Beads vs gel - Page 2 - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Originally Posted by dwoodward:
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Hundreds of happy users, one unhappy one....Maybe operator error? :-)
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Originally Posted by dwoodward:
Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Originally Posted by waffle:
Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

As for me, I'm rocking HCM and HF and love them both equally.

Seriously... I'll buy your beads!!!!!
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Originally Posted by icehog3:
I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

I tried to tell him (he's a lil hard headed LOL) Might be my boss at work but I got you here

:-)

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue:
I am confused as to which is the best between using beads or the ready-to-use jar of gel...any help should be very much appreciated.

I think I heard this question 1001 time before......:-)

Originally Posted by Stevez:
Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!

:-)

My vote is BEADSSSSS!!!!!!!:-)
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Originally Posted by Nefari0us:
Seriously... I'll buy your beads!!!!!

Stop horning in on my beads :-)
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+2 Kitty Litter

Exquiscat Crystals I think I got 4 lbs for the price of an ounce of beads. My humi and my cooler have stayed between 60-65% ever since
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Anyone ever tried using the gel to re-hydrate the beads? Will that work as an alternative to using a sponge in a bag?

I mean if the gel or heartfelt only release up to 65% - 70% then the Shilal beads should absorb just the same amount of humidity and be able to keep this % of humidity longer without need to use solvent or distilled water correct?
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Originally Posted by stewshi:
Anyone ever tried using the gel to re-hydrate the beads? Will that work as an alternative to using a sponge in a bag?

I mean if the gel or heartfelt only release up to 65% - 70% then the Shilal beads should absorb just the same amount of humidity and be able to keep this % of humidity longer without need to use solvent or distilled water correct?

It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.
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Originally Posted by CigarNut:
It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.

actually someone in one of the other many posts on here about beads does exactly that... much slower, but if thats what you're after it would work very well!
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Originally Posted by detroitpha357:
I tried to tell him (he's a lil hard headed LOL) Might be my boss at work but I got you here:-)

:-) :-)

What's up My Friend? :-)
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Originally Posted by CigarNut:
It would probably work, but it would be slower than using water (in a sponge) since the sponge releases moisture to saturation whereas the gels typically do not.

Slower is good though right :-)

Originally Posted by waffle:
actually someone in one of the other many posts on here about beads does exactly that... much slower, but if thats what you're after it would work very well!

I guess its nice to know I cant F it up as much since the beads will just absorb the humidity released by the gel

IDK ill try the sponge thing again this weekend and see if I cant get this to where I want them to be.
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