Beads/ Humidor Dilemma

09-27-2009, 11:23 PM

Hey boss:

Let's get numerical.

1. Welcome to the forums. Don't forget to post an intro thread.

2. Consider paragraphs.

3. You've a common issue. Either your humidor is crap (potentially has bad seals) or your beads are at fault.

4. An easy test would be to put your beads + hydrometer in a bag and see if the reading matches what the beads are supposed to put out.

5. If it's the beads at fault (I'd bet a stick or two on this) consider Heartfeltindustries.com for beads or PM Shilala directly as he also makes humidity beads.

Hope that helps.

09-27-2009, 11:28 PM

Intro is in the new inmate processing area. Did it I think Last wednesday. Under "Representing Miami" I think. Check it out. And thanks for the info.

DPD6030 · 09-27-2009, 11:45 PM

-If it is one of those metal analog ones it usually is crap. Buy a decent digital adjustable hygrometer.

-No idea on the beads, I used heartfelt beads and switched to Shilala beads

-Don't rush things seasoning a humidor. The wood will soak up the humidity until it can hold no more. Not sure how long it takes but with my beads I'm at a near constant 63-65%

-My guess would be the hygrometer is not accurate. I salt test mine for 24-48 hours.

09-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beads/ Humidor Dilemma Hey boss: Let's get numerical. 1. Welcome to the forums. Don't forget to post an intro thread. 2. Consider paragraphs. 3. You've a common issue. Either your humidor is crap (potentially has bad seals) or your beads are at fault. 4. An easy test would be to put your beads + hydrometer in a bag and see if the reading matches what the beads are supposed to put out. 5. If it's the beads at fault (I'd bet a stick or two on this) consider Heartfeltindustries.com for beads or PM Shilala directly as he also makes humidity beads. Hope that helps.

09-27-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
Ic3man08 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beads/ Humidor Dilemma Intro is in the new inmate processing area. Did it I think Last wednesday. Under "Representing Miami" I think. Check it out. And thanks for the info.

09-27-2009, 11:45 PM	#3
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Beads/ Humidor Dilemma -If it is one of those metal analog ones it usually is crap. Buy a decent digital adjustable hygrometer. -No idea on the beads, I used heartfelt beads and switched to Shilala beads -Don't rush things seasoning a humidor. The wood will soak up the humidity until it can hold no more. Not sure how long it takes but with my beads I'm at a near constant 63-65% -My guess would be the hygrometer is not accurate. I salt test mine for 24-48 hours.