Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? - Page 3

Thrak · 01-27-2009, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the info guys... I got some more drimystat sticks.

Put them on the credit card though. :-/

md4958 · 01-30-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

Thanks for the info guys... I got some more drimystat sticks.

Put them on the credit card though. :-/

Thrak, do you mind me asking how much you paid for your drimystat sticks?

Thrak · 01-31-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Thrak, do you mind me asking how much you paid for your drimystat sticks?

$9.95/ea

md4958 · 01-31-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

$9.95/ea

I only ask because it seems that for the price of 2 humistat sticks you could have got an amount of beads that would meet your RH needs and you wouldnt need 5 humistat sticks.

too late now I guess.

01-27-2009, 10:37 AM

If you've never had a DPG Blue label that tasted like Fresh Step, then you've never truly lived.

01-30-2009, 01:08 PM

If their is a craft store by you go their and get poly gel for crafts, they come in a small bag used in pots to put fake flowers in. I have used them before getting the RH beads, they work alright and i still use them in a small humidor.

O and they only cost a few bucks

karmaz00 · 01-30-2009, 01:33 PM

go to michaels, and get some water jewels, or cracked ice....there used for floral arrangements.....they work great.

doctorcue · 01-30-2009, 05:38 PM

I say Heartfelt. Been around the longest (I think; don't kill me if wrong) and I have yet to hear of any major probs. Not dissing Mark or Shilala; just my personal experience.

Yitlin... that cracked me up!

01-30-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by karmaz00

go to michaels, and get some water jewels, or cracked ice....there used for floral arrangements.....they work great.

thats it Cracked Ice is the one i used

Yazzie · 01-30-2009, 05:46 PM

Why not just by some Cigar Beads and call it a day?

ucubed · 01-30-2009, 06:33 PM

Listen to Shilala, that is all

awsmith4 · 01-30-2009, 07:30 PM

Ok the one question I didn't see answered is what size is your humidor? From this we can better find you the cheapest option.

I use Shilala's beads and some Heartelt beads and they both work great, but Shilala's recover faster.

Also I noticed you are in Canton so PM me and I'll show you a sight for local guys that herf regularly...even though my busy ass rarely gets a chance they are worth getting to know.

icehog3 · 01-30-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

Ok the one question I didn't see answered is what size is your humidor? From this we can better find you the cheapest option.

He said it was a 150 count, Albert.

awsmith4 · 01-31-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

He said it was a 150 count, Albert.

Well reading comprehension was never my strong suit

And ow I see the question has been answered

02-03-2009, 02:39 PM

It depends on what type of humi you have. I wouldn't use beads in a desktop. The gel is too convenient and works wonders in anything less than a 300 ct.

For coolers and cabinets beads are a must along with an electronic humidifier. That way they can act as a buffer.

2 drymistat sticks isn't bad but they also make those in rectangular elements too which have a larger surface area.

Flatsix · 02-03-2009, 04:05 PM

I'll back all the anti kitty litter responses. Paying for something that "regulates" humidity is of utmost importance when it comes to storing your smokes. I prefer 65% beads, I have them in both of my humidors in the perforated tubes. Everytime I open the lid, the digital reading is no more than +/- 1 point from the 65% level. Try that with Jonny Cat, it'll never work.

I use beads and a poly gel with distilled water and my smokes always burn well and don't have any undesirable tastes. Spend the money on the beads, you only have to buy them once and you'll always be glad that you did.

awsmith4 · 02-04-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pmp

It depends on what type of humi you have. I wouldn't use beads in a desktop. The gel is too convenient and works wonders in anything less than a 300 ct.

For coolers and cabinets beads are a must along with an electronic humidifier. That way they can act as a buffer.

2 drymistat sticks isn't bad but they also make those in rectangular elements too which have a larger surface area.

I have beads in all four of my desktops and they work great. And no need for a elctronic humidifier in a cooler, a fan maybe but beads work fine by themselves.

md4958 · 02-04-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I have beads in all four of my desktops and they work great. And no need for a elctronic humidifier in a cooler, a fan maybe but beads work fine by themselves.

Im with Al on this. I have beads in all my desktops and in my vino. Set and forget.

09-27-2009, 02:02 AM

I have some Heartfelt beads and they're expensive. I've been doing research on the Kitty Litter. There are a lot of testimonials about Litter Pearls Kitty Litter. They are odorless, silica, and said to keep rH between 64-65% humidity. They are meant to absorb AND evaporate moisture. I haven't gotten any yet because I'm looking for more info on the micro version.

pnoon · 09-27-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I have some Heartfelt beads and they're expensive. I've been doing research on the Kitty Litter. There are a lot of testimonials about Litter Pearls Kitty Litter. They are odorless, silica, and said to keep rH between 64-65% humidity. They are meant to absorb AND evaporate moisture. I haven't gotten any yet because I'm looking for more info on the micro version.

From folks you trust?

I'm just sayin'

01-27-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? Thanks for the info guys... I got some more drimystat sticks. Put them on the credit card though. :-/

01-27-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
yitlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? If you've never had a DPG Blue label that tasted like Fresh Step, then you've never truly lived.

01-30-2009, 01:08 PM	#6
maddman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? If their is a craft store by you go their and get poly gel for crafts, they come in a small bag used in pots to put fake flowers in. I have used them before getting the RH beads, they work alright and i still use them in a small humidor. O and they only cost a few bucks

01-30-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? go to michaels, and get some water jewels, or cracked ice....there used for floral arrangements.....they work great.

01-30-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? I say Heartfelt. Been around the longest (I think; don't kill me if wrong) and I have yet to hear of any major probs. Not dissing Mark or Shilala; just my personal experience. Yitlin... that cracked me up! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

01-30-2009, 05:46 PM	#10
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01-30-2009, 07:30 PM	#12
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? Ok the one question I didn't see answered is what size is your humidor? From this we can better find you the cheapest option. I use Shilala's beads and some Heartelt beads and they both work great, but Shilala's recover faster. Also I noticed you are in Canton so PM me and I'll show you a sight for local guys that herf regularly...even though my busy ass rarely gets a chance they are worth getting to know. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

02-03-2009, 02:39 PM	#15
pmp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? It depends on what type of humi you have. I wouldn't use beads in a desktop. The gel is too convenient and works wonders in anything less than a 300 ct. For coolers and cabinets beads are a must along with an electronic humidifier. That way they can act as a buffer. 2 drymistat sticks isn't bad but they also make those in rectangular elements too which have a larger surface area.

02-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#16
Flatsix Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? I'll back all the anti kitty litter responses. Paying for something that "regulates" humidity is of utmost importance when it comes to storing your smokes. I prefer 65% beads, I have them in both of my humidors in the perforated tubes. Everytime I open the lid, the digital reading is no more than +/- 1 point from the 65% level. Try that with Jonny Cat, it'll never work. I use beads and a poly gel with distilled water and my smokes always burn well and don't have any undesirable tastes. Spend the money on the beads, you only have to buy them once and you'll always be glad that you did.

09-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#19
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? I have some Heartfelt beads and they're expensive. I've been doing research on the Kitty Litter. There are a lot of testimonials about Litter Pearls Kitty Litter. They are odorless, silica, and said to keep rH between 64-65% humidity. They are meant to absorb AND evaporate moisture. I haven't gotten any yet because I'm looking for more info on the micro version.