Stihl 15411852 Wood Moisture Meter for Firewood Humidity Measuring Device

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If you’re using the moisture meter for DIY instead of testing firewood, you might want a pinless moisture meter. Out of them, the General tools MMH800 stands out as the best model for firewood moisture detection because of its versatility, affordability, and quality. This moisture meter features a carry pouch and two spare pins, as well as a bright orange protective cap which is easy to spot. These included additions further increase its value for money – not all units come with spare pins (the Brennenstuhl Moisture Detector doesn’t). On the technical side, it offers a high enough accuracy of 2% with a temperature range of 0-40 0 C. It also has extra added features of giving the surrounding temperature measurement and battery indicators which can be quite useful in some cases. Specifications

At the end of the day, it’s a basic device for measuring the moisture content of wood, and that’s what it does. I couldn’t get mine working when I first unboxed it and wanted to test it out. It came with batteries, so I was beginning to think that they had died already, despite the fact that I’d never used the moisture probe. Some of those features that are significant and need considerations before buying include battery life, hold-feature, indicators, protection cap, and automatic power-off feature. Hopefully, this has helped you to know whether or not it’s right for you. Also, feel free to leave any questions or comments about anything to do with the Stihl wood water content tester and I’ll answer it asap. Answer: The ideal moisture content of firewood is between 15% to 20% According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The moisture content of freshly cut firewood is generally between 45-65%, which may depend on the species of the tree.The first thing that you need to understand while buying moisture meters is that there are two types of moisture meters available in the market that are pin meters and pinless meters. If you are confused on whether a pin-type or a pinless type moisture meter is best for you, this General tools MMH800 moisture meter will make the decision easy since it has both the piercing pins and scanning sensor pads for your damaging and non-damaging moisture readings. After inserting the pins into the wood, electricity is allowed to pass between them and the electrical resistance is measured to determine the moisture content of the area. Moreover, double LCDs are provided for reading the moisture percentage and ambient temperatures separately, which makes it even more versatile.

A pinless moisture meter, on the other hand, works by converting the response of the wood to high-frequency electromagnetic waves into moisture content in percentage.The ideal moisture content for firewood is between 10% and 20% – below 10% and the wood can burn too fast and hot, and above 20% and it will burn slowly and with more difficulty, it will put out more emissions, and not a lot of heat. There are several different types of moisture meter, and the brennenstuhl one is a dual probe pin-type meter. Simply put, the device runs an electrical current between its probes, and the resistance that the material gives relates to the moisture level inside.