Cat Litter for Humidification

madurofan

I know this looks ridiculous BUT I've read quite a bit about people using these for humidification. Supposedly they are the exact same thing as the Heartfelt beads and are a fraction of the cost. Anyone else seen these? Anyone using them? I'm really thinking about giving it a shot in my new wine fridges.

madurofan

If anyone is interested in trying these with me the 4lb box is going to run me about $20 shipped I want to keep 2lbs but would be willing to split up the other 2lbs however is wanted if anyone else is interested.

jihiggs

you can use those, but you have to do somthing to get them "trained" to the right humidity. they might hold the right humidity out of the bag, but im not sure.

madurofan

adamkhalil

If you have a cat you better keep your humidor tightly closed as well!

betasynn

By train, I guess he means you'll need to find the right amount to keep the humidity where you want it.

kuzi16

madurofan

kuzi16

madurofan

Rob1110

I've been using them for a few months now and never went through any real training process, however, I put them into already fairly stable humidors and monitored them very closely at first to find just the right amount of beads necessary in each humi. I've had good luck so far. My only problem with them is they tend to kind of fall apart (they end up turning to sand) after a while and have to be replaced with fresh crystals.

madurofan

kuzi16

Rob1110:

I've been using them for a few months now and never went through any real training process, however, I put them into already fairly stable humidors and monitored them very closely at first to find just the right amount of beads necessary in each humi. I've had good luck so far. My only problem with them is they tend to kind of fall apart (they end up turning to sand) after a while and have to be replaced with fresh crystals.

this is the other way you can "train" them. this is probably the reason why many didnt have to use the boveda packs. the humidor they were adding them to was already seasoned and stable. most new guys wont use litter right off the bat and most of the guys who switch to them already have stable humidors. they buy the litter when they are about to get a new humidor.

madurofan

Good point kuzi. So curiousity here kuz, would you give them a try?

vankleekkw

madurofan

Rob1110

Maddy, I pour water directly onto them. I have them in little shallow plastic dishes (petri dishes - I work in a lab) and I just soak the beads and pour off any excess water. I'll send you some plates with the sticks I keep meaning to send you.

madurofan

kuzi16

madurofan

kuzi16:

madurofan:

Good point kuzi. So curiousity here kuz, would you give them a try?

plus i feel strange about humidifying my cigars with something designed for a cat to *** on

Yea thats what I had to get past ...

dep691

madurofan:

kuzi16:

madurofan:

Good point kuzi. So curiousity here kuz, would you give them a try?

plus i feel strange about humidifying my cigars with something designed for a cat to *** on

Yea thats what I had to get past ...

I think with the price point difference I could get over that fact pretty damn quick. Keep us posted on how it works. I'm still set on beads and everything else, but if it is a good acceptable subsitute its nice to know.

punkrawk_99

madurofan:

I know this looks ridiculous BUT I've read quite a bit about people using these for humidification. Supposedly they are the exact same thing as the Heartfelt beads and are a fraction of the cost. Anyone else seen these? Anyone using them? I'm really thinking about giving it a shot in my new wine fridges.

The description on the web site made me laugh. "Completely safe for all pets and people even if consumed" Is that before or after they've been... well, "used"?

madurofan

will do dep. How you been buddy? Haven't seen you much.

madurofan

punkrawk_99:

madurofan:

I know this looks ridiculous BUT I've read quite a bit about people using these for humidification. Supposedly they are the exact same thing as the Heartfelt beads and are a fraction of the cost. Anyone else seen these? Anyone using them? I'm really thinking about giving it a shot in my new wine fridges.

The description on the web site made me laugh. "Completely safe for all pets and people even if consumed" Is that before or after they've been... well, "used"?

LMAO, I thought the same thing ...

dep691

madurofan:

will do dep. How you been buddy? Haven't seen you much.

Been busy picking up extra jobs, wife's job has hit the great economic down turn. She is stll working but sales are kinda slow right now. We are trying to keep all of the kids activities going, camps and such. My enjoyment is watching the kids playing softball, baseball, football, etc. that trumps my hobby, if you know what I mean.

madurofan

dep691:

madurofan:

will do dep. How you been buddy? Haven't seen you much.

Been busy picking up extra jobs, wife's job has hit the great economic down turn. She is stll working but sales are kinda slow right now. We are trying to keep all of the kids activities going, camps and such. My enjoyment is watching the kids playing softball, baseball, football, etc. that trumps my hobby, if you know what I mean.

My wife is on her third job in 6 months man, I understand how that goes. We've been lucky that she's been able to quickly find other jobs but still. I'm sorry to hear that though brother. I hope you at least get to enjoy a stogie while watching them play.

Rob1110

madurofan

Rob1110

glad they're holding up for you maddy. I've still got mine going and my humis are all holding humidity perfectly. Had I known you were seasoning such a large humi, I wouldn't have sent you those crappy little dishes. I'm using those for much smaller humis and a few in each humi does the trick.

GadwinDuil

MrMoke

adamkhalil:

If you have a cat you better keep your humidor tightly closed as well!

Yes, keep the cat out lest you find an extra 'perfecto' in your humidor, "hmmm when did I buy that and where's the band gone"!!!