Heartfelt Beads, Frequently Asked Questions

[dpricenator]

uhh dprice...that post is from like 4 months ago... it's almost quiting time bro hang in there...

:hammersma

Well no one ever answered it....:dunno: :rolling:

 

[Craig Mac]

....I would say, stray them a bit morse.....

how does that help him....:headrolljust kidding ya bro, but you know that!)

 

[CWS]

NJStone, why split between the two? I know common sense would seem to indicate you end up with an RH in the middle, but in reality wouldn't the 70 beads give off moisture until all the 65 % beads are saturated, then the only white beads would be of the 70% variety. I'm curious what Viper thinks.

Precisely. Pick one or the other.

 

[CWS]

Are these beads sold at any store? or on-line only?
also, how are these compared to the cigar mechanic beads? those are the only actual beads i've ever seen in cigar shops for sale.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/
A sponsor and great guy. Look no further.

 

[Danilo]

CWS, I've spent about an hour cruising his site the first time I saw it. I just can't buy anything online till the end of July. (probably be worth the wait)

 

[GarlicBelch]

I have been using beads (from The Puck maker) in a mesh bag for a month now and I love them. They take a lot of space, which means less cigars, but having fresh cigars is very important.

 

[alden]

Let me make sure I've got this correct.

For the 25 count desktop humi I have, I would need a .5 ounce of 65% beads to keep it at 65A% RH. But I can use either the 1 ounce disc or 1 ounce tube and it will still hold the 65% RH in the given space.

So I can have more beads than needed for the space and it will still keep the correct RH?

 

[twenty5]

Let me make sure I've got this correct.

For the 25 count desktop humi I have, I would need a .5 ounce of 65% beads to keep it at 65A% RH. But I can use either the 1 ounce disc or 1 ounce tube and it will still hold the 65% RH in the given space.

So I can have more beads than needed for the space and it will still keep the correct RH?

Correct, the more beads, the better it will maintain the correct humidity esp if you do a lot of opening and closing. You could put a pound of beads in there and it will hold 65+/-

 

[alden]

Correct, the more beads, the better it will maintain the correct humidity esp if you do a lot of opening and closing. You could put a pound of beads in there and it will hold 65+/-

Got it. Thanks for helping a newb.

 

[Headbanger]

You can always get more now and hold the extra beads for the next storage device, you will need them. :devil:

 

[Viper139]

Correct, the more beads, the better it will maintain the correct humidity esp if you do a lot of opening and closing. You could put a pound of beads in there and it will hold 65+/-

He is correct. The additional beads will not drive the rh up higher, they will maintain the 65% rh.

David

 

[alden]

You can always get more now and hold the extra beads for the next storage device, you will need them. :devil:

He is correct. The additional beads will not drive the rh up higher, they will maintain the 65% rh.

David

Thanks Guys.

Now I'm on the fence on whether or not to get a larger humidor. I'm starting to think that the 25 five I have is small.

 

[Moro]

Thanks Guys.

Now I'm on the fence on whether or not to get a larger humidor. I'm starting to think that the 25 five I have is small.

It is small. Get a cooler. :thumbsup:

 

[Josh.CHI]

Thank you!

 

[Josh.CHI]

It is small. Get a cooler. :thumbsup:

I have seen others say something about a cooler.... do you line it with cedar?

 

[Moro]

I have seen others say something about a cooler.... do you line it with cedar?

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[alden]

It is small. Get a cooler. :thumbsup:

Thinking about a 12 bottle vinotemp

 

[mav_sd]

Does anyone know what would happen if you were to mix about a half pound of 70% beads with a pound of 65% beads?

Would they be trapped in some endless battle for preferred humidity? Would there be casualties?

I don't have to mix them, but I was at a loss when considering the possible result... I know it wouldn't be 68% humidity... or would it?

Thanks!

 

[Viper139]

The 70% beads will maintain the rh at 70% and the 65% beads will absorb the moisture trying to bring the rh down. When the 70% beads finally dry out the rh will drop to 65% and stay there until the 65% beads dry out then the rh will start to drop.

David

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I have a "MOIST-N-AIRE ORIGINAL HUMIDIFIER" in a cabinet that is a little less than 5 cubic ft....

Can I replace the distilled water in the "MOIST-N-AIRE ORIGINAL HUMIDIFIER"
with a pound of beads?

If I can would it hurt to run the "MOIST-N-AIRE ORIGINAL HUMIDIFIER" fan or would I need to?

Thanks,

Larry