Heartfelt Beads

**JHarri31** · 06-06-2006, 09:47 AM

Howdy all,

Just wanted to get the story on these Heartfelt Beads I've been hearing so much about. I went to the company's website today to check them out, and it seems like a very simple (not to mention affordable) solution.

Quick Questions:

1. How often do they have to be replaced?
2. It seems much more economical to buy a bunch up front (1/2 or 1 lb. bags), but is it possible to store them w/o "using them up"
3. Does everyone agree with the recommended amounts for usage (.5 oz for 25-50 humi, 1 oz. for 50 - 75 humi, etc.)

Thanks for the time guys.

**BigMacFU** · 06-06-2006, 09:59 AM

They last pretty much forever, definitely buy the 1/2 lb or 1 lb bag.

**dpenix76** · 06-06-2006, 10:09 AM

Buy twice what they recommend,that way youwont have to fool with them as much.I have an old cooler that measurs about 13x13x24 inside.With a pound of beads inside it will go for a couple of weeks before it needs charging.

**SuperChuck** · 06-06-2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by dpenix76

Buy twice what they recommend,that way youwont have to fool with them as much.I have an old cooler that measurs about 13x13x24 inside.With a pound of beads inside it will go for a couple of weeks before it needs charging.

You can't go wrong with more beads.

I started out with a med. tube for my 40-50 desktop humi and just cycled that out for a large tube and used the med. tupe for my travel/office tupper...

**Wigglesworth** · 06-06-2006, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by JHarri31

1. How often do they have to be replaced?
2. It seems much more economical to buy a bunch up front (1/2 or 1 lb. bags), but is it possible to store them w/o "using them up"

Since they last forever, it doesn't make much sense to buy more than you need. You don't need to store some with the intent to replace the ones in your humidor. It seems like they only need to be replaced if they absorb gunk from tap water. That's why they require distilled water only.

I bought the 1/2 ounce humitube, and it works fine in my desktop humidor.

**SuperChuck** · 06-06-2006, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Wigglesworth

Since they last forever, it doesn't make much sense to buy more than you need.

You don't need to stockpile any for future use. However, using more beads makes your humi more stable (and you consequently have to charge/dry them less often).

**Stryprod** · 06-06-2006, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by SuperChuck

You don't need to stockpile any for future use. However, using more beads makes your humi more stable (and you consequently have to charge/dry them less often).

.....but you get less room in your humidor, so buy a bigger one than you need if you dont have one already. TRUST ME!!! I wanted the 25, thought... sscrew it, Ill follwo everyones advice and get a 40 count... already full, looking higher now.

**Monk** · 06-06-2006, 01:44 PM

Not to mention that buying a pound up front saves buying again later when you DO upgrade to a bigger count humidor or a tupperdor

-W.

**JHarri31** · 06-06-2006, 01:51 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for all of the insight, and follow-up by begging for more.

Does anyone have any feelings one way or the other as to whether or not the tube is worth it, or should I just buy the bag and put the beads in a small bowl?

Thanks Again,

**Stryprod** · 06-06-2006, 02:02 PM

Depends on your plans for usuage. If you plan on getting a big humidor or are just anal about having perfect humidity, go with the big bag in a tupperware bowl. If you are anal about looks and are sure you wont upgrade to bigger or better things, get the tube. I went with the tube because I knew I would be moving my humidor alot to avoid heat and I didn't want the potential mess of the tupperware as well as the tube is similar to a cigar shape, thus the room it takes is used more efficiently.

**Wigglesworth** · 06-07-2006, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Stryprod

I went with the tube because I knew I would be moving my humidor alot to avoid heat and I didn't want the potential mess of the tupperware as well as the tube is similar to a cigar shape, thus the room it takes is used more efficiently.

The tube has flat ends, so it will stand vertically in my small humidor. This works out very well, because space is precious.

**Stryprod** · 06-07-2006, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wigglesworth

The tube has flat ends, so it will stand vertically in my small humidor. This works out very well, because space is precious.

I would actually prefer that rather than laying the tube on its side but my humidor is not tall enough... hmmm, quess I'll have to get a new one.

**drew_goring** · 06-07-2006, 07:03 PM

I just used an old smaller cigar box and filled 'er up. My 50qt has been stable at 66%RH for the past 2 months with no charging. That includes and overnight move in which it was in my car for about 30 hours. Viper beads are the shit

**SuperChuck** · 06-07-2006, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by drew_goring

I just used an old smaller cigar box and filled 'er up. My 50qt has been stable at 66%RH for the past 2 months with no charging. That includes and overnight move in which it was in my car for about 30 hours. Viper beads are the shit

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does anyone else find it odd that coolers are meaasured in quarts instead of gallons?

It's like a "double quarter pounder"... It's a friggn' half-pounder!
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