Most DIY'ers building outside wood projects that use pressure-treated lumber will want to use a moisture meter if they plan to paint the wood. This treated wood is never kiln-dried and arrives at the lumber yard "soaking wet" with the chemical treatment. With often 50-70% moisture content. Most outdoor/exterior paints will not adhere properly when painted on PT lumber that has a moisture content above 10% and over a season or two will end up peeling.
This meter is perfect for checking the drying progress on your PT wood. It can take weeks to get down to 10%. The needle point probes are ideal for penetrating down into the treatment slots on the wood for a true reading. Once I started monitoring the moisture content of my PT wood before painting, I've not had any problems with the paint making a good seal.
This meter has a small "computer" inside that you set what type of wood you will be testing since each species of wood has different conductivities the meter measures. Easy to read display. Accuracy appears to be very good when checking completely dry wood. Don't lose the paperwork that tells you the settings to use for the type of wood you are testing.
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Classify in 8 types of woods for selection: based on different types of wood materials
- A: Teak, Walnut, Afrormosia, Rubber Tree Imbuia, Kokrodua, Niove Bidinkala, Cork
- B: Keruing, White Poplar, Beech, Cedar, Tola
- C: Lauan, Ash, Elm, Fir, Maple, Padauk Oak
- D: Basswood, Larch, Pine, Birch
- E: Abura,Bitterwood, Cordia, Erimado, etc.
- F: Amboyna, Basswood, coachwood, etc
- G: Gequ, Nohor, Rubberwood, etc
- H: Cherry, Agba, Birch, Cedar, etc.
Two Measurement Modes:
Wood measuring:Our wood moisture detector 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.
Building Mater measuring: quickly know the moisture level in your walls, wood, and masonry can give you an estimate of the potential for moisture growth throughout your home and finding moisture is the first step in early leak prevention.
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STEP 1: 1. Please press the ON/OFF button to start the moisture meter. 2. Press the MODE to choose the measuring mode for wood or building material |
STEP 2: 1. Put the pins penetrate into the test surface, make sure it is stable to get the readings. 2. You can quickly know the %MC is Low (5-12%), Medium (12-17%) or High (17-60%). |
STEP 3: 1. When the readings is stable, press the HOLD button to hold the readings. 2. Memory function: If you have held the value and then turn off the instruction, you will see the same value when you turn on the device again. |
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Moisture content level, lets me know when I can use this material
The tool arrived as described. The box contained the tool which was wrapped in bubble wrap, two AAA batteries and an instruction sheet.Inspecting the tool; there are no visible indications of what material was used. Testing the outer shell via several methods, it appears to be plastic. The molding is quite good, with no irregularities, or formations that would indicate an over used die. It’s smooth on all surfaces inside and out and fits together tightly. The top lid stays secure to protect the prongs hidden beneath, which has several rows of dimples to help take it off which does take some effort.The display is lit from LEDs on the edge and the brightness of the screen characters are easy to see.The instructions are on a folded piece of paper which when opened is rather large. One side is the operating instructions in English only. Ok by me because I tear off all the excess that I don’t need which is ¾ of manuals / instructions. The other side is divided into two lists; list 1 is species of wood by generic terms i.e. Oak and the other is the botanical name and species.This list is important for understanding and operating the device.Testing and operation; The tool started booted quickly and was ready without any input or setting up.Two modes of operation are available which is done by pressing the mode/power button. This changes an images between a symbol of a “home” or a “tree”. Testing different environments and the ability to use the device for more than one application.The bottom of the screen has a series of letters from A to G that represents the species of the wood that is to be tested. This letter is determined from the list of species to be tested from the instructions.Testing was done on three different samples that I had laying around. Live Oak, Walnut Crotch and Ash.Testing at several points indicated various states of moisture content, although the selection process was challenging for the Live Oak. I compared the reading to another testing unit that is several times more expensive, and found that the readings were nearly identical. The other device is easier to use because the selection of species is limited or A or B, Soft or Hard wood.Critique of this aspect will require a copy be made of species I mostly work with, which varies but manageable, reducing it to legible font. I did not come with a bag or enclosure but have an extra camera bag that it fits in and the cheatsheet.The prongs are sharp, but there are is only the one set. The other unit has two, long and short.Overall I’m pleased with the purchase and had it on my wish list for some time. Great value/
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
Inspecting the tool; there are no visible indications of what material was used. Testing the outer shell via several methods, it appears to be plastic. The molding is quite good, with no irregularities, or formations that would indicate an over used die. It’s smooth on all surfaces inside and out and fits together tightly. The top lid stays secure to protect the prongs hidden beneath, which has several rows of dimples to help take it off which does take some effort.
