This is why we use beads

[n2advnture]

Originally Posted by CCCigar

Moldy floral sponge sucks.
You would think I would know better by now . . . . .

Did you use just distilled water or did you add "PG solution" as well?


~Mark

[CCCigar]

Originally Posted by n2advnture

Did you use just distilled water or did you add "PG solution" as well?


~Mark

What is PG solution?

[SUOrangeGuy]

Its a combination of Propylene Glycol and Distilled Water. Its resists mold and regulates Rh at 70%. But it has some downsides which is why most here prefer beads.

[kas]

I've had that happen in one of my little Savoy desktops. Very small amount of mold, which I've wiped off. Seemed to be a dusting on the cello of one cigar once, but was easily dealt with. I monitor it regularly.

Odd thing is - I've always used only distilled water in it. And the 2 other desktops I have at home have foam humidifiers and have NEVER shown a hint of mold.

But I do want to get some beads for all three.

[slimm]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Can you put beads in a humidifier like this? Will it work?

I have two of the exact unit above and don't think there is any way to convert that to beads without breaking it.

Ryan

[Mark THS]

Beads are pretty great, but they arent necessarily mold-free. Beads are also susceptible to mold if saturated too much and sitting in 'standing' water

[yazzie]

Originally Posted by Mark THS

Beads are pretty great, but they arent necessarily mold-free. Beads are also susceptible to mold if saturated too much and sitting in 'standing' water

How would beads be sitting in standing water. I guess if someone filled up a bowl with water and threw in the beadas that might create a problem but I don't know anyone who would saturate their beads that much.....

[Mark THS]

Originally Posted by yazzie

How would beads be sitting in standing water. I guess if someone filled up a bowl with water and threw in the beadas that might create a problem but I don't know anyone who would saturate their beads that much.....

Pretty easily, actually. A few extra sprays and they can easily have a bit of water at the bottom

[RaiderinKS]

To avoid mold you just need to not have mold in your place pretty much. No spores = no mold.

[Tour De Cigar]

Originally Posted by RaiderinKS

To avoid mold you just need to not have mold in your place pretty much. No spores = no mold.

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no mold= no water= and means get Boveda... just a lil humor.. I dont have anything against beads.. Im just having fun

[CoopnGA]

WOW....That is a crazy amount of mold....At least there was no damage to the cigars.

[Greenwit]

Another reason to use beads.....we've had some humid weather around here lately. Not hot outside, just alot of moisture so no need to run the AC. Anyway my humidor with the foam is running too high.....in the low 70s (which would be higher if I didn't periodically open it up just to vent some humidity) while my coolerdor with beads is humming around nicely at 65%. Been meaning to order more beads.