Thoughts On Heartfelt Beads

[SoCal gunner]

Well the Boveda site says:
Use one (1) 320 Boveda for every 100 TOTAL cigars a humidor can hold.
Since my two big ones are 500 count, that’s 5 each. I just like to put an extra in to be on the safe side, so that brings me to 12

I totally get it with a wooden humidor. With that said, if you keep 'em as full as I do with cigars, there's that much less air space and you can use fewer.

Sounds like you have a system that works for you. Maybe try the beads in one to start? And perhaps pull a couple of the 320s now and start recharging them - they'll recharge faster than the remain four will dry out.

[LazyLightning]

I totally get it with a wooden humidor. With that said, if you keep 'em as full as I do with cigars, there's that much less air space and you can use fewer.

Sounds like you have a system that works for you. Maybe try the beads in one to start? And perhaps pull a couple of the 320s now and start recharging them - they'll recharge faster than the remain four will dry out.

I agree, it’s been working perfectly, so why mess with it. Like I said I may try the beads in the small 100 count at some time, but I’ll stick with what I know and what works.

Appreciate the help everyone!

[Old Smokey]

I have used Bovedas, heartfelt beads and scent free silica kitty litter over the years. When I used Bovedas and HF beads, I had a 100ct desktop and a 70qt marine cooler. The Bovedas worked well in the cooler, but didn't last long in the desktop, and I never found it leaked. I got tired of spending more money on Bovedas and didn't do well with recharging the Bov. They overcharged more than once and they swelled up like small balloons and decided to search for a wineador.

Finally found a 170btl wine cooler with wooden shelves and have used it the last 6 years with the existing 2# of HFbeads that I had and 8# of scent free Silica kitty litter from WM. Litter was $5 for 4lbs. I bought 8lbs for $10. This combination has worked great for 6 years without any problem. I use the litter exactly like the beads. If the Rh drops below my target range (62-65) I just spritz the litter a few times with distilled water and it raises the Rh into the desired range and remains solid of about 3 months or so, even during the dry winters.

I love using the silica litter for how well they work, longevity and cheap cost. Love'm!

[SoCal gunner]

Great point @Old Smokey
Those bovedas won't last nearly as long on a wooden humidor as they do in synthetic coolers.

[Hermit]

I've used nothing but Heartfelt Beads for years in all of my coolers and humidors.
I trust em to the point that I don't bother with hygrometers.

[Old Smokey]

I've used nothing but Heartfelt Beads for years in all of my coolers and humidors.
I trust em to the point that I don't bother with hygrometers.

I just want to mention Unscented Silica Kitty Litter Is used exactly the same as Heartfelt Beads except the litter is MUCH cheaper. I like both products. For all I know HF beads may be kitty litter.

[josh lucky 13]

I just want to mention Unscented Silica Kitty Litter Is used exactly the same as Heartfelt Beads except the litter is MUCH cheaper. I like both products. For all I know HF beads may be kitty litter.

I believe they are basically the same thing but kl is rough and different sized pieces. Been using kl for decade?

[WNYTONY]

I just want to mention Unscented Silica Kitty Litter Is used exactly the same as Heartfelt Beads except the litter is MUCH cheaper. I like both products. For all I know HF beads may be kitty litter.

I know that it's basically the same material and it works and all but I find it extremely hilarious that the guy who smokes almost exclusively Opus uses something to sop up cat piss to care for his precious Opus

[SoCal gunner]

I know that it's basically the same material and it works and all but I find it extremely hilarious that the guy who smokes almost exclusively Opus uses something to sop up cat piss to care for his precious Opus

OMG - I know we all use the expression "LOL", but I actually did!

[Old Smokey]

I know that it's basically the same material and it works and all but I find it extremely hilarious that the guy who smokes almost exclusively Opus uses something to sop up cat piss to care for his precious Opus

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I keep the humidor door closed to keep the cats out. It does make me nervous when the cats start circling the goods. I can see the humor in it though. And the key is to spritz the litter with distilled water and not cat piss.