Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions

09-14-2009, 01:47 PM

The directions stated to apply one fluid ounce of distilled water per 1 pound of beads. I think I screwed up and added more like 3-4. Did I screw up?

My thinking is I'm not overly concerned as my humidors are fairly new and despite seasoning, I reckon the wood will absorb more moisture. Correct?

Lastly, David at Heartfelt is a hell of a guy. Fast ship and great communication throughout the order despite my n00b status

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09-14-2009, 02:00 PM

Just go to his Set-up page and your questions should be answered my friend.

kenstogie · 09-14-2009, 02:09 PM

Like larry said but I think a hair dryer will air/dry them out. You want some to be white and some to clear. like 30/70 mix.
Clear=Water (let out H20)
White=dry as a bone (absorb extra H2O)

09-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Just like Ken said!

"The optimal is to have about 60% to 70% of the beads clear. Don't try to get them all clear because if you do they cannot absorb any sudden rise in humidity in your humidor."

09-14-2009, 11:00 PM

Thanks guys

theonlybear4CORT · 09-15-2009, 12:41 AM

I'm sure we have all done that @ one point.

Titan410 · 09-15-2009, 12:10 PM

Another tip you might not have heard, I don't pour water in mine. I use a small mist bottle and it works great.

09-15-2009, 12:14 PM

Will be doing the mist technique next time. Thanks

Just to update the thread, I ordered 70% beads and surprise surprise, both humidors are at EXACTLY 70% according to my two independent hydrometers. How's that for a slice of fried gold?

bigheadmark · 09-22-2009, 06:00 AM

I have never heard of these beads...are they any good? whats the difference between these and other humidification devices

elderboy02 · 09-22-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

I have never heard of these beads...are they any good? whats the difference between these and other humidification devices

Humidity beads are the best in my opinion. Other humidity devices only release humidity uncontrolled. Beads lower and raise humidity to your desired preference.

Titan410 · 09-22-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

I have never heard of these beads...are they any good? whats the difference between these and other humidification devices

They're best thing since sliced bread. Try them, you wont be sorry.

bigheadmark · 09-22-2009, 01:39 PM

thx...titan, I sent u a PM

09-22-2009, 01:58 PM

I have nothing to add to this thread except...

Bigheadmark, your avatar ROCKS!!! Now mark it zero!!!!

Barteur · 09-22-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan410

Another tip you might not have heard, I don't pour water in mine. I use a small mist bottle and it works great.

Old Sailor · 09-22-2009, 05:16 PM

Just FYI......don't drop them!!

alley00p · 09-22-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sailor

Just FYI......don't drop them!!

.. are they explosive or sumphin?

Old Sailor · 09-22-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alley00p

.. are they explosive or sumphin?

beads everywhere!!!

alley00p · 09-22-2009, 05:28 PM

BTW, Brad, I have 1-1/2 lbs of 65% beads from Shilala in my vino and it sits at a rock solid 65%.

alley00p · 09-22-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sailor

beads everywhere!!!

Ahh, I had bought a humi once and they threw in 1/2 lb of heartfelt beads in a sealed plastic bag. I decided to transfer about half into a nylon bag. I know what you mean!!

bigheadmark · 09-22-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by coastietech

I have nothing to add to this thread except...

Bigheadmark, your avatar ROCKS!!! Now mark it zero!!!!

thanks bro!! that is one of my favorite movies.."Donnie STFU!"

09-14-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions The directions stated to apply one fluid ounce of distilled water per 1 pound of beads. I think I screwed up and added more like 3-4. Did I screw up? My thinking is I'm not overly concerned as my humidors are fairly new and despite seasoning, I reckon the wood will absorb more moisture. Correct? Lastly, David at Heartfelt is a hell of a guy. Fast ship and great communication throughout the order despite my n00b status .

09-14-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Just go to his Set-up page and your questions should be answered my friend.

09-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#3
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Like larry said but I think a hair dryer will air/dry them out. You want some to be white and some to clear. like 30/70 mix. Clear=Water (let out H20) White=dry as a bone (absorb extra H2O) __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Just like Ken said! "The optimal is to have about 60% to 70% of the beads clear. Don't try to get them all clear because if you do they cannot absorb any sudden rise in humidity in your humidor."

09-14-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Thanks guys

09-15-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions I'm sure we have all done that @ one point.

09-15-2009, 12:10 PM	#7
Titan410 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 353 Trading: (26)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Another tip you might not have heard, I don't pour water in mine. I use a small mist bottle and it works great. __________________ I spend most of my money on guns, ammo, and cigars. The rest I waste.

09-15-2009, 12:14 PM	#8
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Will be doing the mist technique next time. Thanks Just to update the thread, I ordered 70% beads and surprise surprise, both humidors are at EXACTLY 70% according to my two independent hydrometers. How's that for a slice of fried gold?

09-22-2009, 06:00 AM	#9
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions I have never heard of these beads...are they any good? whats the difference between these and other humidification devices

09-22-2009, 01:39 PM	#12
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions thx...titan, I sent u a PM

09-22-2009, 01:58 PM	#13
coastietech Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions I have nothing to add to this thread except... Bigheadmark, your avatar ROCKS!!! Now mark it zero!!!!

09-22-2009, 05:16 PM	#15
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,213 Trading: (22)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions Just FYI......don't drop them!! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

09-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#18
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Heartfelt Beads Have Arrived, Few Questions BTW, Brad, I have 1-1/2 lbs of 65% beads from Shilala in my vino and it sits at a rock solid 65%. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!