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Tests for presence of damaging moisture. Contact probes on 3' coiled cable. Dual reading scale provides relative and moisture percentages (10% - 28%) readings. Uses 9V battery. Instructions included. Tests hard or soft wood, concrete, plaster, carpet. Locate and trace Roof leaks, water seepage. Check surfaces before painting, laying floors or tile, Wallpapering. Select drier lumber. Dual reading scale gives relative (1-10) & moisture percentages 10-28% readings. Measures moisture from 10 to 28%; test hard/soft wood, concrete, plaster, carpet, and more. Rugged plastic housing.
From the Manufacturer
This meter offers additional features and performances beyond those of a regular moisture test tool. The meter's contact probes are at the end of a 3-foot coiled cable for detecting moisture in difficult to reach locations. The 10-point scale corresponds to moisture levels from 10 to 28%. Scale and reference chart correlate relative and moisture percentage readings. Test hard or soft wood, concrete, plaster, carpet, and more to determine the extent of moisture problems. Locate and trace roof leaks and water seepage and assess the extent of wet rot and hidden condensation. Requires one 9-volt battery.
srocks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2017
I had one of these for years but broke it so bought this as a replacement. Having the prongs on a wire is a big advantage over the other designs when you're up a ladder or squeezing into tight spaces and can't always have your head in the right place to read the meter. This overcomes that problem and I wouldn't be without it.
Dan in Baltimore
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013
I live in a Co-Op apartment building that self-manages all of its repairs. This year we have had a major issue issue with moisture working its with through the mortar of our three course brick building. The building will be 100 years old in 2015. We have questions about whether the moisture visible on our walls and ceiling was a piping problem or water from the elements. Also when we could see the staining caused by the moisture, we wondered if it was a new or old problem. Well, this very inexpensive and reliable meter has given us a tool to track the moisture in the wall and check for new moisture after a heavy rain or not. I convinced the Board of our Co-Op to purchase two more so that we would have enough on hand to monitor the highest frequency of issues at any one time. Mind you, though, that I found the only 6 volt battery that would work was the Duracell brand. I had tried Eveready unsuccessfully.
C. W. F.
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
Very useful in an RV.. or anywhere you suspect or need to verify moisture.. simple to use.. probes could be a bit more durable with less blunt tips for deeper penetration through carpeting, etc..
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2010
I used it to detect water in walls. works great. Compared to the price of $300+ units that I saw, this is signficantly cheaper. Some of the issues mentioned in other reviews are true. The unit is a little flimsy. If you are not careful, you could break the prongs (actually, where the prongs attach to the unit). But as long as you are careful in storing it, it should be fine.The battery issue is also valid. It does not have an auto shut off. So, it will drain battery if accidently left on. Also, the battery switchcan be easily switched to on while the unit is stored. So, while storing I simply unplug the battery and leave it disconnected. A little irritating but ok.One thing I found useful while using this unit: To check whether unit is working correctly (battery ok, etc.), first I put it in battery check mode. The needle should move all the way right. Then, switch to moisture check and touch both prongs with your fingers. This should show high humidity. Then, the unit is ready to use.Hope that the humidity level you find with this unit is in safe range!!
FFDR
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2010
We had house leaks and needed to continue to monitor the moisture level in the wood (ceiling) and drywall. My home inspector recommended this one as an inexpensive alternative to his $400+ Surveymaster moisture reader. However, this device was so inaccurate that made me doubt its usefulness.Off the dry wall, when the reading from Surveymaster was 22%, this one's was 15%. Two locations off the ceiling wood, Surveymaster vs. Sonin were 18% vs. 8%, and 12% vs 8%. All the readings were done on the same day by my experienced home inspector who used the devices in the exact same location w/ exact same direction (when pining into the ceiling) and tried to use the same force to minimize the error bar caused by mishandling.Sonin's readings were the same 8% even though there was a 10% difference in the readings from Surveymaster. 8%-12% would be considered ok for wood, but 18% is not. For example, mold remediation company would dry the ceiling wood below 16% before they put on the final coat. W/ such inaccuracy, I found it nearly impossible to have a good assessment on the situation and to take necessary actions.Another drawback of the product: the pins are not sharp at all comparing to the Surveymaster's. In test, the pins couldn't penetrate into some plywood area under the roof, and hence couldn't get any readings.In short, it is cheap for a reason. Use it w/ bucket load of grain of salt.
R. McCready
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2006
I actually bought this moisture meter to check the moisture content in my fire wood. For that it seems to work well. I just wanted to make sure the the wood I was selecting to burn wasn't too wet. No Problems there.I do expect to be buying another moisture meter for the wood that I use for furniture building as this one would be useless for that.I am pleased with it for what it does. Just don't expect too much from it.
The Lesser
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2005
Other than the fact that this product seems to have been constructed in someone's pre-school art class and its lack of versatility and its lack of sensitivity, this is a decent product for the money.Appearences:1> The front of this junk box says in overly large letters that this is indeed a 'MOISTURE METER'. Well, if you did not know that, then you probably are not buying it anyway.2> The moisture prongs are attached through a household plug's body giving it a grandpa's workbench feel.Use:1> the scaled meter bounces so wildly there is little time to determine the actual moisture content of the material you are probing. It might as well just have a red light and a green light to display moist vs. Not moist.2> It feels lightweight and ready to disintegrate at any moment - certainly not for prolongued or harsh use.3> On the bright side the corded probe is handy for reaching not so accessible areas.Overall:The price is low with good reason. If you are purchasing a water meter than most likely it is needed on the professional level. this meter dowes not cut the mustard for professional use. The yellow bound protimeter (preferably with non penetrating and penetrating sensors) is the choice to make. However, if all you are looking for is a BACKUP moisture meter, then this one fits the task well - at least from your wallet's perspective.
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