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SaleBestseller No. 1 −40%
General Tools MMD4E Digital Moisture Meter, Water Leak Detector, Moisture Tester, Pin Type, Backlit LCD Display With Audible and Visual High-Medium-Low Moisture Content Alerts, Grays
- HUMIDITY SENSOR: Our handy meter tool can quickly determine what level of remediation is needed to keep your family safe from black mold. High levels of dampness that go untreated are the leading cause of harmful fungus growth in the home.
- WATER LEAK DETECTOR: Finding the moisture content in your wood or drywall is the first step in early prevention. Continuously check and test suspicious water stains around the house so you can determine whether the area is wet or has already dried. Low, medium and high moisture tones and on-screen icons, Reading HOLD button
- MOISTURE READER: The mold test features large 0.3" high digits in a backlit LCD for quick and easy detecting. Our mildew scanner includes extra 8mm stainless steel pins, a protective cap that doubles as a calibration checker, and a “9V” battery.
- MOLD TESTER: For an accurate test read, stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you're measuring. The gauge has a broad range of 5 - 50% for wood and 1.5 - 33% for building materials such as concrete and drywall.
- GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.
Bestseller No. 2
TopTes TS-630 Wood Moisture Meter for Firewood/Drywall, 2.25-inch LCD Screen with 3 Color Backlight Dry-Moisture-Wet Display, 2 Mode 7 Calibration Scales - Orange
- Easy to Read with Large LCD Screen: This wood moisture meter is easy to get an accurate reading from the surface of materials and displays accurate moisture readings on the 2.25" big screen. Use this handheld meter to check the moisture content in firewood or drywall, it can stand up on the table, the moisture content is displayed with a bar graph and percentage (_%RH) on the screen. Date Hold and Max/Min function is used to freezes readings, useful for writing down data
- Tricolor Backlight Display, Easy to Use: TopTes Moisture Meter TS-630 features an HD tri-color backlight to easily know if the wood/wall humidity is Dry, Moist, or Wet. Green backlight for Low moisture, orange backlight for middle moisture, and red moisture for high moisture. After selecting the mode, and putting pins into the firewood, easy and quick to get a visible alert from the clear screen
- Seven Calibration Scales, Two Material Mode: It is designed with built-in characteristic parameters of 7 calibration scales for wood and building material, ranging from 0.0% to 57%. This humidity meter is perfect for woodworking, water damage restoration, building construction, and home renovation. Easily Check and test suspicious water leaks around the wall/floor so you can quickly determine what level of remediation is needed
- Pin Type & Battery Operated: TopTes TS-630 moisture meter is a pin-type moisture meter and operates on batteries. With a high precision multi-material sensor, DON’T need calibration. It’ll support an accurate reading after inserting the stainless steel pins into the surface of the wood or building materials. It will auto shut off after 10 minutes of non-use to help save energy. A low-battery indicator will appear on the screen when the battery is running out
- What's in the Box: One TS-630 Moisture Meter, three AAA Batteries, one User Manual, one Carry Pouch, one Pair of Test Pins, one Mini Wrench
Bestseller No. 3
Pinless Moisture Meter - Povlen Wood Moisture Meter Digital Moisture Detector for Lumber Drywall Firewood Masonry Woodworking Plaster Floor Concrete Building with LCD Display Sound Alarm
- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭: Povlen moisture meter uses advanced sensor technology and a smart chip for precise, non-destructive moisture detection. It quickly measures moisture content using high-frequency electromagnetic waves
- 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞: Povlen wood moisture meter protects surfaces from pinholes and scratches, making it great for high-end wood and building materials. It quickly and accurately detects moisture content via the back sensor, saving you time
- 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬: Moisture meters has a large LCD color display with an analog bar. It alerts and shows readings when wood moisture hits the set value. If wall moisture exceeds 70%, the meter beeps, and the display turns red
- 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬: This pinless moisture meter sensor offers 4 measurement modes—SOFTWOOD, HARDWOOD, WALL, and MASONRY—suitable for various applications. Moisture meter for drywall and various materials like wood, concrete, cement, paper, carpet, etc
- 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: The meter provides quick, non-destructive moisture detection, making it ideal for homeowners, carpenters, floor installers, and inspectors to identify water leaks and infiltration problems
Bestseller No. 4
Rechargable Pinless Moisture Meter,Wood Moisture Meters for Walls, Firewood Floor Humidity Detector Lumber Humidity Tester Paper Cerimic Ceiling Firewood Cardboard Humidity Building Material (MT37)
- PROTECT WORK SURFACES: Pinless moisture meter comes with no pins on, so your walls and projects can be undamaged from pinholes, scuffing and scratching to figure out their moisture levels
