- Great for identifying leaks in roofs, floors and walls
- Reads moisture content over 2 separate ranges
- 10-LED bar graph provides accuracy to within +/- 1%
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About This Product
The General Tools Pin-Type Moisture Meter with LED Bar Graph Display is perfect for detecting the water content in a variety of materials to help ensure the appropriate level of surface dryness before painting, sealing or treating. Ten LED lights in green, yellow and red clearly indicate moisture contents ranging from 7% to 35% to help ensure precise readings every time. Whether you're a professional contractor or a conscientious homeowner, this ultra-sensitive moisture meter helps you easily detect hidden leaks in wood, plaster and carpet. This analog meter provides accurate moisture-level readings and is great for new home inspections, locating roof leaks or even selecting dry lumber at the yard.
Highlights
- Use to detect water content in wood, plaster, drywall and carpet materials to help ensure appropriate levels of surface dryness before painting, sealing or treating
- Use in the restoration business to check if there is moisture in carpets and subflooring
- Locates and helps identify water leaks in roofs, floors and walls
- Reads moisture content over two separate ranges (7% to 15% and 16% to 35%) for a variety of applications
- Protective cap doubles as calibration checker
- Equipped with replaceable 3/8 in. long stainless steel pins
- Full and low battery indications
- Requires 9-Volt battery (sold separately)
- Return Policy
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Features | Audible Alert |
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Included | Reference Scale |
Material Compatibility | Concrete, Drywall, Wood |
Power Source | Battery Operated |
Probe Type | Pin |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
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Questions & Answers
Why do I get the same reading on high and low? Which one is correct?
Be sure to hold the unit still, and allow the unit about 15 seconds to settle on a reading. If the Low and High readings are the same still, your unit may be defective. Contact us at 212-431-6100 ext. 6 or email techsupport@generaltools.com.
Will this meter work to test the moisture level in cannabis?
This unit was not designed for this purpose, however we do have customers who use this unit for this exact purpose. Keep in mind that equivalence values on readings will not be exact, as the unit is calibrated and designed for wood moisture testing.
if a pin is lost or damaged how/or can I replace it. if replaceable what is the cost?
They can be purchased, here is the link to General Tools website where you can check price and availability using the buy now button. https://www.generaltools.com/replacement-pins-for-mm1e-mmd4e-mmd8p-mmd900-mmd950-and-mmh800
Does it GIVE me and idea of Mold detection in the area basement
No, this does not give you an idea of mold detection in the area basement.
Can i buy this at home depot store
NOT IN STORES BUT SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY ON HD.COM
Does this detect mold?
NO THIS DEDECTS ONLY MOISTURE NOT MOLD
No, just measures the current between the two prongs. If humid, more current.
New hardwood floor boards and your existing subfloor need to have between 6% and 12% moisture and both readings shouldn't vary by more than 4% of each other. This inexpensive meter appears to be just what I need for the job, but can anyone confirm? My flooring guide talks about "species specific" meter readings and changing settings depending on the species of wood. Does this meter have different settings for different materials? The new floor is 3/4 solid Acacia. I'd test these boards from the bottom and sides to conceal the pin holes... how deep does the pin have to go into the wood?
insert pins at max depth of 1/4"
Is this meter helpful to use on firewood? To see if it's seasoned long enough?
Buying a cord of wood only to have it delivered and realize it works better putting out a fire then sustaining one sucks. Most species should be under 20% MC in the center of a log.
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Great for homeowners and restorers checking moisture levels before painting or treating. Detects leaks in roofs, floors, and walls. | Ideal for home inspectors, this mini moisture meter offers accurate readings for wood and building materials with audible alerts. | Ideal for homeowners and contractors accurately measuring moisture in wood and building materials for inspections, restorations, and pre-treatment assessments. | Suitable for both professionals and home users seeking precise moisture detection in wood and drywall. |
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