Does anyone have any recommendations for moisture meters? I would like to pick one up to ensure my wood is good to go before tossing it in the box.
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Moisture Meters
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BillLion
Minister of Fire
I've been very happy with my General:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027...6-9289163?qid=1412966849&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027...6-9289163?qid=1412966849&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
Nick Mystic
Minister of Fire
Mine is a General as well, however I picked mine up at Lowe's a couple years ago for between $25 - $30. Works fine, but I don't have any way to verify how accurate its readings are.
Frank625
Burning Hunk
They have the general Moisture Meters in Lowes. They come with a 9v battery and are $29.99. I thought the quality was good and they are very easy to use.
low dollar jobs like mine(no clue who makes it) and what most have for this purpose are just a tool to get an idea. Not exact on all species all the time. Use it as a reference and not gospel
Enzo's Dad
Feeling the Heat
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
The first one I bought (similar to the General but a different brand) broke on me so I bought this one this spring (broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-LCD-Wood-Moisture-Meter-Humidity-Tester-MD-816-EM-01-/191271257207?pt=US_Garden_Tools&hash=item2c88a7c477)
I like this one much better because of several things. 1. It's much smaller and handier to use.
2. Simpler to use as you don't have to turn the device on and off - just insert the pins and push a button on the side momentarily. The first one was hard to turn off and I went through batteries.
3. The pins are thinner and more needle like so can be inserted farther with much less force (the pins aren't bending). I don't feel like this one will break as easily.
4. It's cheaper.
Actually, just about any of them seem to work well and there's no need to spend a bunch. There are a ton on them on ebay. Just get a two-pin type.
PS You're right to get one.
I like this one much better because of several things. 1. It's much smaller and handier to use.
2. Simpler to use as you don't have to turn the device on and off - just insert the pins and push a button on the side momentarily. The first one was hard to turn off and I went through batteries.
3. The pins are thinner and more needle like so can be inserted farther with much less force (the pins aren't bending). I don't feel like this one will break as easily.
4. It's cheaper.
Actually, just about any of them seem to work well and there's no need to spend a bunch. There are a ton on them on ebay. Just get a two-pin type.
PS You're right to get one.
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