Shilala Beads

akumushi · 06-23-2010, 12:58 AM

For any of you on the fence about what to do for your humidification needs,
or if you're having trouble maintaining constant humidity with your boveda
packs or propylene glycol, I just wanted to give a shout out for the shilala beads.
I have always had trouble maintaining constant humidity during the summer,
and these babies have been keeping my stash at 65% on the dot
with no variation since the moment I put them in. I am extremely
impressed with the quality of the product and only regret that it took
this long for me to invest in some. Noobs, you have got to put some of
these beads in your humidor! I am one happy customer.

BigAsh · 06-23-2010, 08:22 AM

x2

jmsremax · 06-23-2010, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAsh

x2

Ogre · 06-23-2010, 08:27 AM

x3

KenyanSandBoa · 06-23-2010, 09:07 AM

There is nothing better. I have never, and I truly mean NEVER opened my humi and read anything other than 65% rh on my hygrometers.

I love these beads.

G G · 06-23-2010, 09:11 AM

Same here as the rest.

shilala · 06-23-2010, 09:35 AM

Just so everyone knows, I invented the beads cause I'm the cheapest bastage on earth. When I did it, it was only cause I needed tons of beads and didn't want to pay the till.
I've worked with environmental control all my life, and I invent stuff. I also used to design/build/retrofit environmental control systems for factories and stuff, and I've always invented things all my life.
When I got interested in beads, I did tons of tests. My whole house was a bead lab. When I discovered the HCM beads, I was shocked by the data. It said that they should work tons better than everything I had already tested. I was totally skeptical.
Then I got the stuff and started tests. My test data was so incredibly good, I honestly didn't believe it. I got more skeptical.
So I enlisted dozens of brothers to test the stuff. I changed things and improved things and got lots of ideas from the brothers. I collected tons of "real world" data.
It took a number of months before the beads made a believer out of me.

I decided that they were too awesome to not offer to the public, and I had spent a fortune on crap to test and develop the beads. So I started selling them to get my money back.
It became way too much for me to handle, and I hated making beads. I create stuff. It's what I enjoy. Making beads all day every day was like hell to me.
So I decided to get rid of the whole deal and move on, which is what makes me happy.

Michael bought the business, came and trained with me, and he's doing a tremendous job. He's a good guy, he's generous, he's polite, fun, affable, and a true BOTL in every sense, and he just keeps getting better. It's really for the best that he's running with the beads, because since he bought the idea my health has plummeted. Now it's starting to get better, Thank God.

I honestly could not be more pleased with the whole experience. The beads are light years better than anything available. They last forever. They work way better.
It's honestly a huge step ahead for keeping our cigars on many different levels.
I know everyone doesn't want to drink the Koolaid. I get that. I invented them and I didn't want to drink the Koolaid myself. I was skeptical for months DESPITE having all the data, and DESPITE having done all the tests myself.
I do know that in time, everyone will move to them once they've tried them. Or maybe not. We like what we like, and that's awesome. It's a "Smoke what you like" thing. I can say that there's nothing out there that works or lasts or even comes close to the value or effectiveness of the beads. That's not pride talking, it's happy talking. I did something good with the help of all my brothers, and I couldn't have done it without you all.
We're all going to benefit if we choose, and that's simply awesome.

06-23-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I did something good with the help of all my brothers, and I couldn't have done it without you all.
We're all going to benefit if we choose, and that's simply awesome.

Release the recipe

KenyanSandBoa · 06-23-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

Release the recipe

Buy the beads

06-23-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

Buy the beads

I would if I could afford the markup on clay.

56% markup (on pounds) over RH/Heartfelt beads. Hard to justify.

shilala · 06-23-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

I would if I could afford the markup on clay.

56% markup (on pounds) over RH/Heartfelt beads. Hard to justify.

It's hard to justify if you're uninformed. Take a minute to look over Michael's website. Read. Get educated.
Honestly, your statement is absolutely 100% incorrect on at least 20 different levels.
Just my post alone invalidates your assertion. Completely. Just on lastibility alone Michaels beads win out by a huge margin, unless you plan to die tomorrow.

issues · 06-23-2010, 09:47 AM

As soon as I am finished paying off my vinotemp, I am picking up another 2 lbs!

stewshi · 06-23-2010, 11:33 AM

I ordered beads from Michael last week and they came Monday packed perfectly. Highly respectable business and quick service. Both him and Shilala have answered all my questions and im very thankful to have been educated.

shilala · 06-23-2010, 02:42 PM

Sorry for puking up your thread, Clayton!!!

awsmith4 · 06-23-2010, 03:03 PM

I have used both kinds of beads and I have to say the HCM beads perform better and last longer. I have had them in my desktops, my coolers, and my travel humis. If my cabinet didn't have a active humidification device I'd have them in there as well. The reason I say the work better, at least for me, is that I usually keep things around 61-63% and I can adjust them as I see fit. While I just sold some of mine that used to be in my cooler I still use them in my desktop and 2 travel humis.

06-23-2010, 03:29 PM

I ordered some Shilala beads about a month ago and finally was able to put them in the new humi this weekend so I cannot comment to their magic as others do, but...

They shipped immediately and were packaged perfectly.

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 03:32 PM

Could someone point me to the thread that explains how you can control the RH with these beads? Is it a matter of using more or less water? ME = Stupid, and I haven't found where on the website it explains how to change RH.

