Bead Question

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by SSDVC

Ok, I have read all I can for right now, so I have to ask. As I have stated before, I am cheap. I got the Edgestar today for $120, with free shipping. Wife was OK with that. Then, because the credit card still looked dusty, I bought some drawers from Chuck. I told my wife I spent another $150 and now she is looking at shoes online.

Anyway, I am going to need humidification and I get it that beads are the way to go. I will slowly (as time and money permits) fill my dor with some decent sticks. I don't want to be bothered with constantly checking to make sure I am at 65%. I have priced out Heartfelt (1lb @ $30), Shilala (1lb @ $50) and Cigarmony (1lb @ $32).

I have been told that I will need between 2.5 and 3 lbs of beads for my Edgestar 28. I bought 2 single and 2 double glass topped and solid bottom drawers and two shelves.

Will I have to buy separate bead packs for each draw? Will this be in addition to the 2.5-3 lbs of beads you would normally need?

What would be my best buy for the long run? I am trying to watch my pennies and keep the wife from one upping me at Zappos. However, I want to do this once.

Thank you

I've Only Used Shilala's Beads & I Love Them! I Would Check Out Shilala's Site & PM Scott Or Michael For Any Questions. I Use Them In 3 Humidors & 3 Coolidors & All My Sticks Are Perfect @ 63-65 RH!

[bobarian]

I use a pound of 65% Heartfelt beads in each of my 28btl Vinotemps without problems.

[jmsremax]

Originally Posted by longknocker

I've Only Used Shilala's Beads & I Love Them! I Would Check Out Shilala's Site & PM Scott Or Michael For Any Questions. I Use Them In 3 Humidors & 3 Coolidors & All My Sticks Are Perfect @ 63-65 RH!

I have 1.5lbs in my 28 bottle edgestar, and I have no issues at all. My RH is rock solid at 64-66% with 65% beads. I will most likely pick up another pound to place in my drawers.