Shilala Beads

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindflux

First you wave your magic wand and shout out "Expelliramus" and do two 360 degrees spins and curtsy toward your humidor.

Then the magic clay just does it's job at your desired RH.

Ah yes, the Potter method. Thanks for the heads up!

EDIT: I found the part of the site that explains how to change RH

06-23-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Ah yes, the Potter method. Thanks for the heads up!

Well they are magic after all.

06-23-2010, 02:48 PM

To the folks using these: Did you have heartfelt beads before and find this to be better or was this your first go around with beads? I'm using the HF beads in my vinotemp and a a cooler and they work fine, but I find the claims of total RH stability from these intriguing. Might have to give some a try.

longknocker · 06-23-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

To the folks using these: Did you have heartfelt beads before and find this to be better or was this your first go around with beads? I'm using the HF beads in my vinotemp and a a cooler and they work fine, but I find the claims of total RH stability from these intriguing. Might have to give some a try.

I've Only Used Scott Shilala's Beads & They Work Great In My Crazy Climate of 100* Temps & 100% RH.

I Have Them In 3 Coolidors & 4 Humidors.

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

To the folks using these: Did you have heartfelt beads before and find this to be better or was this your first go around with beads? I'm using the HF beads in my vinotemp and a a cooler and they work fine, but I find the claims of total RH stability from these intriguing. Might have to give some a try.

On the flip side of this, I have a set of 65 % heartfelt beads that are having incredible trouble keeping the RH in my cooler below 70%. Is there something I should do with what I have or is my only recourse to buy these new beads?

06-23-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

On the flip side of this, I have a set of 65 % heartfelt beads that are having incredible trouble keeping the RH in my cooler below 70%. Is there something I should do with what I have or is my only recourse to buy these new beads?

You could try drying out the beads a bit.

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindflux

You could try drying out the beads a bit.

Is the best method to put them in the fridge for awhile?

06-23-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Is the best method to put them in the fridge for awhile?

Probably not a bad way to go. Whatever's gonna remove moisture from them.

Your beads should be about 70% clear, if they are any wetter that could be part of your humidity problem.

T.G · 06-23-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

On the flip side of this, I have a set of 65 % heartfelt beads that are having incredible trouble keeping the RH in my cooler below 70%. Is there something I should do with what I have or is my only recourse to buy these new beads?

Are you sure they are 65%RH beads? Did they ever hold at 65%?

Test them in a container with a hygrometer. Accidents happen, maybe you were shipped the wrong ones.

Another possibility is that something in there is very wet, could be some cigars (some vendors and retailers tend to ship stuff wet), or it could even be the wood of a box that is too moist, and since coolers don't breathe much, it's going to stay that way until you get what ever it is a bit dryer. If the ambient humidity where you live is lower than 65%, then you can just leave the lid open for a few hours or even a day or so, all depends how wet the problem causer is and how dry the weather is where you live and/or you can also try drying out all of the HF beads with a hair drier, then put them in the cooler - at which point, they will work like a desiccant and pull moisture from the air until they either become saturated or the air drops to 65%.

SaltyMcGee · 06-23-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Are you sure they are 65%RH beads? Did they ever hold at 65%?

Test them in a container with a hygrometer. Accidents happen, maybe you were shipped the wrong ones.

Another possibility is that something in there is very wet, could be some cigars (some vendors and retailers tend to ship stuff wet), or it could even be the wood of a box that is too moist, and since coolers don't breath much, it's going to stay that way until you get what ever it is a bit dryer. If the ambient humidity where you live is lower than 65%, then you can just leave the lid open for a few hours or even a day or so, all depends how wet the problem causer is and how dry the weather is where you live. You can also try drying out all of the HF beads with a hair drier, then put them in the cooler - at which point, they will work like a dessicant and pull moisture from the air until they either become saturated or the air drops to 65%.

Yes they are definitely 65%. The hair dryer idea is a great one!

chippewastud79 · 06-23-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Yes they are definitely 65%. The hair dryer idea is a great one!

Make sure they are contained somehow, like putting them in some nylons. Unless ofcourse you just really like picking up small beads or really want to vacuum. Ofcourse if they are in tubes or closed containers, the suggestion is moot.

G G · 06-24-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

To the folks using these: Did you have heartfelt beads before and find this to be better or was this your first go around with beads? I'm using the HF beads in my vinotemp and a a cooler and they work fine, but I find the claims of total RH stability from these intriguing. Might have to give some a try.

I had a tube of hearfelt beads in a desktop humi for over a year, and was contuinually having to recharge them with distilled water. I bought 1.5 lbs of the HCM beads from Scott for my vino when I bought it almost 2 years ago, and have only had to put a dish of distilled water in there maybe 2 times and it has now been at least a year since i had to do it and the humidity doesn't fluctuate. I also have two travel humis and bought what I thought was going to be one two ounce tube of HCM beads to go in my 36 count, and Scott sent a 2 ounce and a 1 ounce for the price of the 2 ounce. I now have to 1 ounce in my 15 count. I know that the comparison between a desktop and vino isn't apples to apples, but for my money as long as the HCM beads are available I will spend my money on them.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I certainly do not want or need an argument, but Scott Shilala is a stand up guy. When I was trying to figure out what to put in the vino for humidification I called him on the phone and he talked to me for an hour explaining how they worked and why they were better than anything else that is available. So even if Scott has an "interest" in the beads I will still buy them.

06-23-2010, 02:48 PM	#3
Jack1000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala Beads To the folks using these: Did you have heartfelt beads before and find this to be better or was this your first go around with beads? I'm using the HF beads in my vinotemp and a a cooler and they work fine, but I find the claims of total RH stability from these intriguing. Might have to give some a try.