3 best moisture tester for wood

Product description

The General Tools MMD4E Pin-Style Digital Moisture Meter provides accurate moisture level reading to detect leaks, dampness and moisture in wood, walls, ceiling, carpet and firewood. It is an essential tool for assessing water damage and remediation efforts after flooding from storms, hurricanes, roof leaks or broken pipes to discover hidden water damage in floors, walls and under carpets. By checking suspicious water stains with a moisture tester around the house, you can determine whether the area is wet (a perfect breeding ground for mold) or has long since dried. This water leak detector also is helpful for new home inspections and home restorations, locating roof leaks or simply to ensure firewood is ready to burn. It also ensures the appropriate level of surface dryness before painting, sealing or treating wood or drywall. The moisture meter is easy to use: simply stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you are measuring in order to get a read-out. Overall measurement range of 5 to 50% for wood and 1.5 to 33% for building materials. The backlit, large, easy-to-read digits and clearly-designed LED alerts tell you immediately if the moisture content is high, medium or low. Plus, the moisture meter has audible high, medium, low alerts so you will be able to hear the level even if you are in a dark or awkward space where you can’t see the screen. The sturdy, ergonomic shape and rubber side grips allow for comfort even when using for multiple measurements. Every moisture meter also feature a hold function to freeze a reading to read later, auto power off and a low battery indicator. Every package includes extra 0.3 in. (8mm) stainless steel pins, a protective cap that doubles as a calibration checker and a “9V” battery.

SPECIFICATIONS • Measurement ranges: 5 to 50%WME (Wood Moisture Equivalent) for wood, 1.5 to 33% for building materials

• Moisture measurement accuracy/resolution: ±3%/0.1%

• Pin length: 0.3 in. (8mm)

• Wood moisture scales: 5 to 11.9% (low); 12 to 15.9% (medium); 16 to 50% (high)

• Building materials scales: 1.5 to 16.9% (low); 17 to 19.9% (medium); 20 to 33% (high)

• Display size and type: 99.9 count backlit LCD with 0.3 in. (8mm) high digits

• Auto power off: After 3 minutes of inactivity

• Dimensions: 6.0 x 2.6 x 0.8 in. (152 x 66 x 20 mm) • Weight: 3 oz. (86g)

• Power source: "9V" battery (included)

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• DETECT MOISTURE- Determine the moisture content of wood and other building materials (like drywall) or check water damaged areas to see if moisture is still present
• FIRST STEP IN MOLD PREVENTION - By checking suspicious water stains with a moisture tester around the house, you can determine whether the area is wet (a perfect breeding ground for mold) or has long since dried
• ACCURACY- Stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you are measuring in order to get a read-out. Overall measurement range of 5 to 50% for wood and 1. 5 to 33% for building materials as well as low, medium and high moisture tones and colored green, yellow and red LED visual alerts
• EASY TO READ AND USE- Large 0. 3 in. (8mm) high digits in a backlit LCD display for quick and easy viewing plus a hold function to freeze a reading, auto power off and a low battery indicator
• INCLUDES- Extra 0. 3 in. (8mm) stainless steel pins, protective cap that doubles as a calibration checker and a “9V” battery

User questions & answers

Question:	made in USA
Answer:	Nathan, Thanks for the question. The Moisture Range on this Hand Held meter for CORN is 10 - 40%. However, the clear plastic funnel which is provided to assist with consistent filling of the test cell, will not work well on corn over say 25 - 30%. This is due to the lack of flowability in the higher moisture content. I would suggest that you still fill the funnel, but pour the sample back out the large end at just 1 - 2" above the test cell. EVERY TIME and at the same Rate. With this consistency, you would have much greater repeatability between different tests. I would also suggest using the feature to average three readings to allow for some fill variation. Hope that this has help with the operation of the meter. Tom Runyon Seedburo Equipment Co.
Question:	I have a wooden floor that is swelling little bit. I know I had a small water leak. Can this tool help me to check if there is moisture underneath
Answer:	Not on the standard instrument, but YES, Long Grain and Medium Grain Rough Rice have recently been added to the available Calibration list. These would need to be substituted on the list, for example, Oats and Milo could come off and we add in the Long Grain & Medium Grain Rough Rice. Just let us know at the time you place your order and we will make this substitution free of charge. Seedburo Equipment Co.
Question:	Can I use this product to rule out a plumbing leak under my concrete bathroom floor. The outer bathroom wall is concrete & paint is bubbling
Answer:	Es el mismo equipo, la unica diferencia es que el GACMINI2500 es mas preciso.
Question:	accuracy
Answer:	Thank you for your question. No, the GACMINI testers do not test frozen grains, only the GAC2500UGMA or GAC2500AGRI have the capability of reading this much lower temperature and compensating for this in the calibration. You can view a list of the available calibrations for the MINI testers at the following website: http://cal.dickey-john.com/calibrations.aspx Please let us know if you have any other questions - Kathy at Seedburo Equipment Company

Product features

Water Damage is the First Sign of Mold

Finding moisture is the first step in early mold prevention. High levels of moisture that go untreated are the main cause for harmful mold growth in the home.

With the MMD4E moisture meter, use the pin sensors to find the moisture content in your wood or drywall. This will help you know if you need to dry the existing materials or replace with brand new ones.

Quickly determine what level of remediation is needed to keep your family safe with the MMD4E moisture meter by General Tools!

