|
![]() |
#1 |
Just in from the Storm
|
![]()
Hey I'm hoping some one can help me. I had my beads in cheese cloth bags. I opened my humidor to see blackish green spots on the bags. I took them put immediately. I emptied the bags into bowls. And saw a good many of the beads had the spots on them too.... can I save them? Should I be worried about my cigars? Can I do anything to protect them? Any advice is appreciated.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Feeling at Home
|
![]()
I'm not an expert, but I'd say it's time to get new beads. Perhaps you kept them too moist. I did that since I didn't want to keep rehumidifying them as often and that happened to me too. I wouldn't worry about the cigars in your humidor. I do know what not to do. Don't try cleaning the beads with rubbing alcohol and reusing them. That will change the humidifying %. You might be able to do that and recalibrate them in salt or something, but I'd just buy some new beads.
__________________
". . . but it's good, I guess, that you have the entire asylum to query, but you'll never get a straight answer out of any of us." - OLS |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Admiral Douchebag
![]() |
![]()
I agree with Steve, I'd pitch those. Sounds like mold.
__________________
Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
YNWA
![]() |
![]()
My thoughts exactly.
__________________
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Dear Lord, Thank You.
![]() |
![]()
The active (humidity control) ingredient in many of the bead products is specifically in there to inhibit mold growth.
If they've gone moldy, there's a reason. With the greatest of respect, Joel, it's pretty much got to be user error. I only mention it so you can figure out what you're doing and do it differently so they last longer and you get your money's worth. You should never run water over the beads. That'll wash away the mold inhibiting substances. You should never over-water the beads. 80% humidity will allow mold growth. You should place the beads in open air, rather than a box or something. There are a lot of do's and don'ts. If you outline exactly how you manage and care for your beads, the guys will easily help you figure out where things are going south. All the humidity control products are simple to use, but they all have a "don't deviate from the instructions" factor to them. That stuff is there for good reason. Let's get you ironed out, brother!!! ![]()
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Just in from the Storm
|
![]()
I would assume not distilled!!!
__________________
Nothing with Blue Flecks is going near my cigars! ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Just in from the Storm
|
![]()
I have used destilled.... but I was dunking them in the cheese cloth sack and shaking it out.
![]() Also i am doing an expirment with a spare and empty tupador and the old beads. Cooked them at 350 for an hour to kill the mold and put them in there to see in a similar set up but not as wet to see if it regrows. I am interested to see if they can be salvaged... if they can't no biggie more are already on the way. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Article 4 Free Inhabitant
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
First Name: The Other Adam
Location: Satellite Beach
Posts: 14,787
Trading: (40)
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
For the record I would listen to Scott when it comes to beads, he tends to have to inside knowledge on them. Heh
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Have My Own Room
![]() |
![]()
I have used the heartfelt beads for years, but have switched over to the HCM beads as they just work better for me. I see where everyone says not to wet the beads directly, but if you check Heartfelt's FAQs, that actually say you can pour distilled water directly on them.
They also suggest putting in a bowl of water next to the beads until they max out, but the preferred method is to use a spray bottle filled with distilled water. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Dear Lord, Thank You.
![]() |
![]()
Joel, you figured out what you're doing wrong and why.
I'd probably chuck the old beads as soon as the new arrive, but that's just me. There are a few sensible reasons, but I don't think they're scary enough to mention. I still think I'd just err on the side of caution, you have a big investment in your smokes!!! ![]() Good Luck, brother!!! ![]()
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Article 4 Free Inhabitant
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
First Name: The Other Adam
Location: Satellite Beach
Posts: 14,787
Trading: (40)
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Feeling at Home
|
![]()
I sprayed distilled water on mine, but over wet them and shook the excess off. That's a no-no too. It changes the humidifying % and lead to those same black spot mold.
__________________
". . . but it's good, I guess, that you have the entire asylum to query, but you'll never get a straight answer out of any of us." - OLS |
![]() |
![]() |