Bead Qestion

Ogre · 06-12-2010, 10:47 AM

I am building a Chasador and wanted to know if I need beads in each drawer. I am having 4 solid bottom with glass top drawers made. The question I have is, Do I need to put beads in each drawer as well and the cooler??? I will store boxes outside the drawers on ceder shelves. Second question, I am looking for opinions on the differences between RH beads and Shilalas beads. Does one do better than the other??? Or is one easier to maintain????

bvilchez · 06-12-2010, 10:52 AM

As far as the which beads to use I had 2lbs of Shilala's beads in my Vino and it worked like a charm. I defnitely recommend those.

When it comes to the drawers though I'm not sure. I had slotted bottoms on mine when I had them. I would imaging that you would not have to if you season properly and have some circulation in there as well. Maybe some other BOTLs can chime in on this one.

captain53 · 06-12-2010, 10:58 AM

I use 2.0# of Shilala Beads in my 28 bottle, 1# on bottom and 1/2# in middle and 1/2# on top. But I have slotted bottoms and no tops on my drawers. Works Great~!

06-14-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I use 2.0# of Shilala Beads in my 28 bottle, 1# on bottom and 1/2# in middle and 1/2# on top. But I have slotted bottoms and no tops on my drawers. Works Great~!

What are the dimensions of your 28 bottle? I have a 52 bottle that is 28.5h x 18 w x 17" d (interior space) and according to the Shilala calculator 1.01 pounds is all that's necessary.

06-14-2010, 01:47 PM

I have so many kinds of beads I can't heardly keep track of them, but rest assured I'll never spend $30/pound again!
KL beads work every bit as well as anything else; why pay more?
I just bought 32lbs of beads; a couple of us will use them exclusively for maintinaing humidity in walk-ins.
Need any? Shoot me a pm and we can work a little trade.

06-14-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by audio1der

I have so many kinds of beads I can't heardly keep track of them, but rest assured I'll never spend $30/pound again!
KL beads work every bit as well as anything else; why pay more?
I just bought 32lbs of beads; a couple of us will use them exclusively for maintinaing humidity in walk-ins.
Need any? Shoot me a pm and we can work a little trade.

Shilila's page mentions you need 9-14 pounds of KL in your humidor to match 1LB of their beads. I find that a bit exaggerated. I might have 1.5 lbs of KL in my 52 bottle wineador and it's usually at the 65-67% RH range. Though I have had the bottom shelf spike a bit during the summer. It's at 71% RH as of this morning. That's right next to the compressor, probably has the most temperature flux in the whole cooler.

06-14-2010, 01:24 PM

I've used Cigarmony RH beads, Silica Kitty Litter and heartfelt beads, they all seem to work about the same to me.

Never used Shilala beads though. Never heard of them before last week. (Been out of the loop).

G G · 06-14-2010, 03:00 PM

I have three 8 ounce socks of Shilala beads in my 28 bottle vino for almost 2 years with absolutely no problems.

KenyanSandBoa · 06-15-2010, 10:08 AM

Go with Shilala beads.

I've junked all of my other humidification devices once I tried them. One of my humis has a shelf on the top that I was having a hard time regulating because I had so many cigars packed in there I was blocking the gaps. I tossed a small bag of beads on the top shelf and every time I open that humi it is at 65%...perfection.

G G · 06-15-2010, 10:11 AM

There is already a youtube video, search and i am sure you can find it.

06-15-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

There is already a youtube video, search and i am sure you can find it.

Found it.

G G · 06-15-2010, 10:48 AM

Sorry i was too lazy to link to it.

06-15-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Sorry i was too lazy to link to it.

It's alright.

That's pretty amazing, actually. I'd like to see it "melt" through a pouch though. Not just sizzle in a pot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPV8eQ9FEY0

G G · 06-15-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindflux

It's alright.

That's pretty amazing, actually. I'd like to see it "melt" through a pouch though. Not just sizzle in a pot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPV8eQ9FEY0

Ryan I know you are new here and there's certainly nothing wrong with that. Just like to say though that Shilala has done a lot (and I mean a lot) of research that he has posted so we can all see, and I personally endorse the beads that he made. Also he has sold the business and now another inmate owns it, so I don't think he has a vested interest in em anymore.

