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Definition of Moisture Meter

A moisture meter is a scientific instrument designed to measure the amount of moisture present in a material. It utilizes various sensing technologies and methods to determine the moisture content accurately. The measurements obtained by a moisture meter are widely used to assess the quality, suitability, and performance of materials in different contexts.

Contexts and Scopes

  1. Construction Industry: In the construction industry, moisture meters are primarily used to evaluate the moisture levels in building materials such as concrete, wood, and drywall. This helps construction professionals ensure that the materials are in optimal condition and prevent issues like mold growth, degradation, and structural damage.

  2. Agriculture and Farming: Moisture meters play a crucial role in agriculture and farming by aiding in the measurement of soil moisture. Farmers and agronomists can use this data to determine the irrigation requirements, optimize water usage, and maximize crop yield.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:

  1. Moisture gauge
  2. Hygrometer

Antonyms:

  1. Dryness meter
  2. Moisture-free indicator

Related Concepts and Terms

  1. Humidity: Humidity refers to the amount of moisture present in the air. While moisture meters measure the moisture content in materials, humidity levels can provide insights into the overall moisture conditions in a given environment.

  2. Water activity: Water activity is a measure of the availability of water molecules in a material. It indicates the potential for microbial growth and is a critical parameter in industries such as food processing and preservation.

  3. Dampness: Dampness refers to the presence of excessive moisture or wetness. It can have detrimental effects on buildings, causing mold, decay, and structural issues.

  4. Moisture content: Moisture content represents the amount of water contained within a material. The accurate determination of moisture content is essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and wood processing.

  5. Dew point: The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, leading to the condensation of water vapor. It is an important consideration in environmental monitoring and HVAC systems.

Real-World Examples and Use Cases

  1. Agriculture: Farmers use moisture meters to assess soil moisture levels before deciding on irrigation schedules, helping to optimize crop growth and minimize the wastage of water resources.

  2. Building Inspection: During a building inspection, moisture meters are used to detect the presence of moisture within walls, floors, and ceilings. This helps identify potential leaks, water damage, or mold issues that could compromise the structural integrity of the building.

  3. Woodworking: Moisture meters are indispensable tools in woodworking industries as they ensure the moisture content of wood is appropriate for the intended application. This prevents warping, cracking, and other defects caused by excessive or insufficient moisture.

  4. Museums and Art Restoration: Moisture meters are used in the preservation of artwork and historical artifacts. By monitoring and controlling the humidity levels in display cases and storage areas, the risk of damage due to moisture can be minimized.

  5. Concrete Testing: Moisture meters are employed in the construction industry to assess the moisture levels in concrete before applying coatings or sealants. This helps prevent adhesion issues and enhances the durability and longevity of the concrete.

Specific Industries Utilizing Moisture Meters

  1. Agriculture and farming
  2. Construction and building inspection
  3. Woodworking and furniture manufacturing
  4. Textile and paper industries
  5. Food processing and storage

Specific Use Cases of Moisture Meters

  1. Soil moisture analysis for irrigation optimization
  2. Detection of moisture in building materials for moisture damage prevention
  3. Wood moisture measurement for woodworking quality control
  4. Quality assessment of textiles and paper products
  5. Verification of moisture content in food products for shelf life determination

Key Attributes and Characteristics of Moisture Meters

  1. Accuracy: Moisture meters provide highly accurate measurements, allowing for precise control and decision-making.
  2. Portability: Many moisture meters are portable and handheld, enabling easy access and usage in various locations and environments.
  3. Measurement Range: Moisture meters offer a wide range of moisture content measurement, ensuring their suitability for different materials and substances.
  4. User-friendly: Moisture meters come with user-friendly interfaces and controls, making them accessible to both professionals and non-experts.
  5. Durability: Moisture meters are built to withstand harsh conditions and environments, ensuring their longevity and reliability.

Classifications or Categories of Moisture Meters

  1. Non-destructive moisture meters: These moisture meters provide moisture measurements without causing any damage to the material being tested.
  2. Pin-type moisture meters: These meters have pins or electrodes that penetrate the material to provide accurate moisture readings.
  3. Pinless moisture meters: These meters use electromagnetic signals to measure the moisture content of a material without causing any surface damage.

