Humidification Device Won't Stay On...

KenyanSandBoa · 02-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Ok...I'm getting tired of having to keep reapplying one of the humidification devices on my humi. The sticky magnets will NOT stay on.

I've tried pressing them on as hard as I could without risking cracking the top of the cover. I was thinking about roughing up the cedar by where the magnets attach and roughing up the sticky pad so there would be some texture for the magnets to adhere.

I figured an adhesive would be a bit risky, but does anyone have any ideas to adhere these things for the long term?

I attached a pic of the humi open so the underside of the cover is showing so everyone can see what part I'm talking about.

icehog3 · 02-20-2010, 10:10 PM

I would suggest getting a small tube of humidity beads and sh*tcanning your current device. The tube would take up the space of 1 or 2 cigars.

chippewastud79 · 02-20-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I would suggest getting a small tube of humidity beads and sh*tcanning your current device. The tube would take up the space of 1 or 2 cigars.

I had 3 Treasure Domes and the humidifiers are crap. I replaced one of them with humidity beads before I sold it, but I never got them to stick to the lid.

kelmac07 · 02-20-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I would suggest getting a small tube of humidity beads and sh*tcanning your current device. The tube would take up the space of 1 or 2 cigars.

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I had 3 Treasure Domes and the humidifiers are crap. I replaced one of them with humidity beads before I sold it, but I never got them to stick to the lid.

Gotta agree with 'em here Jim.

captain53 · 02-21-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Gotta agree with 'em here Jim.

ME Too!!! Beads beads and more beads - never too many. I like Shilala Beads Best.

KenyanSandBoa · 02-20-2010, 11:16 PM

Thanks everyone!!

I was planning on adding those beads...I just figured it would have been worth keeping those on just in case.

I have a puck of beads in my other humi, and I love that thing...maybe one of those will do the trick...

marge796 · 02-21-2010, 12:11 AM

Beads are the way to go!

Chris.....

saggel · 02-21-2010, 05:27 AM

I've gone for beads myself too!

02-21-2010, 12:58 PM

Beads here too. it makes it easy.

T.G · 02-21-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

Ok...I'm getting tired of having to keep reapplying one of the humidification devices on my humi. The sticky magnets will NOT stay on.

I've tried pressing them on as hard as I could without risking cracking the top of the cover. I was thinking about roughing up the cedar by where the magnets attach and roughing up the sticky pad so there would be some texture for the magnets to adhere.

I figured an adhesive would be a bit risky, but does anyone have any ideas to adhere these things for the long term?

If you really want to use the credos in the lid, get some "plain" Gorilla Glue and use it to stick the magnets or velcro to the lid.

But you're probably better off with a tube of beads. Credos do work, but we have the technology (beads) why not use it? More accurate, less problems.

okieRob · 02-21-2010, 02:22 PM

If you have never used gorilla glue - be careful that stuff can make a big mess when it foams up. However, it is some tough stuff.

Personally I would try some 5 minute epoxy. Just make sure you leave the lid open for a few days so it cures out and doesn't stink up the humi.

icehog3 · 02-21-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by okieRob

If you have never used gorilla glue - be careful that stuff can make a big mess when it foams up. However, it is some tough stuff.

Personally I would try some 5 minute epoxy. Just make sure you leave the lid open for a few days so it cures out and doesn't stink up the humi.

Why go through the bother when you can have beads in a few days, and not have to find alternative storage for your cigars while the humidor "airs out"?

02-21-2010, 02:53 PM

+1 for the beads.

NCRadioMan · 02-21-2010, 03:23 PM

They shouldn't even be placed on the lid. Who knows why they do this. Humidity rises. They should be in bottom of the humidor.

T.G · 02-21-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

They shouldn't even be placed on the lid. Who knows why they do this. Humidity rises. They should be in bottom of the humidor.

Looks and ease of access & construction would be my guesses, although in such a small space, it hardly matters where the credos are located.

RGD. · 02-21-2010, 04:57 PM

Just to add another suggestion:

Keep the current device(s) but pop them open and change out the guts with beads. Then hot glue your magnets, etc in place. Sets fast and no air out time.

Ron

KenyanSandBoa · 02-22-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Just to add another suggestion:

Keep the current device(s) but pop them open and change out the guts with beads. Then hot glue your magnets, etc in place. Sets fast and no air out time.

Ron

Thats what I was thinking of doing. I figured if I could use that space, I might as well.

Is Shilala still selling beads? I thought I saw a "Last Bead Sale" note in his signature. Is there another place to get those beads?

CigarNut · 02-22-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

Is Shilala still selling beads? I thought I saw a "Last Bead Sale" note in his signature. Is there another place to get those beads?

I am selling Shilala's beads (I bought his business from him).

One thing I have done is work to keep the prices the same as Scott had them...

I have a website www.shilalasbeads.com if you have any questions.

KenyanSandBoa · 03-18-2010, 11:32 AM

I know this is an old thread, but I figured I would update it anyway.

I went with the recommendations of the fellow inmates and ordered some Shilala beads. All I can say is wow!! I dumped the old device and even though I'm in and out of that humi quite a bit; the RH is very consistant.

Short story even shorter...I couldn't be happier with the change!! Thanks to the fellow inmates that directed me to life altering experience better known as Shilala beads.

shilala · 03-18-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I know this is an old thread, but I figured I would update it anyway.

I went with the recommendations of the fellow inmates and ordered some Shilala beads. All I can say is wow!! I dumped the old device and even though I'm in and out of that humi quite a bit; the RH is very consistant.

Short story even shorter...I couldn't be happier with the change!! Thanks to the fellow inmates that directed me to life altering experience better known as Shilala beads.

You ain't gonna beat them, brother. They're the best by a longshot.

02-20-2010, 10:10 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... I would suggest getting a small tube of humidity beads and sh*tcanning your current device. The tube would take up the space of 1 or 2 cigars. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-20-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... Thanks everyone!! I was planning on adding those beads...I just figured it would have been worth keeping those on just in case. I have a puck of beads in my other humi, and I love that thing...maybe one of those will do the trick... __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

02-21-2010, 12:11 AM	#7
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... Beads are the way to go! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

02-21-2010, 05:27 AM	#8
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... I've gone for beads myself too!

02-21-2010, 12:58 PM	#9
MTBAlex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... Beads here too. it makes it easy.

02-21-2010, 02:22 PM	#11
okieRob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: I'm not telling Location: The Land in the Middle Posts: 153 Trading: (6)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... If you have never used gorilla glue - be careful that stuff can make a big mess when it foams up. However, it is some tough stuff. Personally I would try some 5 minute epoxy. Just make sure you leave the lid open for a few days so it cures out and doesn't stink up the humi.

02-21-2010, 02:53 PM	#13
irklak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... +1 for the beads.

02-21-2010, 03:23 PM	#14
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... They shouldn't even be placed on the lid. Who knows why they do this. Humidity rises. They should be in bottom of the humidor. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-21-2010, 04:57 PM	#16
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... Just to add another suggestion: Keep the current device(s) but pop them open and change out the guts with beads. Then hot glue your magnets, etc in place. Sets fast and no air out time. Ron

03-18-2010, 11:32 AM	#19
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Humidification Device Won't Stay On... I know this is an old thread, but I figured I would update it anyway. I went with the recommendations of the fellow inmates and ordered some Shilala beads. All I can say is wow!! I dumped the old device and even though I'm in and out of that humi quite a bit; the RH is very consistant. Short story even shorter...I couldn't be happier with the change!! Thanks to the fellow inmates that directed me to life altering experience better known as Shilala beads. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.