What type of humidifier do you use? - Page 2

Blak Smyth · 10-31-2011, 06:49 AM

Shilala Beads!

CigarSquid · 10-31-2011, 09:00 AM

I vote other. In my desktop I have Jars, in the cooler, I have HF 65% beads.

Loving both.

ktblunden · 10-31-2011, 09:58 AM

I use silica crystal kitty litter in my cooler. Works great for a fraction of the price of beads.

10-31-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm running a Hydra with 3 fans and some Heartfelt beads in my vinotemp, and some Heartfelt beads in my desktop...and some 60% beads in the little desktop that I use for pipe tobacco.

icehog3 · 10-31-2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Staebell Set & Forget from Bob

This.

JohnnyFlake · 10-31-2011, 11:33 AM

I have an Aristocrat M60 Plus with a "Set & Forget System" I feed it distilled water once a month. It's set for a constant 65% RH.

pektel · 10-31-2011, 11:53 AM

HCM (shilala) Beads.

10-31-2011, 12:04 PM

shilala beads now, but plan to change to heartfelt soon.

falconman515 · 10-31-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktblunden

I use silica crystal kitty litter in my cooler. Works great for a fraction of the price of beads.

This is the ticket!!!

Kitty Litter is the only way to go to cut the cost of humidification and spend the money on the things that matter..... Like new sticks to fill humidor!

WittyUserName · 10-31-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickerb

shilala beads now, but plan to change to heartfelt soon.

Why the switch?

10-31-2011, 02:49 PM

2 of my humidors leak, so i need to re-charge my shilala beads fairly often. recharing the shilala beads take more time than recharing heartfelt because i can just spray some water on them. i have tried to rectify the leaks with foam seals and painters tape, so far nothing has helped. i have to recharge my current beads every week or 2.

one of the advantages on the shilala beads in very consistant rH, but I have not gotten that with my humidors (because of the leaks). so because of that im not even sure any beads will work.

and im not able to buy better humidors at this point.

CigarNut · 10-31-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickerb

2 of my humidors leak, so i need to re-charge my shilala beads fairly often. recharing the shilala beads take more time than recharing heartfelt because i can just spray some water on them. i have tried to rectify the leaks with foam seals and painters tape, so far nothing has helped. i have to recharge my current beads every week or 2.

one of the advantages on the shilala beads in very consistant rH, but I have not gotten that with my humidors (because of the leaks). so because of that im not even sure any beads will work.

and im not able to buy better humidors at this point.

Would you like your money back on the HCM beads? If so, just return them to me and I will issue a refund through Pay!Pal.

10-31-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Would you like your money back on the HCM beads? If so, just return them to me and I will issue a refund through Pay!Pal.

No need, the beads i got from you are fine, they just dont work with my application. Im satisfied with our transaction. Please don't think I am complaining, I'm not.

MurphysLaw · 10-31-2011, 03:07 PM

I use 65% HF beads in my desktop and edgestar, no complaints at all

yourchoice · 10-31-2011, 03:34 PM

In my end table unit I use a combination of 65% HCM beads and a Cigar Oasis to auto recharge them. In my desktop I use 65% HCM beads.

Both work well for me.

10-31-2011, 03:44 PM

I've been using mostly boveda packs since the beginning of the year. In the last month or so I have switched to kitty litter and DW. But.. a couple of days ago I opened a box of portages salmons and saw... MOLD! It had just started but it was there. So... I tossed that KL into the trash and I am back on Boveda packs.

BigJPinDC · 10-31-2011, 04:46 PM

KL in the vinodoor, footlocker humidor and cooler. All stay right at 63%.

The Poet · 10-31-2011, 04:56 PM

Kitty litter? Hey, if I want my sticks to taste like ammonia, I'll buy CCs.

Oh, you mean FRESH kitty litter. Nevermind.

jonnysmokes · 11-02-2011, 09:21 AM

I use the oasis XL in my cabinet... it seems to work well. Now that the winter months are amongst us, we will see how well it holds up and may reevaluate if need be.

Silound · 11-02-2011, 03:09 PM

Personally, in my cooler I use all of the above

I have two large jars and pucks that use PG, and I have two dry bags of 65% beads that I use to help prevent spikes in humidity.

Overall, the only thing I'd change is that I'd switch to an active humidifier at some point when I get a new cabinet.

View Poll Results: What kind of humidifiction device do you use?
Beads (Shilala, Heartfelt)	57	62.64%
Included humidifier (Puck with PG solution)	1	1.10%
Humi Jars (Xikar and the like)	8	8.79%
Other	25	27.47%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

10-31-2011, 06:49 AM	#21
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? Shilala Beads! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-31-2011, 09:00 AM	#22
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I vote other. In my desktop I have Jars, in the cooler, I have HF 65% beads. Loving both.

10-31-2011, 09:58 AM	#23
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I use silica crystal kitty litter in my cooler. Works great for a fraction of the price of beads.

10-31-2011, 10:48 AM	#24
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I'm running a Hydra with 3 fans and some Heartfelt beads in my vinotemp, and some Heartfelt beads in my desktop...and some 60% beads in the little desktop that I use for pipe tobacco.

10-31-2011, 11:33 AM	#26
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I have an Aristocrat M60 Plus with a "Set & Forget System" I feed it distilled water once a month. It's set for a constant 65% RH. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

10-31-2011, 11:53 AM	#27
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? HCM (shilala) Beads. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-31-2011, 12:04 PM	#28
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? shilala beads now, but plan to change to heartfelt soon.

10-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#31
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? 2 of my humidors leak, so i need to re-charge my shilala beads fairly often. recharing the shilala beads take more time than recharing heartfelt because i can just spray some water on them. i have tried to rectify the leaks with foam seals and painters tape, so far nothing has helped. i have to recharge my current beads every week or 2. one of the advantages on the shilala beads in very consistant rH, but I have not gotten that with my humidors (because of the leaks). so because of that im not even sure any beads will work. and im not able to buy better humidors at this point.

10-31-2011, 03:07 PM	#34
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I use 65% HF beads in my desktop and edgestar, no complaints at all __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-31-2011, 03:34 PM	#35
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? In my end table unit I use a combination of 65% HCM beads and a Cigar Oasis to auto recharge them. In my desktop I use 65% HCM beads. Both work well for me.

10-31-2011, 03:44 PM	#36
jakesmokes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I've been using mostly boveda packs since the beginning of the year. In the last month or so I have switched to kitty litter and DW. But.. a couple of days ago I opened a box of portages salmons and saw... MOLD! It had just started but it was there. So... I tossed that KL into the trash and I am back on Boveda packs.

10-31-2011, 04:46 PM	#37
BigJPinDC Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: JP Location: Nothern Virginia Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? KL in the vinodoor, footlocker humidor and cooler. All stay right at 63%.

10-31-2011, 04:56 PM	#38
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? Kitty litter? Hey, if I want my sticks to taste like ammonia, I'll buy CCs. Oh, you mean FRESH kitty litter. Nevermind. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-02-2011, 09:21 AM	#39
jonnysmokes Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jonny Location: Michigan Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? I use the oasis XL in my cabinet... it seems to work well. Now that the winter months are amongst us, we will see how well it holds up and may reevaluate if need be. __________________ Put your chin up, pull your hat down, and be a cowboy.

11-02-2011, 03:09 PM	#40
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: What type of humidifier do you use? Personally, in my cooler I use all of the above I have two large jars and pucks that use PG, and I have two dry bags of 65% beads that I use to help prevent spikes in humidity. Overall, the only thing I'd change is that I'd switch to an active humidifier at some point when I get a new cabinet. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!