View Full Version : How many lbs beads needed?
bluenoser
06-29-2015, 04:29 PM
So I'm about to pull the trigger on a 28 bottle wine cooler and would like to order some RH beads along with it? How many lbs will I most likely need? Not against ordering too much but want to make sure I have enough
OnePyroTec
06-29-2015, 04:42 PM
Which beads are you planning on using? Heartfelt?
Each tube services a certain amount of cubic inches. Figure out how many cubic inches your humidor is and you will know which tube or tubes you will need for your humidor. Or one pound will service 5 cubic feet.
I am not sure if they are the same media or not, but I have been using HCM beads for the last few months in my 32 bottle chiller, and the RH level has been rock solid without touching them at all.
Tobias Lutz
06-29-2015, 04:48 PM
If you're using Heartfelt, I did my set-up based on the calculator on their website, and I have had no issues with everything working properly.
bluenoser
06-29-2015, 04:53 PM
Yea I'm thinking Heartfelt seems to have a good rep so I'll go with them. Thanks!
I've been using the same HF beads for over 12 years now and I have about a lb and a half divided up between each shelf in my beverage cooler. It's a little bigger than a wine cooler so I would say a 1 lb should be enough.
bluenoser
06-29-2015, 05:35 PM
the calculator on HF's website put me between 1/2 and 1 lb so I'll go 1 lb. searching around tomorrow for some spanish cedar and a hygrometer. Can't wait to get this thing setup. Thanks
bluenoser
06-29-2015, 07:48 PM
Do you guys separate the beads into a couple packs or all together?
Branzig
06-29-2015, 10:03 PM
How many pounds of beads? Well that is easy. 0 of course.
Now how many pounds of efficient, wonderful, and cheap kitty litter do you need? Well that is an entirely different matter :D
PS: The answer to the kitty litter question is who cares? Kitty litter is so cheap you can buy it by the bags full and have as much RH stability as you want :D
bluenoser
06-29-2015, 10:39 PM
I've already ordered a lb of hf beads. But if I feel I want more I'll add some kitty litter into the fridge to help out.
allusred
06-29-2015, 11:39 PM
the calculator on HF's website put me between 1/2 and 1 lb so I'll go 1 lb. searching around tomorrow for some spanish cedar and a hygrometer. Can't wait to get this thing setup. Thanks
Always a good thing to have all you need...having a bit more you know you're good, and can relax, get the setup done get some goodies in there, and enjoy.
When I got my beads they didn't have nice containers for them so I just wrap a big bundle in panty hose. The small knee high ones. I don't put anything on the top shelf since the humidity rises and it's already humid up top, but I split mine up into bundles and put one on each shelf. I also have a good amount of spanish cedar throughout in liners and those small blocks about the size of a cigar. I also keep just about all of my cigars are in their own cigar box or a recycled box.