RH bead question

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by drunkentester

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?


No.....they will fluctuate depending on your individual conditions, so you will need to add distilled water to them from time to time. Best way is to spritz it on using a spritzer bottle so as to not crack the beads.
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.

The beads will absorb moisture over 65%, they both release and absorb, depending on the current humidity in your humidor.

Thanks for any help.

--Dennis

Added a bit more detail.