Bead Rh level

[goatfarmer]

I have not used beads before and wonder if I prefer keeping Rh level at approx. 67-68% would this be possible by placing 1 of each 65% and 70% container of beads, or would this present a problem stabilizing Rh level? On the otherhand, can the Rh level be increased if the beads are kept moist,or on the damp side.

[Don Fernando]

Originally Posted by goatfarmer

I have not used beads before and wonder if I prefer keeping Rh level at approx. 67-68% would this be possible by placing 1 of each 65% and 70% container of beads, or would this present a problem stabilizing Rh level? On the otherhand, can the Rh level be increased if the beads are kept moist,or on the damp side.

I use the 70% beads are am on 68% RH level in my humi, you always leek some moisture.

[n2advnture]

Originally Posted by goatfarmer

I have not used beads before and wonder if I prefer keeping Rh level at approx. 67-68% would this be possible by placing 1 of each 65% and 70% container of beads, or would this present a problem stabilizing Rh level? On the otherhand, can the Rh level be increased if the beads are kept moist,or on the damp side.

The RH Beads come engineered to precisely regulate RH to a prescribed level. Using two different RH levels will not create a third.

The 70% RH Beads will release moisture while the 65% RH Beads will absorb that excess moisture.

So, you'll have 70% RH at first but after 70% RH Beads dry out, your RH will drop to 65% RH.

I hope this helps

~Mark

[goatfarmer]

Now it's a matter of deciding which Rh level to choose. Prefer keeping cigars toward the high side but since intend using desktop for the over flow of cigar. Went with the 70% and also purchased the hygometer with test kit. Thanks Mark. Appreciate everyones input.

[tobychu]

I, too, use 70% beads and my humidor has been a consistent 68% RH. I do have to charge them probably once/week, but that's only because I have a leak in my humidor.

[goatfarmer]

Purchased the 70% beads and will have to see where the Rh level settles. Testing out the humi before getting into accesssories too much, I really screwed up and temporarily used my desktop to store pipe tocacco. I have gone thru the pipe phase and now, with my end table humi full, I certainly could use the desktop. Used baking soda, airing, etc., etc., and seems to have gotten rid of majority of the pipe odor, I'll try storing a few of my daily yard gars in it and see how they taste, don't think I will be resting the partagas collection in it.

Appreciate the input.