Catastrophic cigar and humi loss...FML...

[FUEL]

Well a bit of an update. Some mis-information about his passing was spread. He did not die in the line of duty but rather very unforeseen I guess is how one might phrase it.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story...ugo-restaurant

Either way very tragic and sad. I won't keep going with the "feelings" component of the thread as this isn't Oprah but yesterday is lingering heavy.

[FUEL]

Ok either I'm just that freaking out of it or their webpage sucks. With the Heartfelt beads am I correct in assuming you activate them with distilled water? How much? Is the indicator that they are needing to be recharged coming from your hygro?

My brain is all over the map I don't even remember how to calculate the freaking cubic feet or inches of the damn cooler. This is further down the road as not one, not two but three sincere BOTL here at CA have all sent me offers to provide me a humi so no I'm more or less just info seeking. I dont have the sticks for one now anyways.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by FUEL

Ok either I'm just that freaking out of it or their webpage sucks. With the Heartfelt beads am I correct in assuming you activate them with distilled water? How much? Is the indicator that they are needing to be recharged coming from your hygro?

My brain is all over the map I don't even remember how to calculate the freaking cubic feet or inches of the damn cooler. This is further down the road as not one, not two but three sincere BOTL here at CA have all sent me offers to provide me a humi so no I'm more or less just info seeking. I dont have the sticks for one now anyways.

I use HCM beads. No "refilling", no using distilled water.

Either those or Boveda packs would be the way to go for you.

[FUEL]

Originally Posted by pektel

I use HCM beads. No "refilling", no using distilled water.

Either those or Boveda packs would be the way to go for you.

Guessing that would take a butt load of packs and I'd rather invest in a solution that appears to be longer term than multiple bags every 2-3 months.Thanks for the input.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by FUEL

Guessing that would take a butt load of packs and I'd rather invest in a solution that appears to be longer term than multiple bags every 2-3 months.Thanks for the input.

I know lots of guys who use Boveda in their tupperware. FWIW, I was suggesting it because of the easy, no-thought aspect of them, considering your post saying you didn't want to have to worry about extra stuff like recharging.

Which is also why I mentioned HCM beads. Simpler than heartfelt, and do not wear out or need replacing. More expensive than heartfelt, but well worth the investment.

www.hcmbeads.com

[FUEL]

Originally Posted by pektel

I know lots of guys who use Boveda in their tupperware. FWIW, I was suggesting it because of the easy, no-thought aspect of them, considering your post saying you didn't want to have to worry about extra stuff like recharging.

Which is also why I mentioned HCM beads. Simpler than heartfelt, and do not wear out or need replacing. More expensive than heartfelt, but well worth the investment.

www.hcmbeads.com

I appreciate that. I've gotten a few PMs about the HCM Beads since posting and read up on them and for a cooler they seem like the best option to me.

Thanks all for the input.

[CamoFlogged]

Originally Posted by FUEL

Ok either I'm just that freaking out of it or their webpage sucks. With the Heartfelt beads am I correct in assuming you activate them with distilled water? How much? Is the indicator that they are needing to be recharged coming from your hygro?

My brain is all over the map I don't even remember how to calculate the freaking cubic feet or inches of the damn cooler. This is further down the road as not one, not two but three sincere BOTL here at CA have all sent me offers to provide me a humi so no I'm more or less just info seeking. I dont have the sticks for one now anyways.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/faq.asp

You choose the RH you want, say 65% beads, you spritz some until they turn clear and you are good to go.

Super easy. You don't need additional hygro's or anything. Just give them a spritz when your RH goes down or get on a schedule. You will quickly learn how your humi reacts as there are many variables that determine RH.

[FUEL]

Cooler is 24" long and 12" deep & 12" width.

[Lockspur]

Originally Posted by FUEL

Cooler is 24" long and 12" deep & 12" width.

http://cigarbeads.com/faq.aspx

There's a calculator on that page.

So you have 3456 cubic inches, or 2 cubic feet.

You would need .4 pounds or 6.4 ounces. I would say round up to 1 pound and you're good to go.

[FUEL]

So almost 2 cubic feet and a half pound according to their page is good for 2.5 cubic feet at 65% RH. Being .5 more cubic feet would you drop to the 60% RH beads?