youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra

[Devanmc]

Now you guys say spread ou,. Would an 8oz bag in the bottom and another in the top tray be enough?

[joeobx]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What he said

[joeobx]

Just whatever you do DON"T SPILL THEM......talk about a pain in the ass

[Devanmc]

Oh also*warning very opinion based question come* what would be a good mid-longterm storage humidity to order the beads set at?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Devanmc

Oh also*warning very opinion based question come* what would be a good mid-longterm storage humidity to order the beads set at?

what do you like to smoke your cigars at? Buy that RH%

[joeobx]

I got 65 % ....just me

[Devanmc]

I've personally had about 4-5 more months smoking cigars then I've been on this forum, so maybe 8-9 months smoking to be honest. I really don't have enough experiance to know.

[AD720]

65% is the most popular.

[Bill86]

I buy 65% RH beads. In my experiences they are remotely close, not exact. So 65% RH beads = 62-65, 70's would be like 67-70.....etc. So My 65's hold usually 62-64, I wouldn't drop to 60's because they would probably hold 57-58 RH.

VMMV This is just my experience.

Also for that foot locker I'd definitely get a full pound of beads, I have a 8oz tube in my el diablo and it doesn't hold RH worth a crap. 65 RH tube I get 59-61 RH in it. Get a full pound, divide them in half.

[dwoodward]

I know ill get flamed for this, but personally my shilala beads don't work at all in both of my humidors. Say what you want people, the humidors are not leaking. I have even taken my large bag out at placed it in a ziplock bag with a sponge and kept the sponge wet for 3 days, the humidity got up to 76% in the bag. I took the beads out and put them in a 2nd bag for 24 hours and the beads were back down to 58%. My beads are defective or something and simply will not recharge.

Not that it matters, I am looking at a edgestar for xmas and will probably switch to an oasis for that.

Just my 2 cents. And btw, if your beads don't work, expect to get flamed on the forums for it.

[icehog3]

You aren't getting "flamed", Derrick, it's just that 99% of people here have had a different experience with the Shilala beads than you have, so when you rip on the beads, they feel ok with posting their positive experiences. It would be like the eBay seller with the 99.9% positive rating, but the one buyer says he's a "crook". I think all the regular readers here are aware of your negative feelings towards the beads....they can disagree with you without being "flamers".

[Devanmc]

I'm going to start out with a pound, probly up it 2 once I'm home. Michigans cold dry winter is going to make it hard to keep rh, so ill over do things. Just to make sure

[MajorCaptSilly]

I'm probably in the minority, but I use Boveda packs in the winter to enhance the Heartfelt & Shilala beads I already have. It gets really dry here in Indiana just like Michigan and the extra help for 3-4 months really helps keep the humidity constant. I use the Boveda packs in all my humidors except the Vino.

MCS

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by md4958

Vino would probably be the same size as some end table humidors. This would be the smallest application I'd use active humidity in.

I use beads in my tower.

No need for active in a vino, spread out beads work fine. The same is true with a cabinet, although thats when I added a few Oust fans. If the beads are spread out, it should be sufficient in any size humidor in reasonable climates.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

My beads are defective or something and simply will not recharge.

have you contacted Scott or the new owner (Im sorry I forgot who sells them now!) about whats going on, or perhaps exchanging them?

[Devanmc]

Any other advise for a humidor that size? I'm probly forgetting something since its my first

[Prospector]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

What about a vino? opinions?

Since Vinos have a very good seal beads are a good option (I did plug the drain though). I have 2 pounds of Heartfelt beads in mine and have had no problems for the two years its been operational. I only have to mist the bags of beads every 4 or 5 months when I notice the RH start to drop. Also have no additional fans other than the one that comes with the Vino.

Originally Posted by md4958

shilala beads worked better for me. You wanna talk lazy??? Toss shilala beads in and walk away, no misting, no worries... set them down and forget.

lol. Fixed.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by itzfrank

lol. Fixed.

no, it was right the first time... you know set and forget... like the Ronco Rotisserie Oven!

[bishjd123]

I've got the 65% Heartfelt beads. They've been spot on and maintenance free in my unplugged Edgestar and my 120qt cooler since January.