I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated

Mugen910 · 08-13-2010, 09:26 AM

I can only give you advice as to what I've done, tried through experimenting.

Lower temps = cooler air = lower RH

Yes the bags soak up and return moisture but you have to try different combinations. I can't explain why or how but trial and error is my only method.

Sometimes the cigars & boxes you already have in there are over-saturated and need time to adjust.

Patience is key in this hobby of ours. Nothing will be ruined and you might find that come colder months, cigars at 70% smoke better.

Good luck.

pnoon · 08-13-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I can only give you advice as to what I've done, tried through experimenting.

Lower temps = cooler air = lower RH

Yes the bags soak up and return moisture but you have to try different combinations. I can't explain why or how but trial and error is my only method.

Sometimes the cigars & boxes you already have in there are over-saturated and need time to adjust.

Patience is key in this hobby of ours. Nothing will be ruined and you might find that come colder months, cigars at 70% smoke better.

Good luck.

Also, I don't consider the cost of the beads a lot of money compared to what you have invested in cigars and storage.

Don't stress over it. Cigars are supposed to be relaxing.
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dwoodward · 08-13-2010, 01:54 PM

TBH after reading about other humidification systems, the beads are quite a value. Not only do they work perfectly (as you even stated yourself they were +-1%) but they also require very little maintenance.

I think you need to just refridgerate your beads for some time. There is info on how to do this on www.shilalasbeads.com

bsmokin · 08-13-2010, 02:04 PM

I did refrigerate the beads... still didn't work. Not sure what the problem is... that's the point of the thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

TBH after reading about other humidification systems, the beads are quite a value. Not only do they work perfectly (as you even stated yourself they were +-1%) but they also require very little maintenance.

I think you need to just refridgerate your beads for some time. There is info on how to do this on www.shilalasbeads.com

icehog3 · 08-13-2010, 02:07 PM

Operator error!!

Sorry, Bryan.....I'll be here all za veek.

tsolomon · 08-13-2010, 02:58 PM

What is the RH in the room where you keep your cigars. I was having a problem keeping my humies at 65% during the summer because the RH of the room was too high. So everytime I opened the coolerdor or humidor, I let in moist air that the beads had to soak up. Finally bought a dehumidfier to lower the RH and things are good. I don't have a problem in the winter when the air is dryer.

08-13-2010, 09:26 AM	#1
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated I can only give you advice as to what I've done, tried through experimenting. Lower temps = cooler air = lower RH Yes the bags soak up and return moisture but you have to try different combinations. I can't explain why or how but trial and error is my only method. Sometimes the cigars & boxes you already have in there are over-saturated and need time to adjust. Patience is key in this hobby of ours. Nothing will be ruined and you might find that come colder months, cigars at 70% smoke better. Good luck. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated TBH after reading about other humidification systems, the beads are quite a value. Not only do they work perfectly (as you even stated yourself they were +-1%) but they also require very little maintenance. I think you need to just refridgerate your beads for some time. There is info on how to do this on www.shilalasbeads.com

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,932 Trading: (60)	Re: I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated Operator error!! Sorry, Bryan.....I'll be here all za veek. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-13-2010, 02:58 PM	#6
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,250 Trading: (31)	Re: I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated What is the RH in the room where you keep your cigars. I was having a problem keeping my humies at 65% during the summer because the RH of the room was too high. So everytime I opened the coolerdor or humidor, I let in moist air that the beads had to soak up. Finally bought a dehumidfier to lower the RH and things are good. I don't have a problem in the winter when the air is dryer.