Beads vs gel

HollywoodQue · 10-20-2010, 08:21 PM

I am confused as to which is the best between using beads or the ready-to-use jar of gel...any help should be very much appreciated.

Bill86 · 10-20-2010, 08:23 PM

Beads, the gel stuff is nasty. I hated dealing with it. It was about 3 days before I ordered beads after that.

Not only was it opened shipped but it didn't hold humidity worth a crap. It was all over the place. I just threw it out.

GolfNut · 10-20-2010, 08:23 PM

Beads. They will help maintain humidity at a given level. They release and absorb as necessary.

AlohaStyle · 10-20-2010, 08:23 PM

Definitely beads, don't even think about gel.

HollywoodQue · 10-20-2010, 08:25 PM

Thanks for your advice, looks like the beads have won...thanks

icehog3 · 10-20-2010, 08:46 PM

I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Goldie · 10-20-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Spot on.

sikk50 · 10-20-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Kitty litter.

acruce · 10-20-2010, 09:05 PM

Gel.....Just kidding ....go with beads

bobarian · 10-20-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard.

Beads are way cool!

EricF · 10-20-2010, 09:51 PM

Beads

alexa071 · 10-20-2010, 10:52 PM

I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%...

sikk50 · 10-20-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alexa071

I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%...

Actually I preffer 55-60%

Mugen910 · 10-20-2010, 10:56 PM

+1 for kitty litter.

madwilliamflint · 10-20-2010, 10:59 PM

Heartfelt beads FTW!

dwoodward · 10-21-2010, 02:23 AM

Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

CigarNut · 10-21-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

As I have told you several times you can return your Shilala beads for a refund.

It does not matter what kind of beads you have if your humidor leaks.

elderboy02 · 10-21-2010, 07:58 AM

Beads

waffle · 10-21-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid...

My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them....

I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

Or sell them and use the cash for your gel.

As for me, I'm rocking HCM and HF and love them both equally.

Stevez · 10-21-2010, 08:13 AM

Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!

10-20-2010, 08:21 PM	#1
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Beads vs gel I am confused as to which is the best between using beads or the ready-to-use jar of gel...any help should be very much appreciated.

10-20-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Beads vs gel Beads, the gel stuff is nasty. I hated dealing with it. It was about 3 days before I ordered beads after that. Not only was it opened shipped but it didn't hold humidity worth a crap. It was all over the place. I just threw it out.

10-20-2010, 08:23 PM	#3
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Beads vs gel Beads. They will help maintain humidity at a given level. They release and absorb as necessary.

10-20-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Beads vs gel Definitely beads, don't even think about gel.

10-20-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Beads vs gel Thanks for your advice, looks like the beads have won...thanks

10-20-2010, 08:46 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Beads vs gel I think you would get 98-99% of votes for beads here, Howard. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-20-2010, 09:05 PM	#9
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: Beads vs gel Gel.....Just kidding ....go with beads __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

10-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#11
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Beads vs gel Beads __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

10-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#12
alexa071 Living the High Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Randy Location: MN Posts: 112 Trading: (0)	Re: Beads vs gel I tried the gel-type humidification and it always seemed to run at a high RH. I switched to Heartfelt beads and I would never use anything else. It boggles me how EVERY time I open my humidor it is at exactly 70% RH (using a calibrated hygroset II hygrometer). Yes, I know... you all prefer 65%...

10-20-2010, 10:56 PM	#14
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Beads vs gel +1 for kitty litter. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-20-2010, 10:59 PM	#15
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Beads vs gel Heartfelt beads FTW!

10-21-2010, 02:23 AM	#16
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Beads vs gel Can't say I agree with the masses here. The Humicare Gel has been great for my father, he has it in 2 humidors, they hold 70% rock solid... My much more expensive shilala/hcm beads on the other hand have been a nightmare... they are up, they are down, they need to be recharged almost every 2 weeks, i hate them.... I'll probably try heartfelt next, maybe, the humicare gel works great tho.

10-21-2010, 07:58 AM	#18
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Beads vs gel Beads

10-21-2010, 08:13 AM	#20
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Beads vs gel Beads, Beads, Beads and More Beads!