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23mako
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Friday, February 28, 2014 11:45:25 PM

Have not made the switch to beads yet and was wondering if there is a difference in brands good and bad. Saw some on amazon that we're priced right

Abrignac
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Friday, February 28, 2014 11:52:07 PM

The best beads are the ones that touched the naked breasts of a Mardi Gras reveler.

Palama
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Friday, February 28, 2014 11:58:03 PM

The best beads are the ones that touched the naked breasts of a Mardi Gras reveler.

Abrignac wrote:

Such wit!

It's like you never left brother! 👅

Abrignac
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Friday, February 28, 2014 11:58:43 PM

It's like you never left brother! 👅

Palama wrote:

Thanks brother. It's good to be back from the dark side.

Palama
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Friday, February 28, 2014 11:59:52 PM

OP - just get the Heartfelt beads, you won't be sorry.

jackconrad
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 12:05:37 AM

I like the flavoured beads..

BuckyB93
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 12:39:08 AM

The age old discussion... various versions of beads and kitty litter/crystals alternatives.

http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/616605/Heartfelt-Beads-vs-Exquisicat-Crystals-Whos-Up-For-It

Totes in the basement and Winedoor upstairs still hold strong on the humidity. The beads and kitty litter are both doing their job with minimal maintenance - I "sprits" them every couple months to maintain about 62-65% RH. I calibrate my hygrometers maybe once a year but based on my history with the beads/litter ... I don't sweat it much.

It works for me and that's all that counts.

Edited by user Saturday, March 1, 2014 1:10:34 AM | Reason: Not specified

nitro6526
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 1:12:18 AM

Heeeesss back! Good to see you Abrignac.

cacman
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 2:35:28 AM

Ping Roaster Dude.

There is a difference between HF and other quality archival beads compared to those offered as a BOGO at other places, which can include more powder. You get what you pay for.

There was an old thread that outlined all the science behind beads vs kitty litter but i couldn't find it (different than BuckyB93's).

Beads = Yes. Kitty litter = No!

Edited by user Saturday, March 1, 2014 2:39:51 AM | Reason: Not specified

Philly Jack
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 5:50:15 AM

#10

Ping Roaster Dude.

There is a difference between HF and other quality archival beads compared to those offered as a BOGO at other places, which can include more powder. You get what you pay for.

There was an old thread that outlined all the science behind beads vs kitty litter but i couldn't find it (different than BuckyB93's).

Beads = Yes. Kitty litter = No!

cacman wrote:

Yeah I got that deal and it wasn't a deal it was all powder Don't cheap out when it comes to taking care of expensive things like cigars. If you had an expensive sports car you wouldn't go to a $5 car wash would you

Plowboy221
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:04:15 AM

#11

I read on ca that if you put aNal beads in your humidor you never have to worry about humidity keeps it perfect and turns all your dog rockets in to rare fuente's. Have yet to try it.

illinichaser
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Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:40:50 AM

#12

As said above, all beads/kitty litter are not created equal. The effectiveness can be largely affected by the surface area. HF are highly recommended by folks here. I am with Bucky on the kitty litter piece though. I have used it in my cooler. My cooler holds a constant 62-65 % rh, even when I moved and changed climates (Illinois to NC). My cigars smoke great and I don't have to worry about the small stuff.