Questions and Answers for General Tools Combo Pin and Pinless Moisture Meter for Water Damage and Mold Prevention

A:  No, these units detect high levels of conductivity which usually indicates moisture in an area. Mold detection would require an air quality tester or a swab test kit.

A:  No, these units are not capable of detecting moisture in concrete. You will need to purchase a specific "concrete moisture meter".

A:  Yes, however do keep in mind that if the metal enters the scanning area you will see false positives on the readings. Additionally, there is no mode for insulation so readings will not be calibrated properly for this use. The readings you take will need to be comparative, measure a confirmed dry area of the insulation and compare further readings to those in order to search for the leak.