Simply press hold after nailing the spikes for measurement hold, which is helpful in odd angles where the display is obscured. Measurements will be paused, and the displayed value will be frozen.
OUr understanding is that seasoning is the process that gets the wood dry enough to burn well. The wood structure changes with time as it dries out and it burns much better.
MT-10 seems the most common model number, they're sold under multiple brands, and are all over aliexpress. They aren't necessarily all exactly the same though.
Pallets branded HT are heat treated only to kill insects. They are safe to burn or use on other projects as they contain no chemicals (unless they have been contaminated after manufacture). Pallets marked MB have been treated by methyl bromide, a nasty chemical that should not be burnt as there will be chemical residue in the smoke. Clean, unmarked pallets are usually safe.
Depends on the moisture levels and how it’s been stored . Try a moisture meter or try burning it and see if it burns really well if there is lots of smoke it’s probably not ok
Good info thanks. Ps: even using the imperial system your British accent didn’t scare me away because I knew this would be % and not the metric system. 😂 I cut my logs to 16 inches. Cheers.
I have checked and there is no branding on it. Its a generic Chinese unit I suspect, widely available on the internet. The test I guess is in the burning as so far its given a really good indication of moisture content and seasoning.
Not sure if I agree. The moisture reading goes up once you get the prongs in a couple of mm. And I haven't damaged this exact model doing just that 50 plus times
@@gardenerscottageblakeney1316 This isn't just seasoned it's moisture and not everyone can store them in a dry place. I have logs that are a few years old and the moisture in the air even takes them over 20%
Great review, I was just looking at getting this very same unit.
Cheers 🍻
Glad I could help we find ours very useful
What is the "Hold" button for on a moisture meter?
I’m not sure please jump in anyone who knows
Simply press hold after nailing the spikes for measurement hold, which is helpful in odd angles where the display is obscured. Measurements will be paused, and the displayed value will be frozen.
Thank you 🙏 for the explanation that’s really helpful
Great video man
Thank you Eddie
Please give the difference between 'dryness and 'seasoning'
OUr understanding is that seasoning is the process that gets the wood dry enough to burn well. The wood structure changes with time as it dries out and it burns much better.
Hi what the make and model of the meter good video thanks
MT-10 seems the most common model number, they're sold under multiple brands, and are all over aliexpress. They aren't necessarily all exactly the same though.
You're very welcome it's a great little gadget. We like it so much we bought a second one to keep in the wood store. We found it an Amazon
Great video! Thank you. Out of curiosity, are pallets treated with chemicals so they last in weather? If so is it ok to burn them?
I don't honestly know.
@@gardenerscottageblakeney1316 me too 😂 thanks for the reply. I broke one down for kindling.
Pallets branded HT are heat treated only to kill insects. They are safe to burn or use on other projects as they contain no chemicals (unless they have been contaminated after manufacture). Pallets marked MB have been treated by methyl bromide, a nasty chemical that should not be burnt as there will be chemical residue in the smoke. Clean, unmarked pallets are usually safe.
Thank you that’s very helpful to know
Just got 1 r they any good
Depends on the moisture levels and how it’s been stored . Try a moisture meter or try burning it and see if it burns really well if there is lots of smoke it’s probably not ok
@@gardenerscottageblakeney1316 Hi everything is 15 ,, 2 17 ,, but all goes be higher on settings c , and d but all under 20
Got the same meter
Lots of smoke is no good when I live in a town
Lots of smoke not good if it burns clean it’s better
Good info thanks.
Ps: even using the imperial system your British accent didn’t scare me away because I knew this would be % and not the metric system. 😂 I cut my logs to 16 inches. Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful
would like to know what setting for an unknown wood(a,b,c,d.)
I leave mine on A
If unknown leave it on D as that will show the maximum moisture content.
@@tomskimcdouglegaming806 thanks good to know !
there are newer meters which use the same setting for all wood, but not sure if this reduces accuracy? I suspect it must do.
nice one mate cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Very helpful video. What was the brand of the moisture meter?
I have checked and there is no branding on it. Its a generic Chinese unit I suspect, widely available on the internet. The test I guess is in the burning as so far its given a really good indication of moisture content and seasoning.
i got same meter on amazon was like 25$
I think we got ours on Amazon to
It's not important to "push down really hard" to get a good cntact. In fact you'll end up damaging the meter that way.
Thank you for the feedback
Not sure if I agree. The moisture reading goes up once you get the prongs in a couple of mm. And I haven't damaged this exact model doing just that 50 plus times
Thank you for letting us know
You'll get a false reading unless you measure on a freshly cut face, regardless of how 'seasoned' the wood is.
Thank you for the feedback. You are of course correct. That's very helpful
What’s the solution to this testing ready cut wood that’s been seasoning?
@@nickmarrow2645 split it before testing.
Thank you for the tips we are splitting logs now so will check the moisture levels
Hi bud just got the same 1 ,,if i use it on fence wood what settings do i use ? @@gardenerscottageblakeney1316
The wood needs to be resplit and tested on the freshly exposed face of the wood. End grain readings are meaningless.
Thank you for the feedback
Why not just ban logs, how can anyone check the moisture like this for every log
Its a valid point but its worth checking if you think they may not be seasoned
@@gardenerscottageblakeney1316 This isn't just seasoned it's moisture and not everyone can store them in a dry place. I have logs that are a few years old and the moisture in the air even takes them over 20%
Why ban logs? Why not ban gas, coal, electricity, cars, trains, plastic, boats, all products that contains oils! 🙄
Can't tell if you're serious or not but what's with the spineless culture of wanting to ban everything?
Most stupid comment ever!