Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!!

Bflotomny · 05-01-2013, 08:11 PM

OK let’s establish some givens:
1. I have a small 20 capacity desk humi
2. My preferred Rh is 70%
3. I prefer to spend my limited cash on cigars then accessories.

I have been keeping my smokes humidified using Xikar Crystal Gel 4oz. They smoke well with no issues.

Is it necessary to purchase a hygrometer to monitor the gel? Several botl have done away with hygrometers when using beads. So are crystal gels that much different in a small box?

pnoon · 05-01-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bflotomny

OK let’s establish some givens:
1. I have a small 20 capacity desk humi
2. My preferred Rh is 70%
3. I prefer to spend my limited cash on cigars then accessories.

I have been keeping my smokes humidified using Xikar Crystal Gel 4oz. They smoke well with no issues.

Is it necessary to purchase a hygrometer to monitor the gel? Several botl have done away with hygrometers when using beads. So are crystal gels that much different in a small box?

If they are smoking well with no issues then nothing else matters no matter what anyone says.

IMO, a hygrometer for a 20 count humidor is pointless.

bobarian · 05-01-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

If they are smoking well with no issues then nothing else matters no matter what anyone says.

IMO, a hygrometer for a 20 count humidor is pointless.

Wise words old man!

This applies to any size humidor/cabinet or cooler. Judge your Rh by how your cigars smoke for you.

icehog3 · 05-01-2013, 09:10 PM

While we are establishing givens:

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

The Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL.

Peter (pnoon) is a very wise man.

pnoon · 05-01-2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

While we are establishing givens:

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

The Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL.

Peter (pnoon) is a wise-ass.

Fixed

Bflotomny · 05-03-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

While we are establishing givens:

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

The Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL.

Peter (pnoon) is a very wise man.

Good luck to the Blackhawks in the playoffs

And thank you for your collective wisdom

kelmac07 · 05-01-2013, 08:17 PM

Peter is wise...and spot on with the advice he's given.

Now mosey on over to the New Inmates section and post an introduction.

emopunker2004 · 05-01-2013, 08:19 PM

Sadden · 05-01-2013, 11:58 PM

If you go with Gel Bar or Heartfelt beads i wouldnt worry about a hygro too much as you have a visible way to tell that they are charged.

With Hcm beads i would get a hygro.

Scottw · 05-03-2013, 08:48 PM

The Hog is a wise man for sure

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-11-2013, 06:25 PM

I have a small desktop humidor that I've had for many years - and I have never had troubles with the humidity in it. I think if your cigars are smoking good, then I would not worry about it.

I don't think a hydrometer would be a bad investment because odds are good you're going to get something bigger, that does really call for a hydro one of these days. Also, if it helps you sleep better at night.

05-01-2013, 08:11 PM	#1
Bflotomny Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Tom Location: Buffalo, Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! OK let’s establish some givens: 1. I have a small 20 capacity desk humi 2. My preferred Rh is 70% 3. I prefer to spend my limited cash on cigars then accessories. I have been keeping my smokes humidified using Xikar Crystal Gel 4oz. They smoke well with no issues. Is it necessary to purchase a hygrometer to monitor the gel? Several botl have done away with hygrometers when using beads. So are crystal gels that much different in a small box? __________________ Regards, Tom

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! While we are establishing givens: Never look a gift horse in the mouth. The Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL. Peter (pnoon) is a very wise man. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! Peter is wise...and spot on with the advice he's given. Now mosey on over to the New Inmates section and post an introduction. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! If you go with Gel Bar or Heartfelt beads i wouldnt worry about a hygro too much as you have a visible way to tell that they are charged. With Hcm beads i would get a hygro. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

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Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! The Hog is a wise man for sure __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

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Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Gels, Beads and Bears oh my!! I have a small desktop humidor that I've had for many years - and I have never had troubles with the humidity in it. I think if your cigars are smoking good, then I would not worry about it. I don't think a hydrometer would be a bad investment because odds are good you're going to get something bigger, that does really call for a hydro one of these days. Also, if it helps you sleep better at night.