moisture meter bargin!

[will562]

I have one of these, bought brand new and works fine when the batteries are brand new, but twice now they've gone flat from it just sitting there not being used, and after not much use at all. First of all i thought the batteries that came with it may have been cheap, but i replaced with a good brand and the same thing has happened.

 

Can anyone recommend a more decent meter?

 

btw, the meter seemed to work fine when in working, but i've not got anything to compare it too. And the batteries are expensive to replace too.

[Stubby]

I got one free with my Burley stove coming up for 3 years ago . Still on the original battery .

[cornish wood burner]

I have one of these, bought brand new and works fine when the batteries are brand new, but twice now they've gone flat from it just sitting there not being used, and after not much use at all. First of all i thought the batteries that came with it may have been cheap, but i replaced with a good brand and the same thing has happened.

 

Can anyone recommend a more decent meter?

 

btw, the meter seemed to work fine when in working, but i've not got anything to compare it too. And the batteries are expensive to replace too.

 

We bough one from Axminster tools about 7 years ago. Still works fine. I checked with microwave and scales and up to 30 % MC just about spot on , 30 to 50% it starts to read up to 5% low. Lot more than £15 though. Comes in a blue lined and padded box. If you need a name I can check tomorrow.

[richardwale]

I got one free with my Burley stove coming up for 3 years ago . Still on the original battery .

 

Same here! Lit ours last night, took the chill away!!

[Commando]

We bough one from Axminster tools about 7 years ago. Still works fine. I checked with microwave and scales and up to 30 % MC just about spot on , 30 to 50% it starts to read up to 5% low. Lot more than £15 though. Comes in a blue lined and padded box. If you need a name I can check tomorrow.

 

 

Whats the microwave and scales trick all about pse?

[Goaty]

Microwave trick is

Weight piece of wood measure volume by immersing in a vessel of water

 

Microwave it

 

Weight again

 

Calculate wood moisture loss by loss of weight. If volume is measured by water displacement in measuring jug it's very accurate.

 

 

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[cornish wood burner]

We bough one from Axminster tools about 7 years ago. Still works fine. I checked with microwave and scales and up to 30 % MC just about spot on , 30 to 50% it starts to read up to 5% low. Lot more than £15 though. Comes in a blue lined and padded box. If you need a name I can check tomorrow.

 

MC 6012 £67 or so if still available We buy. Biomass chip and use it to measure MC. I have checked its accuracy many times .and I would recommend it.

[cornish wood burner]

Microwave trick is

Weight piece of wood measure volume by immersing in a vessel of water

 

Microwave it

 

Weight again

 

Calculate wood moisture loss by loss of weight. If volume is measured by water displacement in measuring jug it's very accurate.

 

 

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That's a clever trick.

 

We do it the easy way. Scales that weigh 2000g in 2g increments. If you ever do this be carefull when you approach the fully dry state in the microwave. Little bursts, let the wood steam for a minute then repeat. Easy to end up with charcoal or a fire if too rash.

[David Dobedoe]

I have one of those little meters, over a year old, original batteries and works fine for a basic reading. Have had the chance to compare with better quality machines and its not to far out. Cheap and cheerful, has it's uses.

 

David