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.
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Beads, the gel stuff is nasty. I hated dealing with it. It was about 3 days before I ordered beads after that.

Not only was it opened shipped but it didn't hold humidity worth a crap. It was all over the place. I just threw it out.
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Beads. They will help maintain humidity at a given level. They release and absorb as necessary.
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Definitely beads, don't even think about gel.
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Thanks for your advice, looks like the beads have won...thanks
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I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.
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Spot on.
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Kitty litter. :-):-)
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Gel.....Just kidding ....go with beads
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Beads are way cool!
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Beads :-)
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I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%... :-)
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Actually I preffer 55-60% :-)
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+1 for kitty litter.
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Heartfelt beads FTW!
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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.
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As I have told you several times you can return your Shilala beads for a refund.

It does not matter what kind of beads you have if your humidor leaks.
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Beads
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Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

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