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mostur emeters?

mattwoodturner · 2011-12-22 09:17:52

Hi folks, trying to get to grips with my moisture meter. When I stick the prongs in I get a reading of say 15% which then jumps to 20% or so. WHich is the right figure? Big difference Cheers Matt

22-12-2011 9:17am

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mattwoodturner

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Hi folks,

trying to get to grips with my moisture meter. When I stick the prongs in I get a reading of say 15% which then jumps to 20% or so. WHich is the right figure?

Big difference

Cheers

Matt

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#2 22-12-2011 5:25pm

galwaydude18

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I would imagine its the 20%. Iv never used a moisture metre so I'm not certain either

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#3 22-12-2011 11:44pm

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Most Pin type meters will read the moisture at the surface and as you push the pins in the readings will change.

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