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Old 09-28-2009, 11:46 PM   #81
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Yeah man, I'm hard headed about not searching enough. But dont be hard headed about these beads. They are deff worth the money up front for something that will last... well forever. your cigars are expensive, why settle for something inferior to what is needed to maintain their beauty?
I hear ya and I already have a half pound of the Heartfelt beads. Just imagine if you can get 4 lbs for $10 instead of 1/2 lb for $20+sh? The brand I got looked almost identical to the Heartfelts. It's just a thought. I don't think I really need any more beads now that my Humi is semi-stabilizing, It's great to hear all of the good comments about this subject though. I've certainly learned a lot from all of you in like a day.
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:23 AM   #82
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Thanks TG. I might just take you up on that.
Just LMK when you're going to one of the area herfs, and if I'm going to be there too, they are yours.
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:50 AM   #83
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I have a pound of Scott's beads in my little 9qt and once they stabilized they have been holding steady ever since. after a couple of months if think one of my hygros from the other humi is off I just place it in the cooler and it reads what the beads are rated at.

sooooo, Scott, when you gonna be making some more beads (nudge, nudge)
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:46 AM   #84
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I have a pound of Scott's beads in my little 9qt and once they stabilized they have been holding steady ever since. after a couple of months if think one of my hygros from the other humi is off I just place it in the cooler and it reads what the beads are rated at.

sooooo, Scott, when you gonna be making some more beads (nudge, nudge)
I keep asking about Scott's beads. Can someone show me a friggin' pic or throw mw a link or something?! Please?
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:54 AM   #85
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Scott=Shilala, he is a member here. You can drop him a PM.
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:59 AM   #86
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Cigarmony is good to. When I contacted scott he said he was out of beads for now
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Old 09-29-2009, 10:06 AM   #87
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Been using the EXQUISITE CAT unscented for years and works ( holding at 65) just fine. Mayeb it's cause I live by an ocean ..I just knw it works

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Old 09-29-2009, 10:14 AM   #88
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Isn't anyone into the cigar oasis anymore?
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:36 PM   #89
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I keep asking about Scott's beads. Can someone show me a friggin' pic or throw mw a link or something?! Please?
here ya go Mario , this was the FS thread he had a few months back.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19160
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Old 09-29-2009, 02:08 PM   #90
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here ya go Mario , this was the FS thread he had a few months back.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19160
Thanks Greg. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Very nice stuff this seems to be. Very nice indeed...
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Old 11-23-2009, 10:47 PM   #91
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I like Heartfelt Industries beads. Dave Asp is a great guy to deal with and his products are legit.
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:52 PM   #92
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I like Heartfelt Industries beads. Dave Asp is a great guy to deal with and his products are legit.
Ditto!
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Old 12-20-2009, 05:42 AM   #93
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Default Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads?

ive been using kitty litter for 2 years in my vino's, and i have had ZERO problems.. and my cigars taste FINE

interesting discussion though..

I will attest that the kitty litter RH can either be really high or really low, but have some patience, add some beads/take away beads, or add water/take away water. its a learning curve; but in the end, it "works"
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Old 12-20-2009, 12:55 PM   #94
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I keep asking about Scott's beads. Can someone show me a friggin' pic or throw mw a link or something?! Please?

He made a fresh batch. Get 'em if you want 'em.


http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25949
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Why have patience and suffer through a learniing curve when the beads will give instant gratification?
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:19 PM   #96
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:22 PM   #97
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He made a fresh batch. Get 'em if you want 'em.


http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25949
Thanks for the heads up. I now have 3 of his 8oz bags and a bunch of HF beads too. I'm still interested in the KL beads thing though. TG gave me 1/2 a jug of the Equisicat pearls and I'll try them out eventually when I get a bigger cooler. This way I can transfer all of the contents to the bigger cooler and use the smaller one to experiment with.

From what I've seen so far, Scott's beads need no maintainance, whereas the HF beads do. I have Scott's beads as the primary humidifying source in my vino's and the HF beads to recycle any drippings from condensation. I use HF in my cooler.

I don't think there is anything out there that can duplicate Shilala beads. Silica is a different story though.
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:28 PM   #98
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You need a bigger cooler?
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Why have patience and suffer through a learniing curve when the beads will give instant gratification?

because i needed a good amount of beads..

id be lying if the main cause wasnt money.. i rather pay $12 than $150.. Call me cheap, but i rather spend it on cigars (and trust me, i do)...

my storage has been perfect, and many will attest to it....

Say whatcha want guys
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:36 PM   #100
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You need a bigger cooler?
Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm still recovering from the last cooler you guys got me! I also have pics and still need to post a thread about your little ambush...
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