A few first humidor questions

Robert.
Hello in Canada!
I live in the Bronx, NY. Right now it is warm and humid. Once winter sets in I will monitor the humidity carefully. Are you saying that if I decide to go with the beads for certain, then I should begin by using more than the general guidelines say are required for my size humidor?
You are right, the advice I have been getting has been extremely helpful and cheerfully dispensed.