Heartfelt Beads

[Wigglesworth]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.