Stihl 15411852 Wood Moisture Meter for Firewood Humidity Measuring Device

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The first thing that you need to understand while buying moisture meters is that there are two types of moisture meters available in the market that are pin meters and pinless meters. To measure the electrical resistance, a pin-type moisture meter generally has two pins that act as electrodes to flow the electricity after they are inserted into the wood. If you are looking for an accurate and fast moisture meter with slightly advanced technology, the Mini-Ligno E/D moisture meter from Lignomat can be a great option for you.

At the end of the day, it’s a basic device for measuring the moisture content of wood, and that’s what it does. Occasionally gives a different reading just a few millimetres away from the original, which has led to some users questioning its accuracyFor maximum versatility, look for a wood moisture meter that can detect moisture in many materials, such as plasterboard, carpet and wallpaper, not just wood. This will allow you to pinpoint any dampness in your home, providing better value for money. Burning wood with a high moisture content can cause soot and tar to build up in a chimney, which has sometimes been known to cause house fires. Wet wood also releases a lot more smoke than dry wood, which can unpleasantly fill your living room.

Moisture meters are used for detecting the amount of moisture present in materials like flooring, furniture, concrete structures, and firewood. The moisture meter should have an accuracy of ±1% and you’ll also want to look for a detection range of at least 5- 20 % . For log burning, wood needs to have a moisture content under 20%. If the moisture level is higher than this, the wood isn’t considered safe for burning and is also unlikely to burn well.On the contrary, pinless moisture meters only scan the surface without it and take practically no force at all to operate. A wood moisture meter is a handheld device that will accurately measure moisture levels in wood. Moisture meters will help you identify the best firewood to burn, so less of it goes to waste. The fluctuations in the electromagnetic wave due to varying degrees of moisture level in the wood are then recorded by the pad to give the reading of the moisture content.