Cheap Humidor Question

[Stryprod]

Nice humidor and welcome to cigars! I would avoid the 50/50 solution and use the beads. Just search the site for beads and you will find a wealth of knowledge and it is WAY easier than the solution apparently (apparently because Ive been usuing beads only)

[Nataku]

I am also wondering about these heartfelt beads. I have checked them out but still do not quite understand them. Would a 1/2 ounce tube of these replace my humidifier or work along with it?

I have been looking at the tubes and i am also wondering whether i should get the 65 or 70 if i do end up with the beads once i have a little better understanding.

[SuperChuck]

I am also wondering about these heartfelt beads. I have checked them out but still do not quite understand them. Would a 1/2 ounce tube of these replace my humidifier or work along with it?

It would replace your current humidifier.
Do yourself a favor and get a 1 ounce tube unless you have a 25-count humi.

I have been looking at the tubes and i am also wondering whether i should get the 65 or 70 if i do end up with the beads once i have a little better understanding.

65%

[Nataku]

The one that i ordered is the 25 count. I will order the 1/2 ounce tube from heartfelt tonight. Thank you for all of your help.

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

I would go for the 1 ounce so that you have plenty of beads and just in case you upgrade to a larger humi you will still have enough beads. Also, 65% is likely what you will want as your cigars will smoke better slightly dryer than 70%.

I wouldn't use the 50/50 solution unless you get you humidor before your beads. Then you will only add some of the solution to the green foam that comes with the humidifier and you will season the wood with the distilled water only.

[n2advnture]

The "beads" are an engineered moisture sensitive silica media that is designed to BOTH absorb and release water vapor to precisely maintain a predetermined RH level.

They are by far the best thing going.

Check out the Humidi-Puck that Heartfelt carries!

~M

[Nataku]

I have ordered the tube and I will tell you how everything works out with it and my new humi when they both arrive. Thanks again for all of the help.