Comparisons with Similar Concepts

  1. Hygrometer vs. Moisture Meter: While both hygrometers and moisture meters measure moisture, hygrometers primarily focus on the humidity levels in the air, whereas moisture meters are designed to measure moisture in various materials.

  2. Moisture Content vs. Water Content: Although these terms are often used interchangeably, moisture content refers to the presence of any liquid or water vapor in a material, while water content specifically refers to the amount of water present in a material.

  3. Moisture Meter vs. pH Meter: Moisture meters measure the moisture content in materials, providing insights into their suitability and quality. On the other hand, pH meters measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, which can indirectly affect moisture levels but focuses on a different aspect of the material's characteristics.

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  • Category: Scientific instrument, Measurement tool
  • Search intent: Determining moisture content in materials
  • Semantic relevance: Moisture content, humidity, water activity, dampness, moisture gauge
  • Parent category: Instrumentation
  • Subcategories: Construction, Agriculture, Woodworking, Environmental monitoring
  • Synonyms: Moisture gauge, Hygrometer
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  • Related searches: Soil moisture meter, Concrete moisture meter, Wood moisture meter
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Product code: IC-2512
The Hydromette HB 30 is an electronic moisture meter for wood and set building materials. It is designed for precise measurements of sawn timber (up to 180 mm thick), particle boards, parquet flooring and hardened building materials. This kit includes a M 6 stick-in electrode pair and 10 replacement pins, mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2511
The Hydromette HB 30 is an electronic moisture meter for wood and set building materials. It is designed for precise measurements of sawn timber (up to 180 mm thick), particle boards, parquet flooring and hardened building materials. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2431
The Uni 1 is a versatile platform for a large number of hydromette probes that allows the Uni 1 to measure moisture, air humidity and temperature. This kit includes the B 60 active electrode for non-destructive measurement of moisture in building materials, the RF-T probe to measure air humidity and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2438
The Uni 1 is a versatile platform for a large number of hydromette probes that allows the Uni 1 to measure moisture, air humidity and temperature. This kit includes the MB35 active electrode for measuring surface moisture on concrete.
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Product code: IC-2432
The Uni 1 is a versatile platform for a large number of hydromette probes that allows the Uni 1 to measure moisture, air humidity and temperature. This kit includes the B 60 active electrode for non-destructive measurement of moisture in building materials and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2436
The Uni 1 is a versatile platform for a large number of hydromette probes that allows the Uni 1 to measure moisture, air humidity and temperature. This kit includes the B 50 active electrode for non-destructive measurement of moisture in building materials and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2411
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode, M 6 stick-in electrode pair, B 60 active electrode, 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2410
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a with M 20 drive-in electrode, 20 replacement pins (10 each for 16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2404
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode, RF-t 28 active electrode, B 60 active electrode, IR 40 EL sensor, Dialog M+ software, M 25-100 brush electrode pair, and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2403
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode, RF-t 28 active electrode, B 60 active electrode, IR 40 EL sensor, M 25-100 brush electrode pair, and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2402
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a with M 20 drive-in electrode, RF-t 28 active electrode, B 60 active electrode, M 25-100 brush electrode pair, and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$3,678.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-2401
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode, RF-t 28 active electrode, M 25-100 brush electrode pair, and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case
$3,178.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-2400
The M 4050 is an electronic wood moisture and temperature measure meter built with microprocessor technology for faster and more accurate measurements, with additional data analysis features. The M 4050 has a large memory for storing measurement data that can easily be printed or transferred to a computer. The M 4050 is also compatible with other hydromette measuring probes for more measurement options. This kit includes M 20 drive-in electrode, RF-t 28 active electrode and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$3,038.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-2377
The HT 85 T is measures wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. It is designed specifically with a larger measuring range for all three functions for precise measurements of sawn timber (up to 180 mm thick), particleboards, veneers and hardened building materials. This kit includes M 20 drive-in electrode and M 6 stick-in electrode, 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm) mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-2375
