General Tools’ ultra-sensitive moisture meters measure the absolute or relative moisture content of wood or a building material, such as drywall, and also can be used to further determine whether a surface is dry enough to be painted or joined. The moisture meters can easily detect hidden leaks in wood, plaster and carpet. They are great for new home inspections, locating roof leaks, determining the extent of water damage or selecting dry lumber. These are the 3 newest moisture meter models are:
The versatile MM9 Pin/Pinless Moisture Meter gives the user the best of both types of moisture meters. It can easily and quickly scan large areas of drywall or wood with the pinless pad sensor. Once moisture patches are detected, it easily converts between pin and pinless with only the flip of the cap to expose the pin sensors for more exact moisture content readings. It also features an improved ergonomic handle design that conforms to user’s hand. A high-visibility white-on-black screen provides easier readability from any angle. While not the only moisture meter on the market to have this type of display, it is the only one of its kind available at retail and costs up to 44% less than others with the same feature, which are available only online. This sells for $49.97 at homedepot.com.
The MM8 Professional Digital Pinless Moisture Meter with Backlit LCD is a non-marring, pinless moisture meter that is ideal for DIY enthusiasts, woodworkers, contractors, building inspectors and water damage remediates. This versatile meter measures the moisture level of wood and building materials such as drywall and masonry, featuring an easy-to-read LED display for quick readings. With unique settings for different materials, the meter offers a measurement range of 0% to 35% for hardwood, 0% to 53% for softwood and relative readings for wallboard and masonry.
Features include separate settings for drywall, masonry, softwood and hardwood for versatile use. A 2 in. (50 mm) diagonal backlit LCD and 3-color LED bar graph offer easy visibility. The reading hold button lets you retain readings, and the improved ergonomic handle design offers a more comfortable user experience. It is powered by a 9v battery (included) and comes with a 1-year warranty. It sells for $44.97 at homedepot.com.
Using the MM7 Pin-Type Moisture Meter you can quickly find the exact moisture content of your wood, drywall or other building materials. In damage and restoration situations it will tell you how bad the damage is and allow you to determine what level of remediation is needed to restore the damaged area. It detects moisture range from 1.5% to 50%. Perfect for wood, drywall and other building materials, it sells for $34.97 at homedepot.com.
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