youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra - Page 2

joeobx · 11-14-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What he said

11-15-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

shilala beads worked better for me. You wanna talk lazy??? Toss shilala beads in and walk away, no misting, no worries... set them down and forget.

lol. Fixed.

md4958 · 11-15-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by itzfrank

lol. Fixed.

no, it was right the first time... you know set and forget... like the Ronco Rotisserie Oven!

AD720 · 11-14-2010, 06:52 PM

You won't need fans unless you are going a long while without opening the humi.

I have an Oasis and beads in my cabinet but it's a big one, about 6 foot tall. The Oasis is a pain in the ass to be honest, I have to refill it all the time. I've had it unplugged for like 6 months but I'll probably get it going again for the winter.

I'd say just go for beads. If for some reason they don't cut it then go with active. But I think just beads will be fine.

It is easy, by the way. They are just cigars. Don't over think it.

Devanmc · 11-14-2010, 07:17 PM

Now you guys say spread ou,. Would an 8oz bag in the bottom and another in the top tray be enough?

joeobx · 11-14-2010, 07:20 PM

Just whatever you do DON"T SPILL THEM......talk about a pain in the ass

Devanmc · 11-14-2010, 07:22 PM

Oh also*warning very opinion based question come* what would be a good mid-longterm storage humidity to order the beads set at?

md4958 · 11-14-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

Oh also*warning very opinion based question come* what would be a good mid-longterm storage humidity to order the beads set at?

what do you like to smoke your cigars at? Buy that RH%

joeobx · 11-14-2010, 07:24 PM

I got 65 % ....just me

Devanmc · 11-14-2010, 07:27 PM

I've personally had about 4-5 more months smoking cigars then I've been on this forum, so maybe 8-9 months smoking to be honest. I really don't have enough experiance to know.

AD720 · 11-14-2010, 07:39 PM

65% is the most popular.

Bill86 · 11-14-2010, 07:45 PM

I buy 65% RH beads. In my experiences they are remotely close, not exact. So 65% RH beads = 62-65, 70's would be like 67-70.....etc. So My 65's hold usually 62-64, I wouldn't drop to 60's because they would probably hold 57-58 RH.

VMMV This is just my experience.

Also for that foot locker I'd definitely get a full pound of beads, I have a 8oz tube in my el diablo and it doesn't hold RH worth a crap. 65 RH tube I get 59-61 RH in it. Get a full pound, divide them in half.

dwoodward · 11-15-2010, 12:44 AM

I know ill get flamed for this, but personally my shilala beads don't work at all in both of my humidors. Say what you want people, the humidors are not leaking. I have even taken my large bag out at placed it in a ziplock bag with a sponge and kept the sponge wet for 3 days, the humidity got up to 76% in the bag. I took the beads out and put them in a 2nd bag for 24 hours and the beads were back down to 58%. My beads are defective or something and simply will not recharge.

Not that it matters, I am looking at a edgestar for xmas and will probably switch to an oasis for that.

Just my 2 cents. And btw, if your beads don't work, expect to get flamed on the forums for it.

md4958 · 11-15-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

My beads are defective or something and simply will not recharge.

have you contacted Scott or the new owner (Im sorry I forgot who sells them now!) about whats going on, or perhaps exchanging them?

icehog3 · 11-15-2010, 12:55 AM

You aren't getting "flamed", Derrick, it's just that 99% of people here have had a different experience with the Shilala beads than you have, so when you rip on the beads, they feel ok with posting their positive experiences. It would be like the eBay seller with the 99.9% positive rating, but the one buyer says he's a "crook". I think all the regular readers here are aware of your negative feelings towards the beads....they can disagree with you without being "flamers".

Devanmc · 11-15-2010, 05:46 AM

I'm going to start out with a pound, probly up it 2 once I'm home. Michigans cold dry winter is going to make it hard to keep rh, so ill over do things. Just to make sure

MajorCaptSilly · 11-15-2010, 06:46 AM

I'm probably in the minority, but I use Boveda packs in the winter to enhance the Heartfelt & Shilala beads I already have. It gets really dry here in Indiana just like Michigan and the extra help for 3-4 months really helps keep the humidity constant. I use the Boveda packs in all my humidors except the Vino.