T.G · 06-15-2010, 12:00 PM

Bead fight!

(I.B.T.L)

Ogre · 06-15-2010, 12:34 PM

Sorry guys, didnt mean to stir the pot. But thanks for all the info.

T.G · 06-15-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Sorry guys, didnt mean to stir the pot. But thanks for all the info.

You didn't. Don't sweat it.

Arguments over kitty litter's effectiveness or lack thereof have been going on for as long as people have been using it to humidify cigars, and will likely continue until they either stop making it or stop making cigars.

G G · 06-15-2010, 01:33 PM

I seem to remember a quote from Scott. If i get it wrong it's my bad not his

"Kitty litter beads are only good for one thing, soaking up cat urine. And it aint really all that good for that."

T.G · 06-15-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I seem to remember a quote from Scott. If i get it wrong it's my bad not his

"Kitty litter beads are only good for one thing, soaking up cat urine. And it aint really all that good for that."

The blue crystals are good for mixing drinks too.

06-15-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

The blue crystals are good for mixing drinks too.

No blue crystals in mine.

06-12-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Bead Qestion I am building a Chasador and wanted to know if I need beads in each drawer. I am having 4 solid bottom with glass top drawers made. The question I have is, Do I need to put beads in each drawer as well and the cooler??? I will store boxes outside the drawers on ceder shelves. Second question, I am looking for opinions on the differences between RH beads and Shilalas beads. Does one do better than the other??? Or is one easier to maintain????

06-12-2010, 10:52 AM	#2
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Bead Qestion As far as the which beads to use I had 2lbs of Shilala's beads in my Vino and it worked like a charm. I defnitely recommend those. When it comes to the drawers though I'm not sure. I had slotted bottoms on mine when I had them. I would imaging that you would not have to if you season properly and have some circulation in there as well. Maybe some other BOTLs can chime in on this one.

06-12-2010, 10:58 AM	#3
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Bead Qestion I use 2.0# of Shilala Beads in my 28 bottle, 1# on bottom and 1/2# in middle and 1/2# on top. But I have slotted bottoms and no tops on my drawers. Works Great~!

06-14-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
audio1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bead Qestion I have so many kinds of beads I can't heardly keep track of them, but rest assured I'll never spend $30/pound again! KL beads work every bit as well as anything else; why pay more? I just bought 32lbs of beads; a couple of us will use them exclusively for maintinaing humidity in walk-ins. Need any? Shoot me a pm and we can work a little trade.

06-14-2010, 01:24 PM	#7
Mindflux Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bead Qestion I've used Cigarmony RH beads, Silica Kitty Litter and heartfelt beads, they all seem to work about the same to me. Never used Shilala beads though. Never heard of them before last week. (Been out of the loop).

06-14-2010, 03:00 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Bead Qestion I have three 8 ounce socks of Shilala beads in my 28 bottle vino for almost 2 years with absolutely no problems.

06-15-2010, 10:08 AM	#9
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Bead Qestion Go with Shilala beads. I've junked all of my other humidification devices once I tried them. One of my humis has a shelf on the top that I was having a hard time regulating because I had so many cigars packed in there I was blocking the gaps. I tossed a small bag of beads on the top shelf and every time I open that humi it is at 65%...perfection. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

06-15-2010, 10:11 AM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Bead Qestion There is already a youtube video, search and i am sure you can find it.

06-15-2010, 10:48 AM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Bead Qestion Sorry i was too lazy to link to it.

06-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#15
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Bead Qestion Bead fight! (I.B.T.L)

06-15-2010, 12:34 PM	#16
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Bead Qestion Sorry guys, didnt mean to stir the pot. But thanks for all the info.

06-15-2010, 01:33 PM	#18
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Bead Qestion I seem to remember a quote from Scott. If i get it wrong it's my bad not his "Kitty litter beads are only good for one thing, soaking up cat urine. And it aint really all that good for that."