Shilala's Beads

07-19-2010, 02:18 PM

Just place my bead order. 3 8ounce bags at 65%. From the pages and pages of things I have read that seems about the norm for a 28btl fridge. Thanks for all the input guys!!

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 02:21 PM

You wont regret it. I have been using mine for just a few weeks and have not had to do anything with them. May need more for my Vinodore.

G G · 07-19-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Donny007

Just place my bead order. 3 8ounce bags at 65%. From the pages and pages of things I have read that seems about the norm for a 28btl fridge. Thanks for all the input guys!!

That's what I have in my Vino with absolutely no probs.

lbowles2 · 07-19-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

You wont regret it. I have been using mine for just a few weeks and have not had to do anything with them. May need more for my Vinodore.

I will second this. I had the heartfelt beads and just could not get the humidity to stabilize. The Shilala beads have been rock solid. I just put in my chasidor draws and the beads are working well to pull the humidity back up while seasoning is going on. Great product!!!

07-22-2010, 01:38 PM

Fridge came in yesterday. Beads came in today!!! Nice and vacuumed packed. Hope they work as good as they look!! Now for the drawers!! Thanks for all the advice

kelmac07 · 07-22-2010, 01:43 PM

dwoodward · 07-22-2010, 01:50 PM

I haven't had any issues with my beads since putting them in 2 weeks ago. Seem to be really good stuff.

waffle · 07-22-2010, 01:52 PM

You'll be happy with them, can't go wrong with high quality beads!

stewshi · 07-23-2010, 12:05 PM

I love my beads also need to order some more soon just waiting on my drawers from Chasden. They worked so well I actually gifted some to a friend when I went back east on a trip.

Question: Have Shilala or CigarNut thought about making something to replace the discs in a travel humidor. Such as the Xikar travel 30 count?

07-23-2010, 12:13 PM

I may pick some of these up, right now I am using the boveda packs at 69% humidty.

CigarNut · 07-23-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stewshi

...Question: Have Shilala or CigarNut thought about making something to replace the discs in a travel humidor. Such as the Xikar travel 30 count?

I have thought about and and continue to do so... There are some interesting hurdles that need to be overcome and I have not had a lot of time for this yet...

aich75013 · 07-23-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stewshi

Question: Have Shilala or CigarNut thought about making something to replace the discs in a travel humidor. Such as the Xikar travel 30 count?

When I bought beads from Shilala over a year ago, I bought a pound of the 2oz bead bags partly for that reason. I have them scattered throughout my Vino, but I can easily grab one and through it in the travel humi. I just place it at the foot of the cigars.

stewshi · 07-23-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

When I bought beads from Shilala over a year ago, I bought a pound of the 2oz bead bags partly for that reason. I have them scattered throughout my Vino, but I can easily grab one and through it in the travel humi. I just place it at the foot of the cigars.

Baller .... thats a premium that I cannot afford at this point.

cigarlvr · 07-23-2010, 09:14 PM

Been using these for a few years and maybe 10 min a year in takeing care of them and that is nothing so well worth the cost.

markem · 07-23-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stewshi

Question: Have Shilala or CigarNut thought about making something to replace the discs in a travel humidor. Such as the Xikar travel 30 count?

If you don't want to do the surgery yourself, what about the puck: http://www.getthepuck.com/

waffle · 07-23-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

If you don't want to do the surgery yourself, what about the puck: http://www.getthepuck.com/

Also a very good product... can't go wrong with those either!

07-26-2010, 11:53 PM

Once I figured out how I was supposed to use the beads, and factored in things I should've from the get go the beads are solid. I actually have been fretting over them thinking i need to add moisture, but the readings are all still the same! My old crystal habits are slowly going away.

Pretty low key maintenance and CigarNut was helpful when I had a question.

You will be very happy

lbowles2 · 07-29-2010, 02:34 PM

It would be pretty cool is the fabric 'sock' could be put into a plastic cage to help protect it and keep it from getting snagged and worn from moving them around. The ones in the bottom of my vino never move but the one in the top constantly gets moved and I fear that one day it will wear... and then all those microscopic beads will make a huge mess.

CigarNut · 07-29-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lbowles2

It would be pretty cool is the fabric 'sock' could be put into a plastic cage to help protect it and keep it from getting snagged and worn from moving them around. The ones in the bottom of my vino never move but the one in the top constantly gets moved and I fear that one day it will wear... and then all those microscopic beads will make a huge mess.

That's what I have been looking to do... The catch is that the plastic enclosure needs lots and lots of holes for the beads to work and I have not yet found anything suitable.

lbowles2 · 07-29-2010, 03:19 PM

What about a plastic mesh material? It wouldn't be a solid plastic 'cage' but it would increase the durability of the containment material.

07-19-2010, 02:18 PM	#1
Donny007 Guest Posts: n/a	Shilala's Beads Just place my bead order. 3 8ounce bags at 65%. From the pages and pages of things I have read that seems about the norm for a 28btl fridge. Thanks for all the input guys!!

07-19-2010, 02:21 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Shilala's Beads You wont regret it. I have been using mine for just a few weeks and have not had to do anything with them. May need more for my Vinodore.

07-22-2010, 01:38 PM	#5
Donny007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala's Beads Fridge came in yesterday. Beads came in today!!! Nice and vacuumed packed. Hope they work as good as they look!! Now for the drawers!! Thanks for all the advice

07-22-2010, 01:43 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Shilala's Beads __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#7
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Shilala's Beads I haven't had any issues with my beads since putting them in 2 weeks ago. Seem to be really good stuff.

07-22-2010, 01:52 PM	#8
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: Shilala's Beads You'll be happy with them, can't go wrong with high quality beads!

07-23-2010, 12:05 PM	#9
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: Shilala's Beads I love my beads also need to order some more soon just waiting on my drawers from Chasden. They worked so well I actually gifted some to a friend when I went back east on a trip. Question: Have Shilala or CigarNut thought about making something to replace the discs in a travel humidor. Such as the Xikar travel 30 count?

07-23-2010, 12:13 PM	#10
aar0n Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala's Beads I may pick some of these up, right now I am using the boveda packs at 69% humidty.

07-23-2010, 09:14 PM	#14
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Shilala's Beads Been using these for a few years and maybe 10 min a year in takeing care of them and that is nothing so well worth the cost.

07-26-2010, 11:53 PM	#17
Morgue Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shilala's Beads Once I figured out how I was supposed to use the beads, and factored in things I should've from the get go the beads are solid. I actually have been fretting over them thinking i need to add moisture, but the readings are all still the same! My old crystal habits are slowly going away. Pretty low key maintenance and CigarNut was helpful when I had a question. You will be very happy

07-29-2010, 02:34 PM	#18
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: Shilala's Beads It would be pretty cool is the fabric 'sock' could be put into a plastic cage to help protect it and keep it from getting snagged and worn from moving them around. The ones in the bottom of my vino never move but the one in the top constantly gets moved and I fear that one day it will wear... and then all those microscopic beads will make a huge mess. __________________ Larry

07-29-2010, 03:19 PM	#20
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: Shilala's Beads What about a plastic mesh material? It wouldn't be a solid plastic 'cage' but it would increase the durability of the containment material. __________________ Larry