RH bead question

drunkentester · 09-15-2009, 10:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I have a noobie question regarding heartfelt RH beads. I've bought about 1 and 1/2 pounds worth of 65% beads for my 100 qt coolerdor. Based on the RH bead calculator, I only really need over a full pound of the beads for the cubic space I have.

My question is this: Do the 65% RH beads come and stay at the RH level of 65% if I don't add any water to it whatsoever, or will it continue absorbing moisture below the 65% RH point? I ask this because I notice that when the beads arrive, not all the beads are 100% milky white, some are already clear. So will the beads continue getting drier if left unmoisturized, or is it somehow set to get only as low as 65% RH?

Bottom line is: Are 65% RH beads perfectly 65% in it's natural state without any water added?

Since I read that you can have more Rh beads that you need, I was planning on adding water to the 1 lb of beads, but aslo throw in the other 1/2 pound in two little mesh baggies at its shipped neutral state without adding water to the 1/2 pound bags. Will this method work out?

I just worry about over-humidifying the cooler since it doesn't absorb any moisture.

Thanks for any help.

--Dennis

09-15-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
drunkentester Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dennis Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	RH bead question Hi everyone, I have a noobie question regarding heartfelt RH beads. I've bought about 1 and 1/2 pounds worth of 65% beads for my 100 qt coolerdor. Based on the RH bead calculator, I only really need over a full pound of the beads for the cubic space I have. My question is this: Do the 65% RH beads come and stay at the RH level of 65% if I don't add any water to it whatsoever, or will it continue absorbing moisture below the 65% RH point? I ask this because I notice that when the beads arrive, not all the beads are 100% milky white, some are already clear. So will the beads continue getting drier if left unmoisturized, or is it somehow set to get only as low as 65% RH? Bottom line is: Are 65% RH beads perfectly 65% in it's natural state without any water added? Since I read that you can have more Rh beads that you need, I was planning on adding water to the 1 lb of beads, but aslo throw in the other 1/2 pound in two little mesh baggies at its shipped neutral state without adding water to the 1/2 pound bags. Will this method work out? I just worry about over-humidifying the cooler since it doesn't absorb any moisture. Thanks for any help. --Dennis