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Pin-Type Digital Moisture Meter with LCD Display

  • 3% accuracy and 0.1% resolution
  • LCD display with low-battery indicator
  • Great for home inspections, renovations, roof leaks and more
$ 23 40
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Product Overview

  • 3% accuracy and 0.1% resolution
  • LCD display with low-battery indicator
  • Great for home inspections, renovations, roof leaks and more
The General Tools Pin-Type Digital Moisture Meter with LCD Display offers accurate moisture-level readings for wood, plaster and drywall. Use the moisture meter during a home inspection, when you pick up lumber or before painting drywall. This meter has a jumbo LCD display with a low-battery indicator.
  • Measures water content of wood and building materials with 3% accuracy and 0.1% resolution
  • Helpful for new home inspections and home restorations, locating roof leaks or selecting dry lumber at the yard
  • Helps ensure appropriate levels of surface dryness before painting, sealing or treating wood or drywall
  • Overall measurement range of 5 to 50% for wood and 1.5 to 33% for building materials
  • Separate low, medium and high scales, icons and tones for wood and building materials
  • Built-in low battery indicator for energy conservation
  • LCD display with hold button to freeze/hold reading
  • Pin length: 0.3 in. (8 mm)



  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

Product Overview

  • 3% accuracy and 0.1% resolution
  • LCD display with low-battery indicator
  • Great for home inspections, renovations, roof leaks and more
Model #: MMD4E
Internet #: 100651808

The General Tools Pin-Type Digital Moisture Meter with LCD Display offers accurate moisture-level readings for wood, plaster and drywall. Use the moisture meter during a home inspection, when you pick up lumber or before painting drywall. This meter has a jumbo LCD display with a low-battery indicator.

  • Measures water content of wood and building materials with 3% accuracy and 0.1% resolution
  • Helpful for new home inspections and home restorations, locating roof leaks or selecting dry lumber at the yard
  • Helps ensure appropriate levels of surface dryness before painting, sealing or treating wood or drywall
  • Overall measurement range of 5 to 50% for wood and 1.5 to 33% for building materials
  • Separate low, medium and high scales, icons and tones for wood and building materials
  • Built-in low battery indicator for energy conservation
  • LCD display with hold button to freeze/hold reading
  • Pin length: 0.3 in. (8 mm)



  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

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Specifications

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)
8
Product Height (in.)
6
Product Width (in.)
2.6

Details

Battery Power Type
Alkaline
Battery Size
9-volt
Control Type
Digital
Display Type
LCD
Electrical Tools Features
Abrasion-Proof Display Lens,Audible Alert,Automatic Calibration,Backlit,Data Hold,Interchangeable Pins/Probes
External Electrode
Not Supported
Maximum Moisture Reading (%)
50.0
Maximum Sense Depth (in.)
.25
Measureable Materials
Wood, Plaster, Construction Supplies
Measures/Detects
Moisture
Minimum moisture reading (%)
5.0
Number of Batteries Required
1.0
Product Weight (lb.)
0.18lb
Returnable
90-Day
Test Meter Type
Moisture Meter
Tools Product Type
Test Meter

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year

Specifications

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)
8
Product Height (in.)
6
Product Width (in.)
2.6

Details

Battery Power Type
Alkaline
Battery Size
9-volt
Control Type
Digital
Display Type
LCD
Electrical Tools Features
Abrasion-Proof Display Lens,Audible Alert,Automatic Calibration,Backlit,Data Hold,Interchangeable Pins/Probes
External Electrode
Not Supported
Maximum Moisture Reading (%)
50.0
Maximum Sense Depth (in.)
.25
Measureable Materials
Wood, Plaster, Construction Supplies
Measures/Detects
Moisture
Minimum moisture reading (%)
5.0
Number of Batteries Required
1.0
Product Weight (lb.)
0.18lb
Returnable
90-Day
Test Meter Type
Moisture Meter
Tools Product Type
Test Meter

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year

Questions & Answers

3% accuracy sounds worthless. Do they mean 97% accuracy??

3% accuracy sounds worthless. Do they mean 97% accuracy??
Asked by: William
+2% to -2%
Answered by: cgran009
Date published: 2019-05-24

Would the Pin-Type Dig. Meter w/ LCD Display be useful to check the the moisture in debarked spli...

Would the Pin-Type Dig. Meter w/ LCD Display be useful to check the the moisture in debarked split, 16 inch hard wood, firewood?
Asked by: woodburner
yes, anything the prongs can penetrate.
Answered by: RookieTurner
Date published: 2019-06-11

will it detect moisture in wood covered with a thin layer of fiberglass

Asked by: GJ
No. You would need to puncture through the fiberglass or grind off a spot.
Answered by: Mike
Date published: 2019-06-10

if I need to test the drywall, what mode that I need to choose, the wood or the building material? Thanks

Asked by: ryan
Building materials.
Answered by: Mike
Date published: 2019-06-10
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Customer Reviews

Pin-Type Digital Moisture Meter with LCD Display is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 102.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Less expensive than many other similar products, this device measures the percentage moisture con... Less expensive than many other similar products, this device measures the percentage moisture content very quickly and is consistent along the same piece being measured (within a percent or two). it is very easy to operate and turns itself off after several minutes of inactivity.
Date published: 2019-06-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Of course, I am counting on the reading to be accurate. That said, the meter provided instant, sp... Of course, I am counting on the reading to be accurate. That said, the meter provided instant, specific data for me to determine the best time to stain my new pressure treated deck with an oil based stain.
Date published: 2019-04-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the fact that pin protectors and a cover were supplied with the meter. The LEDs indicate ... I like the fact that pin protectors and a cover were supplied with the meter. The LEDs indicate whether the reading is high, medium or low. Readings with this meter compared with another meter I have.
Date published: 2019-04-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrific tool. It is easy to use, reliable, and... Terrific tool. It is easy to use, reliable, and durable. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2019-05-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from 4 Star Review Rating provided by a verified purchaser
Date published: 2019-05-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works as advertised. Works as advertised.
Date published: 2019-06-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Didnt work... Didnt work
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect... Perfect
Date published: 2019-06-11
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