Heartfelt Beads, Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything I can find says "silica is silica". Yet, viper says that his beads are different in that they release moisture, when other silica doesn't. Trying to figure out what makes them different.
Are they not silica?
I'm asking the owner of the company that sells them.jakeemtrn said:
I know... sorry just being a smart A$$... I hope I have not offended.... BTW the woman who hooked me up with my wife is from Tulsa.
The bead itself is made of silica. The beads are then treated with various chemical salts that allow the beads to maintain the various rh levels. Each rh level is treated differently and this is how the different rh levels are acquired.
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
How does the Conservagel differ (other than being half the price) as advertised on http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ACC-CONSERVAGEL
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Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
This is some information that, so far, has informed me the most.
http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32045&mode=linear
I would really like to know what people's experiences are, beyond endorsing one thing or another. Where's the science?
http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32045&mode=linear
I would really like to know what people's experiences are, beyond endorsing one thing or another. Where's the science?
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Interesting read, Soundwave, thanks.
If you want an in-depth discussion on other products, it might be a good idea to start a new thread. This one is focused on a specific product that the owner has graciously offered to answer questions about.
Have had a bag of 65% beads in the coolerdor for several days and they're holding the humidity rock steady.
Unfortunately, they're holding it at 70% on the dot. What gives? They're definitely not over-saturated.
Also, had a ton of dust and not-spheres in my bag. Should the beads be cleaned before use?
Unfortunately, they're holding it at 70% on the dot. What gives? They're definitely not over-saturated.
Also, had a ton of dust and not-spheres in my bag. Should the beads be cleaned before use?
openendstraight
Grand Corona
Dave......
I just purchased some beads from you because I live in Las Vegas and I am having a hard time getting my Humi to get over 55%....
My question is .....Can you put too many beads in a Humidor?
I just purchased some beads from you because I live in Las Vegas and I am having a hard time getting my Humi to get over 55%....
My question is .....Can you put too many beads in a Humidor?
no need or way to clean the beads. and the dust will work just fine. the beads will crack over time or if you add too much water at once. it is not supposed to affect their usefulness.
The more the better, only because you will recover the RH level faster after opening. I would spray the beads down with a bit more water if the RH is too low. Vegas is tough climate for cigars. you may have lost some of the seasoning in your humi.
sportsmedjosh
CRA Member: 211528
I bought a tube from you that just arrived earlier this week. My question is, it says to make sure 75% are clear but you really can't tell what is clear because its in the tube. Can you take the beads out and then put them back into the tube.
Don't take them out of the tube, you'll be chasing beads around your floor for days.
Just add distilled water until you think most of the beads are hydrated. There is no real majic % of the beads that need to be clear just add enough so that jus a few are still white. You will get a feel for it after a while and you will be able to see if they are white or clear with experience.
No you can't. Adding more beads jsut gives you additional moisture storage and the humidor will recover quicker when the lid has been opened. Add distilled water until 85-90% of the beads are clear.
njstone
BoM January 2010
I have some 70rh beads that were gifted to me. I use them in LARGE Tupperdors full of cigar boxes. No matter what I do, the rH in my bins ends up around 73% or so which is too wet for me (I'd actually prefer closer to 65%). I've tried putting more beads in, putting less in, etc.
Right now I have fewer beads in that I'd consider correct, but still have 73%. I'm just propping open the lids slightly to let some of the humidity out and keep it closer to 70%.
Any thoughts? I had been considering getting a bunch of 65% beads, but am hesitant at this point.
Thanks!
Right now I have fewer beads in that I'd consider correct, but still have 73%. I'm just propping open the lids slightly to let some of the humidity out and keep it closer to 70%.
Any thoughts? I had been considering getting a bunch of 65% beads, but am hesitant at this point.
Thanks!