Beads Turned Brown???

awsmith4 · 08-21-2010, 08:04 PM

I happened upon these in tupperware inside my cabinet and took them out today when I was organizing. What caused this and are they still ok? They have a cedar smell but nothing putrid.

Chingas · 08-21-2010, 08:51 PM

Please don't take my word for it but my beads changed colors to yellow/brown from being under my drain area catching condensation from my vino. Regular water turned my beads to an unsightly shade of nastiness.

rharris · 08-21-2010, 10:01 PM

Mine have done the same thing. I think it is caused by the beads absorbing oils and such from the cedar and the cigars. I do not think it will harm them at all. Mine still work just fine.

neoflex · 08-21-2010, 10:15 PM

Totally normal.

boom · 08-21-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Totally normal.

Emjaysmash · 08-21-2010, 10:53 PM

Those are "Designer" beads, meant to accessorize any cigar humidor so you don't make a fashion faux-pas!

ashtonlady · 08-22-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Those are "Designer" beads, meant to accessorize any cigar humidor so you don't make a fashion faux-pas!

I thought they were Camo beads. Trying to blend in with what was around them;

09-01-2010, 05:41 PM

With gel, if you use tap water, the gel turns a shade of yellowish/brown. However, distilled keeps it clear. Maybe that's what happened here?

09-01-2010, 05:43 PM

Albert didn't use tap water on his beads. I'll bet ALL my cigars on that.

Mugen910 · 09-01-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Albert didn't use tap water on his beads. I'll bet ALL my cigars on that.

Done!!!! All your cigars are on the betting table....against all of my cigars in my aristocrat.

ALBERT tell him you used tap water, we'll split the cigars and get you prettier beads.

next round.
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massphatness · 09-01-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Done!!!! All your cigars are on the betting table....against all of my cigars in my aristocrat.

ALBERT tell him you used tap water, we'll split the cigars and get you prettier beads.

next round.
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You have an Aristocrat?

BALLA'

Now our conversation on the way back from Shack makes sense.

Mugen910 · 09-01-2010, 06:44 PM

Hehe I don't have one...that is why I can make that bet.

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bobarian · 09-01-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Hehe I don't have one...that is why I can make that bet.

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Walk-in???

I agree with Vin.

BALLA'

shilala · 09-01-2010, 07:15 PM

The brown stuff amounts to free hydrocarbons, aromas and so forth that come off your cigars and wood. The hydrocarbons get in the pores of the beads and are trapped.
They'll get browner and browner. It's pretty cool how it works.

awsmith4 · 09-01-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The brown stuff amounts to free hydrocarbons, aromas and so forth that come off your cigars and wood. The hydrocarbons get in the pores of the beads and are trapped.
They'll get browner and browner. It's pretty cool how it works.

My main concern was that if they absorbed other stuff the pores would become blocked and they would cease to absorb and release water. Also I was thinking of gifting them and wanted to make sure they weren't sub-par

awsmith4 · 09-01-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Albert didn't use tap water on his beads. I'll bet ALL my cigars on that.

You are correct sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Done!!!! All your cigars are on the betting table....against all of my cigars in my aristocrat.

ALBERT tell him you used tap water, we'll split the cigars and get you prettier beads.

next round.
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That's just wrong...but I like it

dwoodward · 09-01-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The brown stuff amounts to free hydrocarbons, aromas and so forth that come off your cigars and wood. The hydrocarbons get in the pores of the beads and are trapped.
They'll get browner and browner. It's pretty cool how it works.

Wouldn't that mean the pores are being blocked?

bobarian · 09-01-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Wouldn't that mean the pores are being blocked?

Not if they are smaller than water vapor. Just means your beads are working and not as pretty any more. Although some would say that tan is a nice color!

09-01-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Done!!!! All your cigars are on the betting table....against all of my cigars in my aristocrat.

ALBERT tell him you used tap water, we'll split the cigars and get you prettier beads.

next round.
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08-21-2010, 08:04 PM	#1
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Beads Turned Brown??? I happened upon these in tupperware inside my cabinet and took them out today when I was organizing. What caused this and are they still ok? They have a cedar smell but nothing putrid. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-21-2010, 08:51 PM	#2
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Please don't take my word for it but my beads changed colors to yellow/brown from being under my drain area catching condensation from my vino. Regular water turned my beads to an unsightly shade of nastiness. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-21-2010, 10:01 PM	#3
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Mine have done the same thing. I think it is caused by the beads absorbing oils and such from the cedar and the cigars. I do not think it will harm them at all. Mine still work just fine.

08-21-2010, 10:15 PM	#4
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Totally normal. __________________

08-21-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Those are "Designer" beads, meant to accessorize any cigar humidor so you don't make a fashion faux-pas! __________________

09-01-2010, 05:41 PM	#8
itzfrank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? With gel, if you use tap water, the gel turns a shade of yellowish/brown. However, distilled keeps it clear. Maybe that's what happened here?

09-01-2010, 05:43 PM	#9
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Albert didn't use tap water on his beads. I'll bet ALL my cigars on that.

09-01-2010, 06:44 PM	#12
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? Hehe I don't have one...that is why I can make that bet. Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#14
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Beads Turned Brown??? The brown stuff amounts to free hydrocarbons, aromas and so forth that come off your cigars and wood. The hydrocarbons get in the pores of the beads and are trapped. They'll get browner and browner. It's pretty cool how it works. __________________