New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis

docdoty · 11-13-2010, 06:29 PM

I just ordered a new 600ct humidor and I am debating on what to use for the humidification system in it. It will be here next week so I have to order a system for it. Just wanted to know what you'll think about using either a cigar oasis or RH beads. Thanks for your help.

dwoodward · 11-13-2010, 06:53 PM

Personally I would probably do an Oasis, the cost of beads will run almost as much as a small Oasis unit anyway. I personally have had bad luck with beads, so maybe I am a bit biased. Just my 2 cents I guess.

pnoon · 11-13-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by docdoty

I just ordered a new 600ct humidor and I am debating on what to use for the humidification system in it. It will be here next week so I have to order a system for it. Just wanted to know what you'll think about using either a cigar oasis or RH beads. Thanks for your help.

Justin

I think a 600 count is on the edge of where you should consider active humidification. Possibly even a combination of both. Beads are a reliable, tried-and-true means of maintaining humidity.

Your best bet is to see what more experienced folks have to say.

Chainsaw13 · 11-13-2010, 09:00 PM

I have a 1500 count cabinet that I have 2lbs of Shilala's beads in. Didn't need anything more during the summer. With winter coming and the furnace on, the humidity is dropping so I will be looking to put my Hydra XL1000 back in.

yourchoice · 11-13-2010, 09:19 PM

How often do you run your heat in the winter in Lubbock? I have an end table (1500 count???) and need the active humidification in the Jersey heating season (Oasis).

docdoty · 11-13-2010, 10:48 PM

It gets cold here so the furnace is an quite a bit. I was reading about the small hydra and it doesn't seem as reliable as the oasis. What r Ur shouts about them. Thanks

chippewastud79 · 11-14-2010, 12:11 AM

Too small for active humidification. Get beads and you'll be fine.

joeobx · 11-14-2010, 07:09 AM

Justin, I have a Montegue that I just use beads in, in the winter I just have to add water to them a little more often.

CigarNut · 11-14-2010, 12:05 PM

I think the choice of active versus passive (beads) humidification has a lot to do with the ambient temperature and humidity both inside and outside your home. If you live in a temperate area then you can easily get by with passive humidification. If it's dry or cold outside and you have to use heat (or A/C) a lot then active humidification can help you out a lot.

docdoty · 11-14-2010, 01:00 PM

The weather here in west texas is very dry and hot in the summer and It also gets cold in the winter months.

joeobx · 11-14-2010, 01:07 PM

You can always try just beads and if that doesn't work add active later.

docdoty · 12-01-2010, 10:10 PM

So I went with Heartfelt beads and they have been in my humidor for about a week now. They seem to be working great so far. I am very happy with them and now the only problem I have is I am once again out of room. Looks like Ill be buying a cooler until I can save up the money to get and Aristocrat from Bob. Thanks for all your insight.

joeobx · 12-01-2010, 10:35 PM

Dammmmm filled in less than a month !!

Devanmc · 12-02-2010, 11:47 AM

like other have suggested to me and i will be moving toward next summer. Both would be the perfect overkill. The oasis will be great in the winter when the heat is on, which removes alot of RH from the air. But if the power goes out they stop working and dont come right back on when it comes back. You must open it up and turn it back on. What if you on vacation or something at that time? Your collection could get ruined.

Now with the beads you wont have that worry but you may need the oasis in the dry winter months. Also the oasis has a built in fan which help keep air moving around inside the humidor. Sure this route might be alittle expensive but it will be highly effective and fail-safe should the power go out.

Bill86 · 12-02-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

like other have suggested to me and i will be moving toward next summer. Both would be the perfect overkill. The oasis will be great in the winter when the heat is on, which removes alot of RH from the air. But if the power goes out they stop working and dont come right back on when it comes back. You must open it up and turn it back on. What if you on vacation or something at that time? Your collection could get ruined.

Now with the beads you wont have that worry but you may need the oasis in the dry winter months. Also the oasis has a built in fan which help keep air moving around inside the humidor. Sure this route might be alittle expensive but it will be highly effective and fail-safe should the power go out.

Or if you are in the market for anything less than 750 sticks just go with beads and a cooler. Much cheaper and no need for active humidification. Beads work like a charm. I've learned from everyone posting here....skip the desktops, skip the end tables. Coolers then an aristocrat. You'll save so much $$$ and have way more cigars in the end. Luckily my slip up with a desktop only cost me like $160-$185. I could set the thing on fire right now out of principle. What a waste.

