Expert: Bill Finck Jr. - 11/1/2008

Question
I was recently given a Savinelli humidor as a gift. It did not come with any instructions.  I assume that the 'humidification device' in the lid should contain distilled water, but I have tried to remove it from the lid (by a screwing or pulling action) without success.  Obviously I don't want to break it - can you tell me if this needs to be removed in order to fill it with water, or if I should fill it some other way?

Mike

Answer
Mike,

I don't know the system Savinelli uses for their humidifiers, but most humidifiers are attached with either Velcro or a magnet.

If the humidifier does not come off, look at the top of it and see if it has a slot cut in it for filling. I've seen some humidors comes with the humidifier attached. These typically come with a small plastic bottle to be used to fill the humidifier. When the lid is open the humidifier is in an up-right position and there is a slot cut in it that allows you to fill it without removing is from the humidor. Obviously you have to be very careful not to drip any water on to your cigars with this type of system.

Hope this helps.
Bill