Heartfelt Beads

[SuperChuck]

1) I use a dropper; I take the cap off, drip a couple drops in, and shake the hell out of it

2) I just keep an eye on the RH. When it drops, it's time to add some water. If you don't have a hydrometer, the tube is transparent enough that you can see the condition of the beads inside it.

[Bluenote]

1) I have a small spray bottle I use to recharge my beads. Just spray the beads and wipe off the outside before you put it back in your humidor.

2) Like others have posted....when you see the RH drop recharge your beads or when you see the beads turn white you know it's time to recharge. Heartfelt recommends having 60% of the beads clear. You want some white so they can absorb any extra humidity. Colorado is pretty dry so I tend to keep about 75% clear.

[Monk]

Cool thanks for the tips.. I have a dropper I used before and I notice that most comment on just adding a few drops when the RH drops... I think the first time I added a little much ;). This time I'll add " a few drops" and I should be golden. The RH has only just dropped to 63% on the weekend so it should be good to go...

-W.

[SuperChuck]

If you overwet it, there are a few things you can do. If it's the dry season, wrap the tube in a paper towel or napkin and shake the hell out of it. That will get enough moisture out of it that it won't drip on your cigars (and if it's really dry, it'll use the moisture soon enough).

If it's not dry, you can blow it with a hairdryer...