- EASY TO READ AND USE: Moisture meter has Big backlit LCD screen and a three-color LED bar graph, HOLD button, auto power-off function, out of range alarm and low battery, 9V battery included
- FIRST STEP IN MOLD PREVENTION: by checking suspicious water stains with a moisture tester around the house, You can determine whether the area is wet (a perfect breeding ground for mold),but not tell the mold directly
- It reads 0-5% on drywall(gypsum panel): You are not recommended to make test on drywall, because the density of the drywall is too low to register a reading.(the actual readings will vary based on humidity and density of the material)
- Very Important TIPS one: The pinless moisture meter is penetrates up to 0.75inches deep, so wetter materials located below your subject material can also influence the readings, as can metal nails, workbench, your hand, etc
Bestseller No. 5
PREXISO Wood Moisture Meter - 7 in 1Digital Moisture Meter for Firewood, Woodworking, Walls, Home, Drywall, Paper, Floor - Moisture Reader, Pin-Type Water Leak Detector, Dampness Meter
- Accurate Pin-Type Measurement: Designed with 2 high precision pins. For an accurate test read, stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you're measuring. penetrate into the test surface and quickly know the moisture level in your walls, Remove all of the guesswork with this moisture detector
- Multifunctional Measurement: This moisture detector with 4 measurement modes: Single point measurement, Multi-point average measurement, Maximum and minimum measurement; And you can also measure the temperature and humidity of the environment
- Simple To Use: 2 sharp pins with probe cover effectively get the job done without risk of hurting you; Color backlit LCD screen with hold function quickly read measurement data; Temperature in C/F display and automatic power-off without operation. This moisture tester has sturdy, hand-friendly shape and rubber side grips let you take multiple measurements in comfort
- 7 in 1 Calibration For Pinpoint Accuracy: This firewood moisture meter features 7 calibration scales, so you can test multiple types of softwood, hardwood, building materials moisture content ranging from 0% to 57%
- PREXISO wood moisture detector is a great tool for manufacturers, flooring installers, inspectors, and lumber suppliers to easily check %MC (Moisture Content) before purchasing or using expensive lumber and hardwoods and avoid cracks, splits, warping. The moisture contents of wood products such as hardwood flooring, cabinets, furniture, lumber, slats, beams, plywood, paneling, conglomerates, window frames, forestry wood, rolled products, building materials and more can be measured
Bestseller No. 7
Pinless Moisture Meters Non-Invasive Digital Wood Moisture Tester Water Leak Detector for Wall,Lumber, building,Firewood,Humidity Tester (BLACK)
- PROTECT WORK SURFACES: Pinless moisture meter comes with no pins on, so your walls and projects can be undamaged from pinholes, scuffing and scratching to figure out their moisture levels
- EASY TO READ AND USE: Moisture meter has Big backlit LCD screen and a three-color LED bar graph, HOLD button, auto power-off function, out of range alarm and low battery, 9V battery included
- FIRST STEP IN MOLD PREVENTION: By checking suspicious water stains with a moisture tester around the house, You can determine whether the area is wet (a perfect breeding ground for mold),but not tell the mold directly
- It reads 0-5% on drywall(gypsum panel): You are not recommended to make test on drywall, because the density of the drywall is too low to register a reading (the actual readings will vary based on humidity and density of the material)
- Very Important TIPS one: The pinless moisture meter is penetrates up to 0.75inches deep, so wetter materials located below your subject material can also influence the readings, as can metal nails, workbench, your hand, etc
Bestseller No. 9
Wood Moisture Meter - Digital Moisture Detector Moisture Tester, Pin-Type Water Leak Detector Damp Tester Dampness Meter for Wood Building Material Firewood Walls Paper Floor (Sliver)
- ACCURATE & QUICK MEASURING: FIND HIDDEN WATER LEAKS IN WALLS AND SURFACES. Designed with 2 high precision pins, penetrate into the test surface and quickly know the moisture level in your walls,give you an estimate of the potential for moisture growth throughout your home.Tavool moisture meter for wood is the best way to identify the location of moisture buildup.NOTE:the Botanical name of RED OAK and WHITE OAK on the user manual list is “Quercus spp”, please switch to MODE “A” when testing
- PROFESSIONAL DEVICE FOR WOOD MEASURING: 8 CALIBRATION SCALES, FIND OUT THE %MC OF MANY DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES. Our wood moisture detector sensor is a great tool for manufacturers, flooring installers, inspectors, and lumber suppliers to quickly and easily scan the %MC (Moisture Content) in their wood products.You can quickly know the %MC is Low (5-12%), Medium (12-17%) or High (17-60%). Easily check %MC before purchasing or using expensive lumber and hardwoods and avoid cracks, splits, warping
