Accuracy of Heartfelt Beads

dirtybrand

I decided to go ahead and get the 65% heartfelt beads for my 150ct Daniel Marshall humidor. First off, dealing with heartfelt industries is a nightmare. They have horrible customer service and it took them over two weeks to ship my beads. I ordered a nylon mesh bag to put the beads in as I ordered a half pound, which is more than enough for my humidor. I used the Boveda 84% seasoning packets to season the humidor for the recommended 14 days. After the 14 days, I put in the heartfelt beads without charging them. I figured it was best to put them in as they came so they could absorb excess moisture. After roughly a week with just the heartfelt beads in the humidor, I decided to put sticks in to help get the hygrometer down to 65%. Even with the cigars inside the humidor and twice using a hair dryer on the beads on the air only setting, the humidity hasn't budged much from 69%. It's frustrating because I feel that 69% is way too high and my cigars don't smoke well at this humidity. My hygrometer is properly calibrated so I know it's accurate. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Does it just take awhile to get the humidity to the specified bead level? I'm starting to think they sent me 70% beads as opposed to 65%.

avengethis

First off did you order while they were closed? I know they were shut down for a week or two and it was all over their site. I would take the beads out and let the humidity naturally drop with no humidification device in it. Then when you get down to the 65% put the beads back in and see what happens.

honorknight7

LiquidChaos66

avengethis