• 【ACCURATE & QUICK MEASURING】- FIND HIDDEN WATER LEAKS IN WALLS AND SURFACES. Designed with 2 high precision pins, penetrate into the test surface and quickly know the moisture level in your walls,give you an estimate of the potential for moisture growth throughout your home.Tavool moisture meter for wood is the best way to identify the location of moisture buildup.NOTE:the Botanical name of RED OAK and WHITE OAK on the user manual list is “Quercus spp”, please switch to MODE “A” when testing!
• 【PROFESSIONAL DEVICE FOR WOOD MEASURING】- 8 CALIBRATION SCALES, FIND OUT THE %MC OF MANY DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES. Our wood moisture detector sensor is a great tool for manufacturers, flooring installers, inspectors, and lumber suppliers to quickly and easily scan the %MC (Moisture Content) in their wood products.You can quickly know the %MC is Low (5-12%), Medium (12-17%) or High (17-60%). Easily check %MC before purchasing or using expensive lumber and hardwoods and avoid cracks, splits, warping.
• 【USER FRIENDLY, SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND】- EASY TO USE,BIG LED DISPLAY with BACKLIT, HOLD FUNCTION. Our Digital Moisture Detector designed with Large easy-to-read Backlit LED screen, and Hold key freezes readings.Moreover, it features Memory function,Max/Min moisture measurement,Temperature in C/F display and Automatic Power-off in 10 minutes without operation. This MULTI-FUNTIONAL moisture tester has sturdy, hand-friendly shape and rubber side grips let you take multiple measurements in comfort.
• 【TWO MEASURING MODE】- DESIGNED WITH WOOD and BUILDING MATERIAL TO MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS. Tavool moisture meter tester is ideal to use in WOODWORKING, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURE RESTORATION and floor-laying.The moisture contents of wood products such as hardwood flooring, cabinets, furniture, lumber, slats, beams, plywood, paneling, conglomerates, window frames, forestry wood, rolled products, building materials and more can be measured. A MUST HAVE DEVICE TO MAKE YOUR WORK EAISER.
• 【WHY CHOOSE TAVOOL MOISTURE METER】-Features LED display, wide measuring range(Wood: 6%-60%, Building materials: 0-40%), strong stainless steel pins, automatic shutdown function(10minutes) hold on function, Lightweight and easy carrying. By using Tavool mositure meter for working, professionals can ensure that they have consistent results!

• 【Wide Use】 This Digital Moisture Meter is perfect for wood, firewood, logs, cardboard, paper and so on.
• 【High Accurate Measure】 Measuring wood by sensitive electrode pins at the range of 0-99.9% and accuracy is less than ±0.5%.
• 【4 Modes】 You can switch different modes according to 4 wood groups, including approximately 50 species of wood, which makes measure more accurate.
• 【Convenient Design】 Large HD LCD with Data Hold function to show measure results; Auto power off to save battery power (battery NOT include); Low battery icon display. Ergonomic design provides great hand feeling.
• 【Economic Material】 Made of ABS Plastic for superior durability. Comes with environmental packaging.

User questions & answers

Question:	How long are the pins
Answer:	The only function that requires solar power is the light sensing function which will indicate, even indoors a relative reading on how much light you are receiving at the test location. The ph and moisture function rely on natural electrical conductivity of the soil, this is achieved via the dissimilar metals at the tips, no power source is necessary.
Question:	does the meter make any beeping when it detects moisture or is it silent
Answer:	Since soil most often is in/close to neutral state (with pH value of 7), it is highly likely that you find the needle in display window stay still (because the default pH value is set at somewhere between 7 and 8) when you use it to test the pH value of soil. Customers sometimes are misled by this appearance and hence regard the tester as a defective unit by mistake.
Question:	sheetrock setting
Answer:	Kindly NOTE: The pH function of this soil tester can not be applied to test pH value of any other liquid Kindly Note: Do not use it to test pure water or other liquids. It can only be used to measure soil
Question:	Will this work on mesquite? If so what setting
Answer:	About as sturdy as a 1/16" dowel I would say. anything more than a few pounds of pressure will probably bend it. I have not had any trouble though; if too hard, just take a sample some other place!

Product features

Proster Digital Wood Moisture Meter Handheld LCD Moisture Tester Damp Moisture Tester Detector

Features:

Displays wood moisture in LCD

Use on wood, paper, cardboard, etc

Measurement principle: Electrical resistance

Auto power off conserves battery energy, Data hold functionBuilt-in battery check and low battery icon display

Complete with protective cap, and carrying case

Memory contains 4 wood groups with calibrations for approximately 50 species of wood

Specification:

Measurement principle: Electrical resistance

Range: 0~99.9% wood

Resolution: 0.1%

Accuracy: ±0.5%

Electrode length: 10mm (0.4")

Electrode pins: Integrated

Auto Power Off: After approx.15 minutes

How to use ：

STEP 1: Take off the protection cap of the meter, and press "POWER" button

STEP 2: Press "MODE" to select matching wood groups

STEP 3: Pushed the pins into the wood, and it displays reading

STEP 4: Until the reading stability， Press "HOLD", and you can read the record.

STEP 5: Press "POWER" button to close the device, or 15m Auto power off function save your battery

Wood species Group Table ：

A: Teak Walnut Afromosia Rubber tree

B: Keruing White poplar Beech Cedar Tola

C: Lauan Ash Elm Fir Maple Padauk Tola

D: Basswood Larch Pine Birch

Wide Use

It is perfect for wood, firewood, logs, cardboard, paper, concrete and many kinds of wall such as lime wall, plaster wall, brick wall and so on.

Package list

1*Digital LCD Wood Meter

1* Instruction manual

1* Battery