digital moisture meter

Digital Moisture Meter

Digital moisture meter is a device used to measure soil moisture as the information related to it is valuable for several purposes. Soil moisture itself is difficult to define because it means different things in different disciplines. That is why a digital moisture meter is needed as it is able to provide the most accurate measurement results.

Digital moisture meters are widely used in several environments like government agencies and private companies concerned with weather and climate, runoff potential and flood control, soil erosion and slope failure, reservoir management, geotechnical engineering, and water quality.  The measurement results given by the digital moisture meters can be used for reservoir management, early warning of droughts, irrigation scheduling, and crop yield forecasting.

Many manufacturers now produce a wide range of digital moisture meters because of the increasing demands of such devices. Of course, the more choices available allow users to get one that suits their needs. The devices also compete in budgets, but actually this is not a big problem since you can get ones depending on your budgets.

Sonin 50218 Moisture Meter

Sonin 50218 Moisture Meter becomes the best answer for anyone who needs to measure the moisture content in wood, sheetrock, carpets and more. Compact and lightweight, this digital moisture meter is easy to use in the shop, take on a job or when going to buy materials. It is reliable to measure moisture levels from 5 to 40%.

This digital moisture meter features easy to read, large LCD display with low battery symbol. The LCD display helps you find out of potentially damaging excess moisture is present. With the device, you can check surfaces before painting, wallpapering or laying floors or tiles.

Sper Scientific Digital Wood Moisture Meter

Sper Scientific Digital Wood Moisture Meter is one of highly recommended digital moisture meters for its special capabilities. The device provides the rapid determination of the moisture content in wood in surveying buildings for dampness, water or fire damage; the manufacture, installation and repair of wood furniture and flooring; and for all lumber and timber inspection.

This digital moisture meter covers a range of 9 ~30% in 0.1% resolution and with an accuracy of 4% + 5d (at 23ºC +/-º5C). It is equipped with built-in self calibration circuit which is resident for 150 different species of wood. Yu can see the results of the measurement in computer through its RS 232 port. This device features max-min, hold, automatic power shut-off, and self-calibration functions.

PSI MMETER2 Digital Readout Moisture Meter

With this digital moisture meter, you can measure from 0 to 40% relative moisture with accuracy level to 1 percent. It provides a large digital LCD readout 2-inch by 1-1/8-inch to display the moisture content in any wood. The digital LCD readout makes the results very easy to see.

This digital moisture meter uses a standard 9 volt battery (included) and has an on/off button to retain battery life when not in use. When the battery needs to be replaced, a low battery symbol will appear. In addition, there is a protective cap to shield the two very sharp probe metering pins, and the case itself comes attractively with zipper.