For this section, we will discuss the best moisture meter products on the market. We will look at the advantages of each of the products discussed, what design features they have, what tech features they have, their displays, their measure range, power source as well as list their pros and cons. General Tools MMD4E Moisture Meter On top of that, concrete can be mixed differently and as a result, have different densities and physical properties. This affects the moisture-holding capacity of the slab and what MC% is considered safe and acceptable.

You may have come across this in your research, there is also a separate category of meters available for measuring the moisture content of the soil. This is helpful for gardeners monitoring the soil conditions for indoor or outdoor plants. I have included one of these in the list below if you are interested. Wood: Moisture meters designed specifically for wood can be used to determine whether wooden floors and subfloors have the appropriate moisture content. Testing should be performed at several locations, and then averaged out to determine overall content. BS 8201:2011, Code of practice for installation of flooring on wood and wood-based panels provides general guidance for determining moisture in wood flooring; however, it is important to take the environment into account when determining whether the moisture content is at the correct level or not. There are four different modes on this digital moisture meter, suitable for different wood species. This is a handy function for a knowledgeable woods-person as you’re more likely to be handling a variety of wood types. Drywall with a moisture content reading of 15 or below is acceptable while using your Orion® moisture meter in Relative Measurement mode. Any reading above 15 could be a concern. Repeat this process several times on other areas of the surface. This will maximise the accuracy of your measurements by taking multiple readings and allowing you to find the average. This is best done on wood surfaces.Join our community forum where you can search existing queries as well as reach out to our support team The key advantage of this model is that it combines two types of moisture meters in one device, so you can easily choose between pin-type and pinless methods. Perfect for building restoration projects, the MO55 is also useful for moisture detection under carpets and on floors. The 122-gram device comes with two pins, a protective cap, and a 9V battery. When used in the pinless mode, the tool measures moisture up to 25 mm deep. Unlike the Bosch model that uses LED lights to show the results of measurements, the MO55 features icons displaying the high, medium, and low levels of moisture. Additionally, it produces an audible alert that beeps faster as the level of moisture raises.

To get an accurate reading from soft materials like soil, you can push the pair of probes all the way in. Otherwise, you’ll only get a surface reading.

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If you sell firewood, customers will want to know its moisture content, so it’s great to be able to provide this figure. The best way to know if the values on a reference scale are normal or not is to compare them to a “normal” sample. The methods being used to measure moisture differ not only according to material and application but also according to country. The international Rilem Group has set up a technical committee (designation: 248-MMB) dedicated to quantifying measuring techniques across materials and across countries. This five year study hopes to result in an exchange of information that provides good practice guidance regarding industry application of measurement, including exploring the possibility of new alternatives to traditional measuring techniques. To read more about the Rilem technical committee and its findings, please visit: Methods of measuring moisture in building materials and structures. BS 8215:1991 Code of practice for design and installation of damp-proof courses in masonry construction