- USER FRIENDLY, SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND: EASY TO USE,BIG LED DISPLAY with BACKLIT, HOLD FUNCTION. Our Digital Moisture Detector designed with Large easy-to-read Backlit LED screen, and Hold key freezes readings.Moreover, it features Memory function,Max/Min moisture measurement,Temperature in C/F display and Automatic Power-off in 10 minutes without operation. This MULTI-FUNTIONAL moisture tester has sturdy, hand-friendly shape and rubber side grips let you take multiple measurements in comfort
- TWO MEASURING MODE: DESIGNED WITH WOOD and BUILDING MATERIAL TO MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS. Tavool moisture meter tester is ideal to use in WOODWORKING, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURE RESTORATION and floor-laying.The moisture contents of wood products such as hardwood flooring, cabinets, furniture, lumber, slats, beams, plywood, paneling, conglomerates, window frames, forestry wood, rolled products, building materials and more can be measured. A MUST HAVE DEVICE TO MAKE YOUR WORK EAISER
- WHY CHOOSE TAVOOL MOISTURE METER: Features LED display, wide measuring range(Wood: 6%-60%, Building materials: 0-40%), strong stainless steel pins, automatic shutdown function(10minutes) hold on function, Lightweight and easy carrying. By using Tavool mositure meter for working, professionals can ensure that they have consistent results
SaleBestseller No. 10 −7%
Pinless Moisture Meter for Walls,Wood Moisture Meter for Lumber,Floor Water Leak Detector Lumber Moisture Tester on Softwood and Hardwood,Firewood, Masonry(Pinless moisture meter)
- Four Measurements:Easily set the wood species you need to measure. Offers a Relative (comparative) measurement
- Instant and Precise Readings: It reads to a depth of approximately 19 mm into the slab. Plus, the current reading can be captured via the hold function
- Non-destructive:Built with a non-damaging pinless sensor; Non-destructive in operation with no need to probe, pin, drill or mechanically damage the surface
- It reads 0-5% on pure drywall(gypsum panel) -You are unrecommened to make test on pure drywall, because the density of the pure drywall is too low to register a reading.(the actual readings will vary based on humidity and density of the material)
- Every RDINSCOS moisture meter comes with function to easily calibrate your meter,if you encounter any problems while using the device, please feel free to contact us at any time
BUYING GUIDE
For those who rely on firewood to heat their homes or simply enjoy the cozy warmth of a fireplace, having well-seasoned wood is essential. Burning wet wood not only produces less heat but also results in more creosote build-up in chimneys, increasing the risk of chimney fires. A moisture meter for firewood is a handy tool to determine the moisture content in your logs, ensuring they’re dry enough for optimal burning. But with various models available in the market, how do you select the best one? This guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider.
Type of Meter
- Pin vs. Pinless: Pin meters use two pins to penetrate the wood, measuring moisture through electrical resistance. They offer precise readings but can leave small holes. Pinless meters use sensors and don’t damage the wood, but they may be slightly less accurate on rough or uneven surfaces.
Accuracy
- A moisture meter’s primary purpose is to provide accurate readings. Ideally, look for a model that can measure within a 1% margin of error.
Moisture Range
- Firewood is generally considered ready for burning when its moisture content is below 20%. However, a good moisture meter should have a range between 5% to 40% or more to cater to varying drying stages.
Calibration
- Some meters come pre-calibrated for firewood, while others might need manual calibration. A device with easy calibration will ensure that you get accurate readings over time.
Ease of Use
- An intuitive design, clear display, and straightforward controls make the meter user-friendly. Some models also come with color-coded alerts to indicate moisture levels quickly.
Durability
- If you’re frequently checking firewood, it’s essential to have a robust and durable meter. Look for moisture meters made from high-quality materials and those that offer protective covers or cases.
Battery Life
- Since many moisture meters for firewood are battery-operated, consider the battery life and type. Some models come with a low-battery indicator, which can be a helpful feature.
Additional Features
- Some advanced models come with features like temperature compensation (to improve accuracy in various climates), multiple wood species settings, or even data storage capabilities.
Price and Warranty
- There’s a broad price range for moisture meters based on their features and brand. Determine your essential requirements and set a budget. However, remember that reliability and accuracy are paramount.
- A warranty can give you peace of mind, ensuring that you’re covered if any issues arise with the meter.
When it comes to burning firewood efficiently and safely, moisture content plays a critical role. Investing in a reliable moisture meter for firewood can make a world of difference, ensuring you get the most out of every log you burn. Whether you’re a homeowner, a professional lumberjack, or someone who loves camping trips, this guide will help you select the best moisture meter tailored to your needs. Happy burning!
