just put in less?

What? You want to keep about half the bag dry no matter what so that the beads can absorb excess humidity from the air.

The only problem with putting more beads in than the calculated "correct" amount is that they take up room that could be occupied by smokes! Having more beads than the "correct" amount will help compensate for swings in humidity (such as when you open the humidor).

Originally Posted by jesseboston81

What? You want to keep about half the bag dry no matter what so that the beads can absorb excess humidity from the air.

The only problem with putting more beads in than the calculated "correct" amount is that they take up room that could be occupied by smokes! Having more beads than the "correct" amount will help compensate for swings in humidity (such as when you open the humidor).

Just letting him know not to soak the bag. I have heard of people doing that before...... But this is a much better explanation then I gave....lol

[Jon11]

Because they come in 2 ounce or 4 ounce bags. The Shilala's beads.

[jesseboston81]

Originally Posted by Jon11

Because they come in 2 ounce or 4 ounce bags. The Shilala's beads.

Personally, given a choice between the two options, I would go with the four ounce bag to keep a better equilibrium in my humidor. Currently in my vinodor I actually have more than twice the recommended amount just because, as often as it runs during these summer months, I want the humidity to come back up as fast as possible.

[CoreyD]

Originally Posted by Jon11

Because they come in 2 ounce or 4 ounce bags. The Shilala's beads.

I and some others have put more beads than required in for the shilala beads but in no way do you add water on the beads, If I need to raise the humidity I put a 1/2 cup measure cup of distilled water in the cooler and slowly raise the humidity. there is a faq section I believe on the site stating if you want more beads how much more to add versus the required measurement.

Originally Posted by CoreyD

I and some others have put more beads than required in for the shilala beads but in no way do you add water on the beads, If I need to raise the humidity I put a 1/2 cup measure cup of distilled water in the cooler and slowly raise the humidity. there is a faq section I believe on the site stating if you want more beads how much more to add versus the required measurement.

That is new to me.... I don't know if that's a common practice or just Shilala's instructions. I mist my beads (different brand).... Am I doing it wrong?