12-29-2010, 10:18 AM

How are those beads holding up so far?

awsmith4 · 12-29-2010, 10:53 AM

One suggestion I didn't see mentioned (i may have missed it) is to add a small battery powered fan along with beads. Its not true active humidification but will help circulate the air and keep the humidity consistent throughout. We all have used Oust Fans in the past but I think I may have seen another brand on store shelves recently and had I not been trying to keep my kids from destroying the store I would have stopped an looked. I also seem to remember some members making fan boxes out of computer fans and empty cigar SLBs.

docdoty · 12-29-2010, 11:09 AM

The beads are great heartfelt are awesome so far. I'll have to get one of those fans Albert. But right now the beads are at a constant 67% I like that I don't really have to do anything to them for the most part. I have only added distilled water once since I hat them.

Gymrite · 12-29-2010, 11:30 AM

I have a tower with 1 pound of HCM beads 65% and one pound of Heartflelt beads 65% in the top portion. In the bottom I have a Hydra XL. I have the Hydra set at 68%. Works real well for me. I have the tower in the basement where I use a Buck Stove for heat, very dry.

11-13-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis I just ordered a new 600ct humidor and I am debating on what to use for the humidification system in it. It will be here next week so I have to order a system for it. Just wanted to know what you'll think about using either a cigar oasis or RH beads. Thanks for your help. __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

11-13-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis Personally I would probably do an Oasis, the cost of beads will run almost as much as a small Oasis unit anyway. I personally have had bad luck with beads, so maybe I am a bit biased. Just my 2 cents I guess.

11-13-2010, 09:00 PM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis I have a 1500 count cabinet that I have 2lbs of Shilala's beads in. Didn't need anything more during the summer. With winter coming and the furnace on, the humidity is dropping so I will be looking to put my Hydra XL1000 back in. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-13-2010, 09:19 PM	#5
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis How often do you run your heat in the winter in Lubbock? I have an end table (1500 count???) and need the active humidification in the Jersey heating season (Oasis).

11-13-2010, 10:48 PM	#6
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis It gets cold here so the furnace is an quite a bit. I was reading about the small hydra and it doesn't seem as reliable as the oasis. What r Ur shouts about them. Thanks __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

11-14-2010, 12:11 AM	#7
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis Too small for active humidification. Get beads and you'll be fine. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-14-2010, 07:09 AM	#8
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis Justin, I have a Montegue that I just use beads in, in the winter I just have to add water to them a little more often. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

11-14-2010, 12:05 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis I think the choice of active versus passive (beads) humidification has a lot to do with the ambient temperature and humidity both inside and outside your home. If you live in a temperate area then you can easily get by with passive humidification. If it's dry or cold outside and you have to use heat (or A/C) a lot then active humidification can help you out a lot. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-14-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis The weather here in west texas is very dry and hot in the summer and It also gets cold in the winter months. __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

11-14-2010, 01:07 PM	#11
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis You can always try just beads and if that doesn't work add active later. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

12-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#12
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis So I went with Heartfelt beads and they have been in my humidor for about a week now. They seem to be working great so far. I am very happy with them and now the only problem I have is I am once again out of room. Looks like Ill be buying a cooler until I can save up the money to get and Aristocrat from Bob. Thanks for all your insight. __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

12-01-2010, 10:35 PM	#13
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis Dammmmm filled in less than a month !! __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

12-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#14
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis like other have suggested to me and i will be moving toward next summer. Both would be the perfect overkill. The oasis will be great in the winter when the heat is on, which removes alot of RH from the air. But if the power goes out they stop working and dont come right back on when it comes back. You must open it up and turn it back on. What if you on vacation or something at that time? Your collection could get ruined. Now with the beads you wont have that worry but you may need the oasis in the dry winter months. Also the oasis has a built in fan which help keep air moving around inside the humidor. Sure this route might be alittle expensive but it will be highly effective and fail-safe should the power go out. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-29-2010, 10:18 AM	#16
bajaraider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis How are those beads holding up so far?

12-29-2010, 10:53 AM	#17
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis One suggestion I didn't see mentioned (i may have missed it) is to add a small battery powered fan along with beads. Its not true active humidification but will help circulate the air and keep the humidity consistent throughout. We all have used Oust Fans in the past but I think I may have seen another brand on store shelves recently and had I not been trying to keep my kids from destroying the store I would have stopped an looked. I also seem to remember some members making fan boxes out of computer fans and empty cigar SLBs. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

12-29-2010, 11:09 AM	#18
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis The beads are great heartfelt are awesome so far. I'll have to get one of those fans Albert. But right now the beads are at a constant 67% I like that I don't really have to do anything to them for the most part. I have only added distilled water once since I hat them. __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

12-29-2010, 11:30 AM	#19
Gymrite Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 12 Trading: (0)	Re: New Humidor: Beads or Cigar oasis I have a tower with 1 pound of HCM beads 65% and one pound of Heartflelt beads 65% in the top portion. In the bottom I have a Hydra XL. I have the Hydra set at 68%. Works real well for me. I have the tower in the basement where I use a Buck Stove for heat, very dry.