Nice review. I just purchased this unit yesterday after experiencing storm damage inside my home. It worked fine helping me determine how much drywall to remove. Of note is that the instructions state that it will measure up to 3/4”. It doesn’t state that the material must be 3/4” thick as indicated in your review.
I don't know how it works for masonry, but at least with wood, moisture content can go over 100% if the water in the wood outweighs the actual wood. Lots of fresh-cut green work is over 100%.
The 3/4” requirement for drywall also threw me off. The manual contradicts itself. At one point it says it can read material up to 3/4”, but then also says the material should be at least 3/4” thick. Which is it? I agree this is skeptical at best for measuring drywall that is actually in a wall.
Hi, I have a quick question. For a moisture meter, it says it'll go .75in thick. Does this mean it would not be good if you want to read the moisture of 4x4 studs? Or would this still work fine?
Hmmm... I'm sure you are right, but I guess I say it both ways (like Caribbean... One way for the location, and another for the Disney ride/movies)... I wonder if it's regional (I have lived all over).
The accuracy of cheaper devices like this is questionable, considering very reliable units can cost 30-50 times as much. As long as the readings are consistent however, one could use this by referencing materials they KNOW to be dry as a base line. Some don't like the need for a screw to be removed when changing the battery, but using this outside, assume that it will better survive being dropped into a puddle.
It's crazy how hard it is to open. I hate that kind of packaging. You shouldn't have to sue power tools or Samurai swords to open this kind of thing... I had to use a REALLY sharp/big knife (and almost cut my finger off).
Major points loss due to: indestructible packaging (totally needless) and no protective case (needed for precision instrument). If this was a $7.99 tool, maybe. But, this is not a $7.99 tool.
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Nice review. I just purchased this unit yesterday after experiencing storm damage inside my home. It worked fine helping me determine how much drywall to remove. Of note is that the instructions state that it will measure up to 3/4”. It doesn’t state that the material must be 3/4” thick as indicated in your review.
Nice review, but did you test it on other masonry? Just to see if the meter does in fact detect lower than 100% (overload).
I don't know how it works for masonry, but at least with wood, moisture content can go over 100% if the water in the wood outweighs the actual wood. Lots of fresh-cut green work is over 100%.
That would be a lot of water, but I suppose that's a possibility.
The reason it’s overloading on masonry is because using it on top of aluminum table its to much metal behind its emi based I believe
The 3/4” requirement for drywall also threw me off. The manual contradicts itself. At one point it says it can read material up to 3/4”, but then also says the material should be at least 3/4” thick. Which is it? I agree this is skeptical at best for measuring drywall that is actually in a wall.
what about using this for boats?
They have that scissor attachment in dewalt?🤪
OL is typically over limit not overload.
Hi, I have a quick question. For a moisture meter, it says it'll go .75in thick. Does this mean it would not be good if you want to read the moisture of 4x4 studs? Or would this still work fine?
I think it would work fine
Thanks for the review, just for future reference brick, mortar etc. materials are pronounced: mason - ree , not mason -air-ree ( no “a” sound)
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Hmmm... I'm sure you are right, but I guess I say it both ways (like Caribbean... One way for the location, and another for the Disney ride/movies)... I wonder if it's regional (I have lived all over).
Could have mentioned an alternative or 2.
For wood, I hate meters with pins. So it’s either this, or pay 10x more for the Wager Orion.
Not much of a choice really 😂
The accuracy of cheaper devices like this is questionable, considering very reliable units can cost 30-50 times as much. As long as the readings are consistent however, one could use this by referencing materials they KNOW to be dry as a base line. Some don't like the need for a screw to be removed when changing the battery, but using this outside, assume that it will better survive being dropped into a puddle.
That package....omg....near sliced off a finger.
Good angry start!
Then it doesn't stay on...back to Amazon
I don't know why manufactures use packaging like that
To thwart thieves.
It's crazy how hard it is to open. I hate that kind of packaging. You shouldn't have to sue power tools or Samurai swords to open this kind of thing... I had to use a REALLY sharp/big knife (and almost cut my finger off).
it's 40$ what do you expect
Something better
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spend more you will get something a lot better like a FLIR but i use this at work for leaks and it performs great
Major points loss due to: indestructible packaging (totally needless) and no protective case (needed for precision instrument). If this was a $7.99 tool, maybe. But, this is not a $7.99 tool.