QikTrik: Loading the Kyser Klassics Lifeguard Guitar Humidifier
Tuesday, 15. January 2008, 13:24:31
I've had a Kyser Klassics Lifeguard soundhole humidifier for years and have used it to take care of my Martin D-15 Mahogany Top Dreadnought guitar. All along, I've never really liked "loading" the humidifer. The instructions say to soak it in a small basin of water, make sure you squeeze out the excess and thoroughly dry the outside of the humidifier. The instructions repeatedly warned of the damage that could occur to your guitar if any excess water comes direct contact with the wood of your guitar.
This morning, I had a small "Aha!" thought on how to load it more easily and safely. All you need to do is use a standard, run-of-the-mill drinking straw and a glass of water. If you have one of these humidifiers, this information alone is probably enough for you to figure out how to do it. For the rest of us, here are some pictures.
First, gather the humidifier, a straw (bendy or straight 
) and a glass of water. The glass I used had ice in it not by design, but because it was just what was on the counter when the idea occured to me.
Next, dip the straw about an inch into the glass and use your finger to block the other end of the straw thereby trapping the water in the straw. Obviously, the deeper you dip the straw, the more water it will hold. When I do this again, I'll probably dip it as far as it can go to hold as much water as possible.
Lastly, fit the watered-end of the straw into one of the holes in the humidifier top and then release your finger. The water will transfer to the sponge somewhat slowly, but effectively and with no mess.
Repeat as often as you have humidifier holes and/or as much as you think the sponge can hold before becoming dripping wet and... you're done. And you didn't even have to worry about drying the nooks and crannies on the outside of the humidifier...huzzah!
C.
This morning, I had a small "Aha!" thought on how to load it more easily and safely. All you need to do is use a standard, run-of-the-mill drinking straw and a glass of water. If you have one of these humidifiers, this information alone is probably enough for you to figure out how to do it. For the rest of us, here are some pictures.
First, gather the humidifier, a straw (bendy or straight ) and a glass of water. The glass I used had ice in it not by design, but because it was just what was on the counter when the idea occured to me. Next, dip the straw about an inch into the glass and use your finger to block the other end of the straw thereby trapping the water in the straw. Obviously, the deeper you dip the straw, the more water it will hold. When I do this again, I'll probably dip it as far as it can go to hold as much water as possible. Lastly, fit the watered-end of the straw into one of the holes in the humidifier top and then release your finger. The water will transfer to the sponge somewhat slowly, but effectively and with no mess. Repeat as often as you have humidifier holes and/or as much as you think the sponge can hold before becoming dripping wet and... you're done. And you didn't even have to worry about drying the nooks and crannies on the outside of the humidifier...huzzah!
C.
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