Moisture content measurements - logs

[Logged On]

I would doubt it, Have you split any?

 

It may be that conditions in the fire are wrong or the draw is poor.

 

You may simply need to have more surface area by splitting stuff much smaller.

 

Split to check before it goes out.

 

And all other woods have burnt great on the stove, good draw etc.

 

Wonder if I've just picked some wetter bits off our pile..?

[fonzy]

So am I right in saying that most if not all moisture meters measure "dry basis" and stove manufacturers recommend less than 20% "wet basis" (which is 25% on a dry basis moisture meter) ?

 

Thanks

[cornish wood burner]

So am I right in saying that most if not all moisture meters measure "dry basis" and stove manufacturers recommend less than 20% "wet basis" (which is 25% on a dry basis moisture meter) ?

 

Thanks

Long time ago since I read the literature but I believe mine reads a wet basis. The fact is you cannot trust a meter without checking. It has a range from 5 to 50% but is only accurate on a wet basis from 20% to 35%. It reads increasingly low above 35% and below 20%. I believe it compensates for temperature and was more expensive than some.

[fonzy]

Mine was less than £10 off ebay so I doubt its the best of instruments, but as said above you get a good idea by the feel, weight, sound and look of the wood and I'd say it's in line with that although reads high imo.