Need a new moisture meter - InspectionNews

Brian Cooper · #1 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:00 PM

I lost my moisture meter. It could be in any one of three houses that I had a hard time getting access to.

Anyway, I need a new one.

I'm looking for something reliable, small, and inexpensive. I don't want to spend a ton for something that I am likely to lose again.

Also, who has the best prices?

Thanks in advance.

Scott Patterson · #2 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cooper

I lost my moisture meter. It could be in any one of three houses that I had a hard time getting access to.

Anyway, I need a new one.

I'm looking for something reliable, small, and inexpensive. I don't want to spend a ton for something that I am likely to lose again.

Also, who has the best prices?

Thanks in advance.

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I like Tramex and Surveymaster the best. They cost the most, but with this type of equipment you get what you pay for. I would not cut corners on a moisture meter. Expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a good one.

Randy Navarro · #3 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 07:51 PM

Yes. Spend some money. Its tough, but you don't want to skimp on a moisture meter. After I lost some tools and quite a bit of money I got real good at not losing them again.

You wouldn't want your doctor using some low-ball, 2nd-hand equipment in the operating room would you?

I have all three of the major mfrs. I use the Protimeter Surveymaster the most. Its small and convenient.

Jack Feldmann · #4 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 08:27 PM

I bought a couple cheap meters on e-bay. I was looking for something that was small and light and easy to carry in my tool belt and in my pocket in the cralwspace.

I found one for somewhere in the low $20's if I remember right. It even has a hold button to make it easier to photograph the results. I worried about the accuracy and tested it along side my 3 other meters (all larger and heavier) and was OK.

The problem I have had is: 1. my cell phone bumps the on button (They share the same pocket in my tool belt) and I don't notice, so the battery goes down., 2. I have had trouble with the ON button and had to send back two of them for replacement (covered under warranty).

While I own 3 other meters, including one of the $400 units, I think the one from e-bay suits my use very well. Light weight, digital readout and a hold button.
JF