Using Shilala's Beads: Some Questions

rack04 · 10-15-2009, 01:24 PM

I disagree on the last point. The more surface area the better for the beads. Also, depending on how large your humidor is you may want to get smaller bead quantities and distribute throughout the humidor.

10-15-2009, 01:37 PM

This might help you figure out the amount you need my brother....

Calculating the cubic area of your humidor:

Measure the depth, width and height of you humi (example is 24” depth, 36” wide and 48” height)
Multiply the three; 24x36x48=41472 cubic inches
Divide 41472 by 1728 (number of cubic inches in a cubic foot) 41472/1728= 24 cubic feet
Divide the cubic feet by 5 (number of cubic feet per pound) 24/5 = 4.8
You would need 4.8 pounds of HCM beads for this humi.

Remember that these calculations and quantities are the minumum amount you should put in a given space for control of RH. You can however place more in your humidor than these amounts without the chance of harming your cigars or the humidor, the right RH will still be maintained. The additional beads will only increase the amount of stored moisture which will just extend the amount of time before any distilled water needs to be added. They will also help the humidor recover to the proper RH quicker after the lid or door is opened.

10-15-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Using Shilala's Beads: Some Questions I disagree on the last point. The more surface area the better for the beads. Also, depending on how large your humidor is you may want to get smaller bead quantities and distribute throughout the humidor. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

10-15-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Using Shilala's Beads: Some Questions This might help you figure out the amount you need my brother.... Calculating the cubic area of your humidor: Measure the depth, width and height of you humi (example is 24” depth, 36” wide and 48” height) Multiply the three; 24x36x48=41472 cubic inches Divide 41472 by 1728 (number of cubic inches in a cubic foot) 41472/1728= 24 cubic feet Divide the cubic feet by 5 (number of cubic feet per pound) 24/5 = 4.8 You would need 4.8 pounds of HCM beads for this humi. Remember that these calculations and quantities are the minumum amount you should put in a given space for control of RH. You can however place more in your humidor than these amounts without the chance of harming your cigars or the humidor, the right RH will still be maintained. The additional beads will only increase the amount of stored moisture which will just extend the amount of time before any distilled water needs to be added. They will also help the humidor recover to the proper RH quicker after the lid or door is opened.