Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt

76GTFan · 07-11-2010, 11:03 PM

Might be a dumb question, but is there really any difference in performance? I have used the same Heartfelt beads for a few years now. Are Shilala beads more stable. I do sometimes having trouble in the warm seasons keeping my humi down at 65%. Any opinions would be appreciated. I just notice everyone talking about Shilala now, instead of Heartfelt.

colinb913 · 07-11-2010, 11:55 PM

this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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pnoon · 07-11-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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That's absurd. Why would you say that?

icehog3 · 07-12-2010, 12:40 AM

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this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure
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I have used both, and I have had perfect results with both. Have you?

07-12-2010, 01:49 AM

I'm use both. I prefer the Shilala beads as far as maintenance goes but I think that Heartfelt beads are more versatile, especially for the money. If I could afford it then I would stick to Shilala beads and use the Heartfelt beads only to catch condensation off of the fan in each of my vinos.

kelmac07 · 07-12-2010, 02:07 AM

I have used both and prefer the low maintenance of Shilalas beads. Have been rocking my two vinos and three desktops at 64%-65% without me doing anything. It is a matter of personal preference. But I recommend to my friends to use Shilalas beads all the time. For the humidity we have in Virginia...they work like a champ.

Ogre · 07-12-2010, 06:08 AM

I have never used Heartfelt, but my Shilalas beads have worked perfect. From what I have read, its a personal choice.

chenvt · 07-12-2010, 06:54 AM

Maybe it's just me, but between the two I find the shilala beads to work faster

waffle · 07-12-2010, 07:12 AM

I'm with everyone else, I like the fact that Shilala beads are very low maintenance (i.e. no water added), however, if you need a Lot, Heartfelt is the more economical of the two choices and they only require a couple of squirts from a spray bottle to reload them. Like everyone has said, it all boils down to personal preference. They are both very good products with strengths and weaknesses.

md4958 · 07-12-2010, 07:24 AM

I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency.

G G · 07-12-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency.

Same here. I agree with Moe 100%.

Subvet642 · 07-12-2010, 07:45 AM

I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward.

07-12-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward.

True dat! I have been using heartfelt for 5 years now and I can handle the reloads no problem.

waffle · 07-12-2010, 08:32 AM

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True dat! I have been using heartfelt for 5 years now and I can handle the reloads no problem.

Yeah, I wasn't saying reloads were hard/problematic, I was just trying to lay out the biggest difference besides cost...

MajorCaptSilly · 07-12-2010, 09:06 AM

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Yeah, I wasn't saying reloads were hard/problematic, I was just trying to lay out the biggest difference besides cost...

You can't just "reload: Shilala beads If you pour water directly on them, it does bad things to them. Both options offer "2-way" humidification in that they will humidify up to the percentage they are advertised to accomodate as well as "soak up" the extra humidity when the humidty outside your humidor becomes high enough to affect the humidty inside. The Shilala beads tend to be more "set and forget" and the Heartfelt need more monitoring especially if you are in a dry climate or have cold winters. I Shilala beads in my Vinodor and Heartfelt in all my other humidors. Both work very well for me.

MCS

MiamiE · 07-12-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

That's absurd. Why would you say that?

Because it's happened before.

pnoon · 07-12-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Because it's happened before.

a) I don't agree.
b) Even if it did get "violent" before, a post like that serves no purpose other than to fan the flames.
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76GTFan · 07-12-2010, 10:02 AM

Wow. I guess it is pretty debateable. I may try shilala. Like I stated before, I am having problems keeping my RH at 65% in the summer. Stays at 70 just fine, and yes I do have 65% beads. I need to do a salt test just to be sure, but if that passes then I will give shilala a try. Luckily I have only a 100 ct cooler, so shouldn't break my wallet.

waffle · 07-12-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

You can't just "reload: Shilala beads If you pour water directly on them, it does bad things to them. Both options offer "2-way" humidification in that they will humidify up to the percentage they are advertised to accomodate as well as "soak up" the extra humidity when the humidty outside your humidor becomes high enough to affect the humidty inside. The Shilala beads tend to be more "set and forget" and the Heartfelt need more monitoring especially if you are in a dry climate or have cold winters. I Shilala beads in my Vinodor and Heartfelt in all my other humidors. Both work very well for me.

MCS

I apologize for that MCS, I didn't mean that Shilala beads were reloaded... I mean that one of the main differences was that Heartfelt needed to be watched and kept hydrated a bit differently... sorry for the confusion. And for the record, I have shilala beads in my humidors and absolutely love the way they work.

bvilchez · 07-12-2010, 10:38 AM

I have used both but prefered Shilala's just for the simple fact of consistency as mentioned before.

07-11-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Might be a dumb question, but is there really any difference in performance? I have used the same Heartfelt beads for a few years now. Are Shilala beads more stable. I do sometimes having trouble in the warm seasons keeping my humi down at 65%. Any opinions would be appreciated. I just notice everyone talking about Shilala now, instead of Heartfelt.

07-11-2010, 11:55 PM	#2
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt this is gonna get violent. but shilala 4 sure Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2010, 01:49 AM	#5
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm use both. I prefer the Shilala beads as far as maintenance goes but I think that Heartfelt beads are more versatile, especially for the money. If I could afford it then I would stick to Shilala beads and use the Heartfelt beads only to catch condensation off of the fan in each of my vinos.

07-12-2010, 02:07 AM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have used both and prefer the low maintenance of Shilalas beads. Have been rocking my two vinos and three desktops at 64%-65% without me doing anything. It is a matter of personal preference. But I recommend to my friends to use Shilalas beads all the time. For the humidity we have in Virginia...they work like a champ. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-12-2010, 06:08 AM	#7
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have never used Heartfelt, but my Shilalas beads have worked perfect. From what I have read, its a personal choice.

07-12-2010, 06:54 AM	#8
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Maybe it's just me, but between the two I find the shilala beads to work faster

07-12-2010, 07:12 AM	#9
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm with everyone else, I like the fact that Shilala beads are very low maintenance (i.e. no water added), however, if you need a Lot, Heartfelt is the more economical of the two choices and they only require a couple of squirts from a spray bottle to reload them. Like everyone has said, it all boils down to personal preference. They are both very good products with strengths and weaknesses.

07-12-2010, 07:24 AM	#10
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I also have used both, and I find that Shilala beads are lower in maintenance... Ive also had better success with Shilala beads in consistency. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-12-2010, 07:45 AM	#12
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I'm currently using the 65%RH Heartfelt beads and they're working just fine for me. I find that having to manually add water to them to be pretty easy and straightforward. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

07-12-2010, 10:02 AM	#18
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt Wow. I guess it is pretty debateable. I may try shilala. Like I stated before, I am having problems keeping my RH at 65% in the summer. Stays at 70 just fine, and yes I do have 65% beads. I need to do a salt test just to be sure, but if that passes then I will give shilala a try. Luckily I have only a 100 ct cooler, so shouldn't break my wallet.

07-12-2010, 10:38 AM	#20
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Shilala Beads vs. Heartfelt I have used both but prefered Shilala's just for the simple fact of consistency as mentioned before.