The display is lit from LEDs on the edge and the brightness of the screen characters are easy to see.
The instructions are on a folded piece of paper which when opened is rather large. One side is the operating instructions in English only. Ok by me because I tear off all the excess that I don’t need which is ¾ of manuals / instructions. The other side is divided into two lists; list 1 is species of wood by generic terms i.e. Oak and the other is the botanical name and species.
This list is important for understanding and operating the device.
Testing and operation; The tool started booted quickly and was ready without any input or setting up.
Two modes of operation are available which is done by pressing the mode/power button. This changes an images between a symbol of a “home” or a “tree”. Testing different environments and the ability to use the device for more than one application.
The bottom of the screen has a series of letters from A to G that represents the species of the wood that is to be tested. This letter is determined from the list of species to be tested from the instructions.
Testing was done on three different samples that I had laying around. Live Oak, Walnut Crotch and Ash.
Testing at several points indicated various states of moisture content, although the selection process was challenging for the Live Oak. I compared the reading to another testing unit that is several times more expensive, and found that the readings were nearly identical. The other device is easier to use because the selection of species is limited or A or B, Soft or Hard wood.
Critique of this aspect will require a copy be made of species I mostly work with, which varies but manageable, reducing it to legible font. I did not come with a bag or enclosure but have an extra camera bag that it fits in and the cheatsheet.
The prongs are sharp, but there are is only the one set. The other unit has two, long and short.
Overall I’m pleased with the purchase and had it on my wish list for some time. Great value/
Moisture content level, lets me know when I can use this material
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
The tool arrived as described. The box contained the tool which was wrapped in bubble wrap, two AAA batteries and an instruction sheet.Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
Inspecting the tool; there are no visible indications of what material was used. Testing the outer shell via several methods, it appears to be plastic. The molding is quite good, with no irregularities, or formations that would indicate an over used die. It’s smooth on all surfaces inside and out and fits together tightly. The top lid stays secure to protect the prongs hidden beneath, which has several rows of dimples to help take it off which does take some effort.
The display is lit from LEDs on the edge and the brightness of the screen characters are easy to see.
The instructions are on a folded piece of paper which when opened is rather large. One side is the operating instructions in English only. Ok by me because I tear off all the excess that I don’t need which is ¾ of manuals / instructions. The other side is divided into two lists; list 1 is species of wood by generic terms i.e. Oak and the other is the botanical name and species.
This list is important for understanding and operating the device.
Testing and operation; The tool started booted quickly and was ready without any input or setting up.
Two modes of operation are available which is done by pressing the mode/power button. This changes an images between a symbol of a “home” or a “tree”. Testing different environments and the ability to use the device for more than one application.
The bottom of the screen has a series of letters from A to G that represents the species of the wood that is to be tested. This letter is determined from the list of species to be tested from the instructions.
Testing was done on three different samples that I had laying around. Live Oak, Walnut Crotch and Ash.
Testing at several points indicated various states of moisture content, although the selection process was challenging for the Live Oak. I compared the reading to another testing unit that is several times more expensive, and found that the readings were nearly identical. The other device is easier to use because the selection of species is limited or A or B, Soft or Hard wood.
Critique of this aspect will require a copy be made of species I mostly work with, which varies but manageable, reducing it to legible font. I did not come with a bag or enclosure but have an extra camera bag that it fits in and the cheatsheet.
The prongs are sharp, but there are is only the one set. The other unit has two, long and short.
Overall I’m pleased with the purchase and had it on my wish list for some time. Great value/
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020
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Mr S C Harrison
Good easy to use tool
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2020
Amazon Customer
Works well when all information is at hand.
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2022