Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt

76GTFan · 07-11-2010, 11:03 PM

Might be a dumb question, but is there really any difference in performance? I have used the same Heartfelt beads for a few years now. Are Shilala beads more stable. I do sometimes having trouble in the warm seasons keeping my humi down at 65%. Any opinions would be appreciated. I just notice everyone talking about Shilala now, instead of Heartfelt.

colinb913 · 07-11-2010, 11:55 PM

this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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pnoon · 07-11-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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That's absurd. Why would you say that?

MiamiE · 07-12-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

That's absurd. Why would you say that?

Because it's happened before.

pnoon · 07-12-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Because it's happened before.

a) I don't agree.
b) Even if it did get "violent" before, a post like that serves no purpose other than to fan the flames.
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icehog3 · 07-12-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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I have used both, and I have had perfect results with both. Have you?

07-12-2010, 01:49 AM

I'm use both. I prefer the Shilala beads as far as maintenance goes but I think that Heartfelt beads are more versatile, especially for the money. If I could afford it then I would stick to Shilala beads and use the Heartfelt beads only to catch condensation off of the fan in each of my vinos.

kelmac07 · 07-12-2010, 02:07 AM

I have used both and prefer the low maintenance of Shilalas beads. Have been rocking my two vinos and three desktops at 64%-65% without me doing anything. It is a matter of personal preference. But I recommend to my friends to use Shilalas beads all the time. For the humidity we have in Virginia...they work like a champ.

KenyanSandBoa · 07-12-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I have used both and prefer the low maintenance of Shilalas beads. Have been rocking my two vinos and three desktops at 64%-65% without me doing anything. It is a matter of personal preference. But I recommend to my friends to use Shilalas beads all the time. For the humidity we have in Virginia...they work like a champ.

I'm with you on this one, Mac. Granted New England summers aren't as bad as Virginia summers, but we get some pretty big spikes in humidity and I noticed my humis with Shilala beads are more stable than the one with Heartfelt beads.

Ogre · 07-12-2010, 06:08 AM

I have never used Heartfelt, but my Shilalas beads have worked perfect. From what I have read, its a personal choice.

chenvt · 07-12-2010, 06:54 AM

Maybe it's just me, but between the two I find the shilala beads to work faster

waffle · 07-12-2010, 07:12 AM

I'm with everyone else, I like the fact that Shilala beads are very low maintenance (i.e. no water added), however, if you need a Lot, Heartfelt is the more economical of the two choices and they only require a couple of squirts from a spray bottle to reload them. Like everyone has said, it all boils down to personal preference. They are both very good products with strengths and weaknesses.

md4958 · 07-12-2010, 07:24 AM

I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency.

G G · 07-12-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency.

Same here. I agree with Moe 100%.

Subvet642 · 07-12-2010, 07:45 AM

I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward.

07-12-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward.

True dat! I have been using heartfelt for 5 years now and I can handle the reloads no problem.

waffle · 07-12-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mahtofire

True dat! I have been using heartfelt for 5 years now and I can handle the reloads no problem.

Yeah, I wasn't saying reloads were hard/problematic, I was just trying to lay out the biggest difference besides cost...

76GTFan · 07-12-2010, 10:02 AM

Wow. I guess it is pretty debateable. I may try shilala. Like I stated before, I am having problems keeping my RH at 65% in the summer. Stays at 70 just fine, and yes I do have 65% beads. I need to do a salt test just to be sure, but if that passes then I will give shilala a try. Luckily I have only a 100 ct cooler, so shouldn't break my wallet.

bvilchez · 07-12-2010, 10:38 AM

I have used both but prefered Shilala's just for the simple fact of consistency as mentioned before.

bobarian · 07-12-2010, 10:49 AM

Have Shilala's beads ever been certified as non toxic and food safe? Its been a while since I checked.

07-11-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Might be a dumb question, but is there really any difference in performance? I have used the same Heartfelt beads for a few years now. Are Shilala beads more stable. I do sometimes having trouble in the warm seasons keeping my humi down at 65%. Any opinions would be appreciated. I just notice everyone talking about Shilala now, instead of Heartfelt.

07-11-2010, 11:55 PM	#2
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2010, 01:49 AM	#7
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm use both. I prefer the Shilala beads as far as maintenance goes but I think that Heartfelt beads are more versatile, especially for the money. If I could afford it then I would stick to Shilala beads and use the Heartfelt beads only to catch condensation off of the fan in each of my vinos.

07-12-2010, 02:07 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have used both and prefer the low maintenance of Shilalas beads. Have been rocking my two vinos and three desktops at 64%-65% without me doing anything. It is a matter of personal preference. But I recommend to my friends to use Shilalas beads all the time. For the humidity we have in Virginia...they work like a champ. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-12-2010, 06:08 AM	#10
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have never used Heartfelt, but my Shilalas beads have worked perfect. From what I have read, its a personal choice.

07-12-2010, 06:54 AM	#11
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Maybe it's just me, but between the two I find the shilala beads to work faster

07-12-2010, 07:12 AM	#12
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm with everyone else, I like the fact that Shilala beads are very low maintenance (i.e. no water added), however, if you need a Lot, Heartfelt is the more economical of the two choices and they only require a couple of squirts from a spray bottle to reload them. Like everyone has said, it all boils down to personal preference. They are both very good products with strengths and weaknesses.

07-12-2010, 07:24 AM	#13
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-12-2010, 07:45 AM	#15
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

07-12-2010, 10:02 AM	#18
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Wow. I guess it is pretty debateable. I may try shilala. Like I stated before, I am having problems keeping my RH at 65% in the summer. Stays at 70 just fine, and yes I do have 65% beads. I need to do a salt test just to be sure, but if that passes then I will give shilala a try. Luckily I have only a 100 ct cooler, so shouldn't break my wallet.

07-12-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have used both but prefered Shilala's just for the simple fact of consistency as mentioned before.

07-12-2010, 10:49 AM	#20
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Have Shilala's beads ever been certified as non toxic and food safe? Its been a while since I checked.