Moisture meter

[MHpe]

New member here. Just want to say hello to everyone and I was just wondering if anyone here owns one moisture meter like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moisture-Detector-Tester-Humidity/dp/B00L7B7H34?tag=mhf04-21 Or any suggestions or recommendations? I need one for my MH. Thanks in advance.

 

[stevec]

Would not go for a four probe model as with a two probe you can better get to out of the way (and therefore not noticable) areas like under window rubbers (don't let probes touch the rubber as it may have carbon in it and therefore conduct) and around hatch frames.

 

[scotjimland]

Pin meters are ok for checking moisture in timber.. or logs for burning.. cheap and cheerful

Non invasive is better for structural testing..

I have this one..
CEM Non Contact Moisture Meter - DT-128
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[stevec]

I have one of those too Jim. Great if you know whats behind the panel (it is a bulk measurement meter) and interpret the reading accordingly. Finds cables and metal reinforcing as well.

 

[scotjimland]

Finds cables and metal reinforcing as well.

never thought of using it for that..

won't be much use in a Swift then..

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[IanF]

Hi and welcome -I too have same meter as Jim and on testing it on a friends Swift Kon Leaky MH it was extremely good and accurate at finding damp areas above 15%(of which there were plenty unfortunately!)
Ian

 

[Jaws]

Got mine from Maplins.. The only downside of it is that it tends to eat batteries if used a lot ( but most folk would not be in that position )

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/moisture-meter-n20fr

Me, I tend to pay a bit extra for anything tool related.. and I have had so much duff/cheap and nasty kit from Amazon I only buy stuff from there that canna possibly go wrong nowadays !!

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Hi and welcome -I too have same meter as Jim and on testing it on a friends Swift Kon Leaky MH it was extremely good and accurate at finding damp areas above 15%(of which there were plenty unfortunately!)
Ian

Did you really need a moisture meter to tell you that ?

 

[IanF]

Did you really need a moisture meter to tell you that ?

Clearly not but it did determine accurately the full extent of it!

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

there were some reduced in my local Aldi today -the none invasive type -£8.99

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