06-23-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Could someone point me to the thread that explains how you can control the RH with these beads? Is it a matter of using more or less water? ME = Stupid.

First you wave your magic wand and shout out "Expelliramus" and do two 360 degrees spins and curtsy toward your humidor.

Then the magic clay just does it's job at your desired RH.

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

First you wave your magic wand and shout out "Expelliramus" and do two 360 degrees spins and curtsy toward your humidor.

Then the magic clay just does it's job at your desired RH.

Ah yes, the Potter method. Thanks for the heads up!

EDIT: I found the part of the site that explains how to change RH

06-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Ah yes, the Potter method. Thanks for the heads up!

Well they are magic after all.

06-23-2010, 12:58 AM	#1
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Shilala Beads For any of you on the fence about what to do for your humidification needs, or if you're having trouble maintaining constant humidity with your boveda packs or propylene glycol, I just wanted to give a shout out for the shilala beads. I have always had trouble maintaining constant humidity during the summer, and these babies have been keeping my stash at 65% on the dot with no variation since the moment I put them in. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the product and only regret that it took this long for me to invest in some. Noobs, you have got to put some of these beads in your humidor! I am one happy customer. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

06-23-2010, 08:22 AM	#2
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Shilala Beads x2 __________________ Keith

06-23-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Shilala Beads x3

06-23-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Shilala Beads There is nothing better. I have never, and I truly mean NEVER opened my humi and read anything other than 65% rh on my hygrometers. I love these beads. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

06-23-2010, 09:11 AM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Shilala Beads Same here as the rest.

06-23-2010, 09:35 AM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Shilala Beads Just so everyone knows, I invented the beads cause I'm the cheapest bastage on earth. When I did it, it was only cause I needed tons of beads and didn't want to pay the till. I've worked with environmental control all my life, and I invent stuff. I also used to design/build/retrofit environmental control systems for factories and stuff, and I've always invented things all my life. When I got interested in beads, I did tons of tests. My whole house was a bead lab. When I discovered the HCM beads, I was shocked by the data. It said that they should work tons better than everything I had already tested. I was totally skeptical. Then I got the stuff and started tests. My test data was so incredibly good, I honestly didn't believe it. I got more skeptical. So I enlisted dozens of brothers to test the stuff. I changed things and improved things and got lots of ideas from the brothers. I collected tons of "real world" data. It took a number of months before the beads made a believer out of me. I decided that they were too awesome to not offer to the public, and I had spent a fortune on crap to test and develop the beads. So I started selling them to get my money back. It became way too much for me to handle, and I hated making beads. I create stuff. It's what I enjoy. Making beads all day every day was like hell to me. So I decided to get rid of the whole deal and move on, which is what makes me happy. Michael bought the business, came and trained with me, and he's doing a tremendous job. He's a good guy, he's generous, he's polite, fun, affable, and a true BOTL in every sense, and he just keeps getting better. It's really for the best that he's running with the beads, because since he bought the idea my health has plummeted. Now it's starting to get better, Thank God. I honestly could not be more pleased with the whole experience. The beads are light years better than anything available. They last forever. They work way better. It's honestly a huge step ahead for keeping our cigars on many different levels. I know everyone doesn't want to drink the Koolaid. I get that. I invented them and I didn't want to drink the Koolaid myself. I was skeptical for months DESPITE having all the data, and DESPITE having done all the tests myself. I do know that in time, everyone will move to them once they've tried them. Or maybe not. We like what we like, and that's awesome. It's a "Smoke what you like" thing. I can say that there's nothing out there that works or lasts or even comes close to the value or effectiveness of the beads. That's not pride talking, it's happy talking. I did something good with the help of all my brothers, and I couldn't have done it without you all. We're all going to benefit if we choose, and that's simply awesome. __________________

06-23-2010, 09:47 AM	#12
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Shilala Beads As soon as I am finished paying off my vinotemp, I am picking up another 2 lbs! __________________

06-23-2010, 11:33 AM	#13
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: Shilala Beads I ordered beads from Michael last week and they came Monday packed perfectly. Highly respectable business and quick service. Both him and Shilala have answered all my questions and im very thankful to have been educated.

06-23-2010, 02:42 PM	#14
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Shilala Beads Sorry for puking up your thread, Clayton!!! __________________

06-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#15
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Shilala Beads I have used both kinds of beads and I have to say the HCM beads perform better and last longer. I have had them in my desktops, my coolers, and my travel humis. If my cabinet didn't have a active humidification device I'd have them in there as well. The reason I say the work better, at least for me, is that I usually keep things around 61-63% and I can adjust them as I see fit. While I just sold some of mine that used to be in my cooler I still use them in my desktop and 2 travel humis. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

06-23-2010, 03:29 PM	#16
Morgue Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala Beads I ordered some Shilala beads about a month ago and finally was able to put them in the new humi this weekend so I cannot comment to their magic as others do, but... They shipped immediately and were packaged perfectly.

06-23-2010, 03:32 PM	#17
SaltyMcGee Gone munting... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jared Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 334 Trading: (3)	Re: Shilala Beads Could someone point me to the thread that explains how you can control the RH with these beads? Is it a matter of using more or less water? ME = Stupid, and I haven't found where on the website it explains how to change RH. __________________ "It's a simple question doctor, would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs!?"