Inexpensive beads? - Page 2

03-13-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Did he wear tightie whities?

Yeah, U.S. Government Issue. They were right next to this:

colinb913 · 03-13-2010, 02:19 PM

Lol calm down guys.

I got some heartfelt beads, and sheets, so I didn't skimp.

Emjaysmash · 03-13-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

Lol calm down guys.

I got some heartfelt beads, and sheets, so I didn't skimp.

Nice.

Thanks for posting this thread, btw. It has made me re-think my current humidification devices and I am planning on getting some beads soon enough.

colinb913 · 03-13-2010, 02:25 PM

Yeah, I was tired of the horrible humidity fluctuation from just having the puck that came with my humi. So I figured drop the money now to keep them in good health.

Tenor CS · 03-13-2010, 02:27 PM

I think I remember Dave from Heartfelt telling me that the sheets would hold their humidity for 10-14 days assuming your sticks were already properly humidified and you didn't open the travel humi too often.

captain53 · 03-13-2010, 03:14 PM

Nothing at all wrong with heartfelt beads good performance and a good operation but after trying Shilala Beads I prefer them.

There may be some other good stuff out there but it is not the el-cheapo stuff on Ebay so glad to hear you did not take that road.

colinb913 · 03-13-2010, 02:31 PM

And the sheets are just as refillable as the beads, correct?

03-23-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

And the sheets are just as refillable as the beads, correct?

The sheets work exactly the same as the beads, they are the same material. I use small pieces as travel humidifiers in my bombs & they work just fine. I always have a few sheets in the Wineador, conditioning themselves.

colinb913 · 03-13-2010, 09:25 PM

Alright, this thread has gone south..

colinb913 · 03-13-2010, 09:26 PM

Okay. Thats my cue to leave!

macsauce13 · 03-23-2010, 09:57 AM

Hey everyone, I'm new. I haunt another forum and really enjoy reading yours as well.

Buy these, and never look back. Make sure you buy unscented though.
http://www.ultrapet.com/
They will hold humidity at about 66-68% and work just like all the other beads mentioned here. They have been tested and experimented with on other forums, and they work perfectly!

J0eybb · 03-23-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by macsauce13

Hey everyone, I'm new. I haunt another forum and really enjoy reading yours as well.

Buy these, and never look back. Make sure you buy unscented though.
http://www.ultrapet.com/
They will hold humidity at about 66-68% and work just like all the other beads mentioned here. They have been tested and experimented with on other forums, and they work perfectly!

Go punch yourself.

macsauce13 · 03-23-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by J0eybb

Go punch yourself.

Well, thats not very friendly. Haha.

J0eybb · 03-23-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by macsauce13

Well, thats not very friendly. Haha.

icehog3 · 03-23-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macsauce13

Hey everyone, I'm new. I haunt another forum and really enjoy reading yours as well.

Buy these, and never look back. Make sure you buy unscented though.
http://www.ultrapet.com/
They will hold humidity at about 66-68% and work just like all the other beads mentioned here. They have been tested and experimented with on other forums, and they work perfectly!

This has been discussed extensively here in the past, and the overwhelming majority consenus is

issues · 03-23-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macsauce13

Hey everyone, I'm new. I haunt another forum and really enjoy reading yours as well.

Buy these, and never look back. Make sure you buy unscented though.
http://www.ultrapet.com/
They will hold humidity at about 66-68% and work just like all the other beads mentioned here. They have been tested and experimented with on other forums, and they work perfectly!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...6&postcount=14

macsauce13 · 03-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Well, I definitely don't want to argue, but was this specific stuff tested? The guys I "discovered" it from love it, and don't have to use huge amounts of it either...

Oh well. Carry on with the Heartfelt and Shilala's!

They for sure work!

CigarNut · 03-23-2010, 11:59 AM

I can't tell you if the specific product you mentioned was tested, but I think all of the "kitty litter" products fall into the same category -- they all use the same basic compounds. As with most things some people swear by them, others don't want anything to do with them.

I personally don't believe that any of these products are very good for taking decent care of your cigars. It all comes down to this oft-repeated statement: you spend good money on your cigars; is it really worth cutting corners to save a few bucks?

I admit it. I'm biased

icehog3 · 03-23-2010, 01:20 PM

Maybe Scott or Dave will chime in here, but I believe that the basic premise was that will the litter products could absorb humidity, they couldn't release it, so one would still need a humidification "releasing" agent of some type (distilled water, gel, solution, etc) in their humidor. The beads perform both functions, releasing and/or absorbing as the need arises.

Personally, I am not going to try to save 10 bucks when it comes to caring for thousands of dollars worth of cigars...I want the very best, not an "economy" solution.

pnoon · 03-23-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Personally, I am not going to try to save 10 bucks when it comes to caring for thousands of dollars worth of cigars...I want the very best, not an "economy" solution.

That is it in a nutsack . . . er . . . nutshell.

03-13-2010, 02:19 PM	#2
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Lol calm down guys. I got some heartfelt beads, and sheets, so I didn't skimp.

03-13-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Yeah, I was tired of the horrible humidity fluctuation from just having the puck that came with my humi. So I figured drop the money now to keep them in good health.

03-13-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Inexpensive beads? I think I remember Dave from Heartfelt telling me that the sheets would hold their humidity for 10-14 days assuming your sticks were already properly humidified and you didn't open the travel humi too often. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

03-13-2010, 03:14 PM	#6
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Nothing at all wrong with heartfelt beads good performance and a good operation but after trying Shilala Beads I prefer them. There may be some other good stuff out there but it is not the el-cheapo stuff on Ebay so glad to hear you did not take that road.

03-13-2010, 02:31 PM	#7
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Inexpensive beads? And the sheets are just as refillable as the beads, correct?

03-13-2010, 09:25 PM	#9
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Alright, this thread has gone south..

03-13-2010, 09:26 PM	#10
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Okay. Thats my cue to leave!

03-23-2010, 09:57 AM	#11
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Hey everyone, I'm new. I haunt another forum and really enjoy reading yours as well. Buy these, and never look back. Make sure you buy unscented though. http://www.ultrapet.com/ They will hold humidity at about 66-68% and work just like all the other beads mentioned here. They have been tested and experimented with on other forums, and they work perfectly! Last edited by macsauce13; 03-23-2010 at 10:01 AM. Reason: adding more information

03-23-2010, 10:51 AM	#17
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Well, I definitely don't want to argue, but was this specific stuff tested? The guys I "discovered" it from love it, and don't have to use huge amounts of it either... Oh well. Carry on with the Heartfelt and Shilala's! They for sure work!

03-23-2010, 11:59 AM	#18
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Inexpensive beads? I can't tell you if the specific product you mentioned was tested, but I think all of the "kitty litter" products fall into the same category -- they all use the same basic compounds. As with most things some people swear by them, others don't want anything to do with them. I personally don't believe that any of these products are very good for taking decent care of your cigars. It all comes down to this oft-repeated statement: you spend good money on your cigars; is it really worth cutting corners to save a few bucks? I admit it. I'm biased __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-23-2010, 01:20 PM	#19
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: Inexpensive beads? Maybe Scott or Dave will chime in here, but I believe that the basic premise was that will the litter products could absorb humidity, they couldn't release it, so one would still need a humidification "releasing" agent of some type (distilled water, gel, solution, etc) in their humidor. The beads perform both functions, releasing and/or absorbing as the need arises. Personally, I am not going to try to save 10 bucks when it comes to caring for thousands of dollars worth of cigars...I want the very best, not an "economy" solution. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!