I have a question about Heartfeld

Big Maduro · 05-21-2012, 10:04 PM

I'm ording some Heartfeld beads. I'm thinking of ording some extra for a later project. So, do they have a shelf life if not used? I know this may be a dumb question to some, but I'm not sure.

CigarSquid · 05-21-2012, 10:06 PM

I do not think they would.

Why not wait till you are ready to be safe?

Big Maduro · 05-21-2012, 10:09 PM

Heartfeld is closed this month and will give a 15% discount on orders placed now.

CigarSquid · 05-21-2012, 10:15 PM

Got ya.

Big Maduro · 05-21-2012, 10:17 PM

Like I said it may be a dumb question but I don't have any experience with these beads.

markem · 05-21-2012, 10:20 PM

Heartfelt beads, if kept in a sealed container such as they ship in, will not "expire". Over time in a humidor, it is possible for the HF beads to "clog" (for some definition). This is a problem that the beads that cigarnut sells doesn't have.

I used HF beads for years and years without issue and even did like you are considering and pre-bought several pounds in anticipation of the slope without seeing any noticeable effect.

bobarian · 05-21-2012, 10:21 PM

No expiration date as far as I know. I have been using HF beads for over 5 years and they still work perfectly. Extra beads can always be used as more will actually help regulate faster.

Stinky · 05-21-2012, 10:40 PM

Why not ask Dave at HeartField, or HardFelt, or Hartfelt . . . .

then, you'll know.

CigarSquid · 05-21-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinky

Why not ask Dave at HeartField, or HardFelt, or Hartfelt . . . .

then, you'll know.

Big Maduro · 05-21-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinky
Why not ask Dave at HeartField, or HardFelt, or Hartfelt . . . . then, you'll know.

Sure do it the easy way.

OLS · 05-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Why not buy a Molex with all the money you will save?

Big Maduro · 05-24-2012, 09:30 PM

Sure.....................What's that

OLS · 05-29-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

Sure.....................What's that

Sorry, I make smart cracks and leave and forget to go back.
Molex was a play on Rolex, you can get you a nice Molex on DeLancy St. in NYC.

I was trying to be funny, as the bead company is HEARTFELT, not Heartfeld.
So I was joking that if someone sold you Heartfeld beads, maybe you should
get a Molex, too.

It wasn't funny. I personally like the Heartfelt beads more than the other widely available choice,
I think they are more user friendly. But others disagree. But if you buy some 65% Heartfelts,
you are good to go. Any unused beads will keep indefinitely in a plastic bag tucked out of sight
with no problems. Don't wet em and put em away, though, without first drying them completely
white and then some. YOU DO NEED to use only distilled water in them, though or they WILL clog.
But if you use them properly, you might die one day long in the future and still have beads that work.

Big Maduro · 06-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Here is my response from Heartfelt.

Quote:

The unused beads will store for a number of years. Just place them in a ziplock bag then place that bag in another ziplock and they will store well.

MarkinAZ · 06-12-2012, 01:04 AM

Been using beads myself for the last 5 yrs and they still be a going strong

05-28-2012, 05:26 PM

I've personally noticed that beads have be to re-hydrated more often than the other humidification devices
beads do have a shelf life. You probably should replace them every year or three depending on how they're doing

pnoon · 05-28-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cigaman1979

I've personally noticed that beads have be to re-hydrated more often than the other humidification devices
beads do have a shelf life. You probably should replace them every year or three depending on how they're doing

I would disagree with your assertion. I am no expert but I just happen to believe the opposite is true.

On another note, welcome to Cigar Asylum. Please post a welcome thread in our New Inmate forum and tell us a bit about yourself.

eber · 05-28-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigaman1979

I've personally noticed that beads have be to re-hydrated more often than the other humidification devices
beads do have a shelf life. You probably should replace them every year or three depending on how they're doing

I would disagree as well, I have had mine for about 4 years and they work like they did when I first got them.

icehog3 · 05-28-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

I would disagree as well, I have had mine for about 4 years and they work like they did when I first got them.

Add me to that list, I have 7 year old beads that work like a charm.

lenguamor · 05-28-2012, 10:30 PM

6 years here; beads still work like new.

05-21-2012, 10:04 PM	#1
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	I have a question about Heartfeld I'm ording some Heartfeld beads. I'm thinking of ording some extra for a later project. So, do they have a shelf life if not used? I know this may be a dumb question to some, but I'm not sure.

05-21-2012, 10:06 PM	#2
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld I do not think they would. Why not wait till you are ready to be safe? __________________ gaRRy

05-21-2012, 10:09 PM	#3
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Heartfeld is closed this month and will give a 15% discount on orders placed now.

05-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Got ya. __________________ gaRRy

05-21-2012, 10:17 PM	#5
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Like I said it may be a dumb question but I don't have any experience with these beads.

05-21-2012, 10:20 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Heartfelt beads, if kept in a sealed container such as they ship in, will not "expire". Over time in a humidor, it is possible for the HF beads to "clog" (for some definition). This is a problem that the beads that cigarnut sells doesn't have. I used HF beads for years and years without issue and even did like you are considering and pre-bought several pounds in anticipation of the slope without seeing any noticeable effect. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-21-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld No expiration date as far as I know. I have been using HF beads for over 5 years and they still work perfectly. Extra beads can always be used as more will actually help regulate faster.

05-21-2012, 10:40 PM	#8
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Why not ask Dave at HeartField, or HardFelt, or Hartfelt . . . . then, you'll know. __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!

05-24-2012, 07:47 PM	#11
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Why not buy a Molex with all the money you will save?

05-24-2012, 09:30 PM	#12
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Sure.....................What's that

06-12-2012, 01:04 AM	#15
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld Been using beads myself for the last 5 yrs and they still be a going strong __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-28-2012, 05:26 PM	#16
cigaman1979 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld I've personally noticed that beads have be to re-hydrated more often than the other humidification devices beads do have a shelf life. You probably should replace them every year or three depending on how they're doing Last edited by cigaman1979; 05-28-2012 at 05:38 PM.

05-28-2012, 10:30 PM	#20
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: I have a question about Heartfeld 6 years here; beads still work like new. __________________