Heartfelt Beads

[bobarian]

Sometimes the beads will crack, but this does not affect their ability to retain or absorb moisture. Keep at least 60% of your beads clear(moist). You can check the seal on your humidor a few ways. If its a solid top you can place a flashlight inside and look for light leaks around the edges. For glass tops take a crisp dollar bill and close the lid with the bill on the edge, if it pulls out easily that is your leak. You can also open the lid a few inches and drop, it should kind of whoosh closed and not slam. Painters tape on the edge will help seal the leaks.

My humidor has a good seal. I know the process of charging the beads. I just don't like the bottom and shelves of my humidor covered with small pieces, not dust, of beads that fall out of the tubes.

[Altra]

Originally Posted by certexas

My humidor has a good seal. I know the process of charging the beads. I just don't like the bottom and shelves of my humidor covered with small pieces, not dust, of beads that fall out of the tubes.

I never liked the tubes for this reason. Order some of the socks/bags and I think you will be much happier.

Shawn

Originally Posted by Altra

I never liked the tubes for this reason. Order some of the socks/bags and I think you will be much happier.

Shawn

I agree. But if ordering them is not in your plan you can get some pantyhose from the store for less then a dollar. You can also get aquarium bags at your local pet store for a dollar maybe less. Both of those work good too.

[dadof3illinois]

I've kept the beads in pantyhose for years. They work great and make it easy to recharge the beads.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by certexas

My humidor has a good seal. I know the process of charging the beads. I just don't like the bottom and shelves of my humidor covered with small pieces, not dust, of beads that fall out of the tubes.

Assuming your humidor does have a good seal. Is there a chance you are short on enough beads or you didn't get it seasoned properly....

Put your beads in a locked tight Tupperware with your hygrometer and see how long they hold a charge.....

If you don't like bead dust, get socks or put your tubes in little trays....