bead question

02-15-2011, 07:54 AM

I am planning on adding some more beads to my EdgeStar and am contemplating using Shilala's beads. I currently have HF beads in bags and was wandering if the two types of beads could be used together. I have heard good things about Shilala's beads and thought I would give them a try, but I don't want to start completely over purchasing a ton of new beads. What is the consensus...use together, stay with HF or make total switch to Shilala?

md4958 · 02-15-2011, 08:16 AM

you might as well have asked if we prefer Pepsi or Coke

Everybody has their preference, mine is Shilala (Ive owned both) but Im sure you can mix them without issue.

Pepsi btw

Mugen910 · 02-15-2011, 08:17 AM

Pepsi...unless it's with rum

kelmac07 · 02-15-2011, 08:40 AM

Total switch to Shilalas beads hands down!!

And Diet Pepsi BTW.

pnoon · 02-15-2011, 08:59 AM

Both are great products.
You can use them together.

Coke. Hands down.
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14holestogie · 02-15-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Pepsi...unless it's with rum

BINGO!

CigarNut · 02-15-2011, 09:55 AM

If you use them together you need to make sure both sets of beads are at the same RH. No problems otherwise.

Having said that -- if you have HF Beads and you are happy with them then I would stick with them. HF and HCM beads are maintained very differently and it could be a source of confusion down the road when you accidentally add some water or spritz the HCM beads...

If you are unhappy with the HF beads I would like to know why you want to switch -- sometimes switching beads will not solve your problem. It's not that I don't want your business, but I would rather have a happy BOTL and a happy customer even more.

RC

; otherwise Coke.

Krish the Fish · 02-15-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Both are great products.
You can use them together.

Coke. Hands down.
Posted via Mobile Device

Definitely can use the two together (provided, of course, they are the same RH). And I agree; Coke hands down.

icehog3 · 02-15-2011, 10:15 AM

Pepsi. Nuff said.

Zeuceone · 02-15-2011, 10:36 AM

Pepsi all the way.

swh127 · 02-15-2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krish the Fish

Definitely can use the two together (provided, of course, they are the same RH). And I agree; Coke hands down.

on both the beads and Coke.

02-15-2011, 10:43 AM

I don't have any problems with the HF beads. I just thought about adding more beads to help the temp swings when the unit turns on or the door is opened. Since I was looking into getting more, I just thought about trying the other beads since they seem to be so popular.

I don't really have any maintenance with my HF beads. I have about a pound in the bottom and a pound in the top. I have a few small tubes spread about the shelves. I have not sprayed them since they were placed into the unit almost a year ago. The EdgeStar stays around 65% unless the unit is running then it will drop to high 50's until it recovers. Every once in a while I will place a shot glass of distilled water inside the unit for the beads to absorb if it seems to be a little low on RH.

CigarNut · 02-15-2011, 11:05 AM

It sounds like your HF beads are working fine. Like I said, I would welcome your business, but I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"...

bobarian · 02-15-2011, 11:38 AM

You are already sacrificing valuable cigar space with a ton of beads. I use a pound of HF beads in two bags in both of my 28btl Vinotemp's. No Rh issues in the past 3 years. Rh is always going to drop when you open the door, you could add 20lbs of beads and this will still happen. It really sounds like you have a bead storage cooler with very little room left for cigars.

TBone · 02-15-2011, 11:41 AM

Mountain Dew...made by Pepsi

02-15-2011, 12:51 PM

I use HF beads to "catch" any condensation at the drain of my vinos and HCM beads everywhere else in them. I have one bag of HCM beads in my Igloo, and my desk tops just have Dry Mystat tubes in them. This setup works well for me. I only have to maintain the Dry Mystat tubes every so often.

02-15-2011, 07:54 AM	#1
G22inSC Guest Posts: n/a	bead question I am planning on adding some more beads to my EdgeStar and am contemplating using Shilala's beads. I currently have HF beads in bags and was wandering if the two types of beads could be used together. I have heard good things about Shilala's beads and thought I would give them a try, but I don't want to start completely over purchasing a ton of new beads. What is the consensus...use together, stay with HF or make total switch to Shilala?

02-15-2011, 08:16 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: bead question you might as well have asked if we prefer Pepsi or Coke Everybody has their preference, mine is Shilala (Ive owned both) but Im sure you can mix them without issue. Pepsi btw __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-15-2011, 08:17 AM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: bead question Pepsi...unless it's with rum __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-15-2011, 08:40 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: bead question Total switch to Shilalas beads hands down!! And Diet Pepsi BTW. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-15-2011, 08:59 AM	#5
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: bead question Both are great products. You can use them together. Coke. Hands down. Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2011, 09:55 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: bead question If you use them together you need to make sure both sets of beads are at the same RH. No problems otherwise. Having said that -- if you have HF Beads and you are happy with them then I would stick with them. HF and HCM beads are maintained very differently and it could be a source of confusion down the road when you accidentally add some water or spritz the HCM beads... If you are unhappy with the HF beads I would like to know why you want to switch -- sometimes switching beads will not solve your problem. It's not that I don't want your business, but I would rather have a happy BOTL and a happy customer even more. RC ; otherwise Coke. __________________ 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.

02-15-2011, 10:15 AM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: bead question Pepsi. Nuff said. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-15-2011, 10:36 AM	#10
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: bead question Pepsi all the way.

02-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#12
G22inSC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: bead question I don't have any problems with the HF beads. I just thought about adding more beads to help the temp swings when the unit turns on or the door is opened. Since I was looking into getting more, I just thought about trying the other beads since they seem to be so popular. I don't really have any maintenance with my HF beads. I have about a pound in the bottom and a pound in the top. I have a few small tubes spread about the shelves. I have not sprayed them since they were placed into the unit almost a year ago. The EdgeStar stays around 65% unless the unit is running then it will drop to high 50's until it recovers. Every once in a while I will place a shot glass of distilled water inside the unit for the beads to absorb if it seems to be a little low on RH.

02-15-2011, 11:05 AM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: bead question It sounds like your HF beads are working fine. Like I said, I would welcome your business, but I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"... __________________ 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.

02-15-2011, 11:38 AM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: bead question You are already sacrificing valuable cigar space with a ton of beads. I use a pound of HF beads in two bags in both of my 28btl Vinotemp's. No Rh issues in the past 3 years. Rh is always going to drop when you open the door, you could add 20lbs of beads and this will still happen. It really sounds like you have a bead storage cooler with very little room left for cigars.

02-15-2011, 11:41 AM	#15
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: bead question Mountain Dew...made by Pepsi

02-15-2011, 12:51 PM	#16
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: bead question I use HF beads to "catch" any condensation at the drain of my vinos and HCM beads everywhere else in them. I have one bag of HCM beads in my Igloo, and my desk tops just have Dry Mystat tubes in them. This setup works well for me. I only have to maintain the Dry Mystat tubes every so often.