Noob Bead question

[OB-Left]

Ok, In a box that I received there was a free package of Cigar Mechanic beads? I have not seen much talk about these here, are they useful? Should I keep them or toss them as junk?

 

[jmatkins]

This is an older thread, I hope this helps.

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=31448&highlight=Cigar+Mechanic+beads

 

[Thecatch83]

Ditch the mechanic........go with Shilala or HF beads and move on with your life!

http://www.shilalabeads.com/

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%+Humidity+Sheets

HF offers free shipping for military!

 

[cmhicksusmc]

HF beads all the way!!!

 

[JNT]

I went through a few different kinds of cheaper humidification types. In the end I listened to the people here and bought the HF beads. Wish I just did that first, and saved the money.

 

[Thecatch83]

I went through a few different kinds of cheaper humidification types. In the end I listened to the people here and bought the HF beads. Wish I just did that first, and saved the money.

+1

I have yet to re-wet my beads after they went into my igloodor and desktop....and that was over a month ago! :applause:

 

[Fia]

I use the 65%RH ConservaGel Humidity Beads, and they perform flawlessly. I got mine from Bargain Humidors, and they're considerably more affordable than Heartfelt's.

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ACC-CONSERVAGEL

Seems like a good price.

 

[Jwrussell]

Hmmmm...sounds like the same stuff. Interesting that they note the +/- accuracy range. Have to wonder if HF has the same general characteristics which might explain why some people seem to think that the HF beads hold closer to 67-68% than 65%.

Just did a quick search and found a couple of old threads (going back to 2005) that say that Conservagel=Climaxx=Heart Felt. Not that there isn't a ton of argument about it.