Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads?

Thrak · 01-26-2009, 12:53 PM

I didnt expect the intense negativity here... just looking for an alternative. bobarian, cat pee = liquid = humidity.

they are made of the same stuff, what is the difference? Please educate me, nicely.

md4958 · 01-26-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

I didnt expect the intense negativity here... just looking for an alternative. bobarian, cat pee = liquid = humidity.

absorbing humidity is one thing. being able to absorb and release is entirely different, wouldnt you agree?

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Originally Posted by Thrak

they are made of the same stuff, what is the difference? Please educate me, nicely.

Are they?? Shilalas beads are made from clay, not sure what Heartfelt beads are made of, but they are totaly different

Don Fernando · 01-26-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

I didnt expect the intense negativity here... just looking for an alternative. bobarian, cat pee = liquid = humidity.

they are made of the same stuff, what is the difference? Please educate me, nicely.

they are not made of the same stuff. Cat litter only absorbes humidity, humidity beads absorb and release humidity depending on the RH of the humidor.

bobarian · 01-26-2009, 01:20 PM

I may have yelled, but I see absolutely no negativity in my statements. Do what you want. You are not the first person to have thought up this "solution" There are reasons most use beads, if you choose to use an alternative that is up to you.

14holestogie · 01-26-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

I didnt expect the intense negativity here... just looking for an alternative. bobarian, cat pee = liquid = humidity.

they are made of the same stuff, what is the difference? Please educate me, nicely.

I don't think anyone is trying to be negative, I think they are speaking from experience. Cat litter absorbs humidity, it does not release it.

If you have only a few dollars invested in cigars, then cat litter may work for a short while. If you have a more sizable investment, all we're saying is protect that investment by spending a few bucks more to do it right.

I experimented with the crystal cat litter (unscented) a year or so ago. It does not remotely compare to a quality bead. We are not trying to line anyone's pockets here, but go to a reputable dealer for a reputable product.
I myself am the pround owner of 3 pounds of Shilala beads and will go nowhere else when I require more.

Do what you think is best, but I think the comments you see are the voices of experience.

01-26-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? I didnt expect the intense negativity here... just looking for an alternative. bobarian, cat pee = liquid = humidity. they are made of the same stuff, what is the difference? Please educate me, nicely.

01-26-2009, 01:20 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cheap alternatives to "cigar" beads? I may have yelled, but I see absolutely no negativity in my statements. Do what you want. You are not the first person to have thought up this "solution" There are reasons most use beads, if you choose to use an alternative that is up to you.