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We’ll try not to gush, but the Lignomat moisture meter is pretty much everything you need from a moisture meter, and it’s by far the easiest to use in the group. Digital moisture meter, suitable for use on woods, bamboo, paper, wood fibre articles and building materials. Once the meter is calibrated to test drywall, operate the moisture meter normally according to product instructions. If you’re only looking for a simple tool which can read moisture content and tell you if the logs you have are ready to use, then a basic moisture meter will be sufficient. The only real drawback of the Proster is that it’s for wood use only, meaning it isn’t very helpful for locating leaks or moisture in building materials.

An affordable humidity meter you may want to consider for your caravan or motorhome is the ThermoPro. Pinless meters exhibit technology for quickly and easily measuring moisture content in a piece of wood or other smooth-surface materials, such as drywall. And if the loud beeps start to get on your nerves and you’d rather look at the LCD display for your moisture readings, you can turn off the noise.Additionally, it also has the ability to measure low, medium, and high levels of moisture, which adds to its versatility. Pin meters, on the other hand, measure a specific spot and are sometimes considered a more accurate meter. A pinless moisture meter works by detecting how waveforms are affected by the presence of moisture in a material. Smaller, more precise scales provide more accurate measurement and frequently come in meters used in the flooring and fine carpentry industry to ensure optimal moisture percentage. Choosing the best moisture meter for your needs is essential for any job that requires accurate readings of moisture levels.

Unfortunately, during our repeated testing of this model, it consistently read 4% moisture and the unit could not be recalibrated after multiple attempts. This unit is designed to meet the demands of the budget-conscious user, and it’s relatively easy to use both settings. Measuring Principle: Electrical Resistance • Electrodes: 8mm Integrated Replaceable Electrodes • Measuring Range: Wood: 6-44%; Mat. If it goes above 17% then the drywall may need to be replaced as this is a sign that it has experienced water damage.

The Extech MO55 is a combination of pin and pinless meters that makes it easier to measure the moisture content of all types of wood. Large dual graphical LCD, displays moisture in wood and other building materials plus air temperature and relative humidity. Moisture meters are often used to identify issues and any structural damage that may have resulted from a build-up of moisture. You can use this device for measuring the moisture content in concrete, mortar, wallboard, and cardboard.