MCS

Devanmc · 11-15-2010, 08:48 AM

Any other advise for a humidor that size? I'm probly forgetting something since its my first

bishjd123 · 11-16-2010, 11:45 AM

I've got the 65% Heartfelt beads. They've been spot on and maintenance free in my unplugged Edgestar and my 120qt cooler since January.

11-14-2010, 06:52 PM	#4
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra You won't need fans unless you are going a long while without opening the humi. I have an Oasis and beads in my cabinet but it's a big one, about 6 foot tall. The Oasis is a pain in the ass to be honest, I have to refill it all the time. I've had it unplugged for like 6 months but I'll probably get it going again for the winter. I'd say just go for beads. If for some reason they don't cut it then go with active. But I think just beads will be fine. It is easy, by the way. They are just cigars. Don't over think it. __________________

11-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#5
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra Now you guys say spread ou,. Would an 8oz bag in the bottom and another in the top tray be enough? __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-14-2010, 07:20 PM	#6
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra Just whatever you do DON"T SPILL THEM......talk about a pain in the ass __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

11-14-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra Oh alsowarning very opinion based question come what would be a good mid-longterm storage humidity to order the beads set at? __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#9
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I got 65 % ....just me __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

11-14-2010, 07:27 PM	#10
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I've personally had about 4-5 more months smoking cigars then I've been on this forum, so maybe 8-9 months smoking to be honest. I really don't have enough experiance to know. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-14-2010, 07:39 PM	#11
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra 65% is the most popular. __________________

11-14-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I buy 65% RH beads. In my experiences they are remotely close, not exact. So 65% RH beads = 62-65, 70's would be like 67-70.....etc. So My 65's hold usually 62-64, I wouldn't drop to 60's because they would probably hold 57-58 RH. VMMV This is just my experience. Also for that foot locker I'd definitely get a full pound of beads, I have a 8oz tube in my el diablo and it doesn't hold RH worth a crap. 65 RH tube I get 59-61 RH in it. Get a full pound, divide them in half.

11-15-2010, 12:44 AM	#13
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I know ill get flamed for this, but personally my shilala beads don't work at all in both of my humidors. Say what you want people, the humidors are not leaking. I have even taken my large bag out at placed it in a ziplock bag with a sponge and kept the sponge wet for 3 days, the humidity got up to 76% in the bag. I took the beads out and put them in a 2nd bag for 24 hours and the beads were back down to 58%. My beads are defective or something and simply will not recharge. Not that it matters, I am looking at a edgestar for xmas and will probably switch to an oasis for that. Just my 2 cents. And btw, if your beads don't work, expect to get flamed on the forums for it.

11-15-2010, 12:55 AM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,972 Trading: (60)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra You aren't getting "flamed", Derrick, it's just that 99% of people here have had a different experience with the Shilala beads than you have, so when you rip on the beads, they feel ok with posting their positive experiences. It would be like the eBay seller with the 99.9% positive rating, but the one buyer says he's a "crook". I think all the regular readers here are aware of your negative feelings towards the beads....they can disagree with you without being "flamers". __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2010, 05:46 AM	#16
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I'm going to start out with a pound, probly up it 2 once I'm home. Michigans cold dry winter is going to make it hard to keep rh, so ill over do things. Just to make sure __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-15-2010, 06:46 AM	#17
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I'm probably in the minority, but I use Boveda packs in the winter to enhance the Heartfelt & Shilala beads I already have. It gets really dry here in Indiana just like Michigan and the extra help for 3-4 months really helps keep the humidity constant. I use the Boveda packs in all my humidors except the Vino. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

11-15-2010, 08:48 AM	#18
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra Any other advise for a humidor that size? I'm probly forgetting something since its my first __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-16-2010, 11:45 AM	#19
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: youve seen it before: Oasis vs. Hydra I've got the 65% Heartfelt beads. They've been spot on and maintenance free in my unplugged Edgestar and my 120qt cooler since January.