The HT 85 T is measures wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. It is designed specifically with a larger measuring range for all three functions for precise measurements of sawn timber (up to 180 mm thick), particleboards, veneers and hardened building materials. This kit includes a M 18 ram-in electrode and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm), mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$1,412.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-2370
The HT 85 T is measures wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. It is designed specifically with a larger measuring range for all three functions for precise measurements of sawn timber (up to 180 mm thick), particleboards, veneers and hardened building materials. This kit includes a M 20 drive-in electrode and 10 replacement pins each (16 and 23 mm) , mk 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
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Product code: IC-12302
The BL E is a triple measuring instrument for wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. The device allows accurate measurements of wood, building and insulation materials according to the electrical resistance measuring method. This kit includes a with M 6 stick-in electrode pair, 1 B 55 BL active electrode, M 25-100 brush electrode pair, 1 can of contact paste, MK 8 measuring cable, carrying case
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Product code: IC-12301
The BL E is a triple measuring instrument for wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. The device allows accurate measurements of wood, building and insulation materials according to the electrical resistance measuring method. This kit includes with M 6 stick-in electrode pair, 1 B 55 BL active electrode, 1 can of contact paste, MK 8 measuring cable, carrying case.
$1,321.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-12300
The BL E is a triple measuring instrument for wood moisture, structural moisture and temperature. The device allows accurate measurements of wood, building and insulation materials according to the electrical resistance measuring method. This kit includes a M 6 stick-in electrode pair, 1 can of contact paste, MK 8 measuring cable, carrying case.
$803.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-12255
The BL HT 70 unit is an electronic wood moisture and temperature meter that uses the resistance principle of measurement for precisely measuring sawn timber (up to 180 mm in thickness),chipboards, veneers, wood chips and similar bulk materials. This kit includes with additional m18 ram-electrode, 10 replacement pins each (40 and 60 mm), MK 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$1,232.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-12250
The BL HT 70 unit is an electronic wood moisture and temperature meter that uses the resistance principle of measurement for precisely measuring sawn timber (up to 180 mm in thickness),chipboards, veneers, wood chips and similar bulk materials. This kit includes additional m20 drive-n electrode, 10 replacement pins each (16 and 32 mm), MK 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$1,012.00 AUD + GST
$1,113.20 AUD Inc. GST
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Product code: IC-12105
The BL H 40 unit is an electronic wood moisture meter that uses the resistance principle of measurement for precisely measuring sawn timber (up to 180 mm in thickness), chipboards, and veneers. Kit includes with additional m18 ram-electrode, 10 replacement pins each (40 and 60 mm), MK 8 measuring cable and carrying case.
$871.00 AUD + GST
$958.10 AUD Inc. GST
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Product code: EP100G-16
The soil EP100G-04 moisture probes measure moisture, salinity and temperature of all types of soil. Its revolutionary design gives you consistent data year after year and its readings are compensated for the effects of temperature caused errors, giving you measurements which you can depend on. With a sensor every 10cm, you can take the movement of water through the root zone. You know exactly where the moisture is and at what depths the plant is using it. 166.5 cm in length. Compatible for all crop root depths. Maintenance free and easy to install.
$2,890.00 AUD + GST
$3,179.00 AUD Inc. GST
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Product code: EP100G-12
The soil EP100G-04 moisture probes measure moisture, salinity and temperature of all types of soil. Its revolutionary design gives you consistent data year after year and its readings are compensated for the effects of temperature caused errors, giving you measurements which you can depend on. With a sensor every 10cm, you can take the movement of water through the root zone. You know exactly where the moisture is and at what depths the plant is using it. 126.5 cm in length. Compatible for all crop root depths. Maintenance free and easy to install.
$2,090.00 AUD + GST
$2,299.00 AUD Inc. GST
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Product code: EP100G-04
The soil EP100G-04 moisture probes measure moisture, salinity and temperature of all types of soil. Its revolutionary design gives you consistent data year after year and its readings are compensated for the effects of temperature caused errors, giving you measurements which you can depend on. With a sensor every 10cm, you can take the movement of water through the root zone. You know exactly where the moisture is and at what depths the plant is using it. 46.5 cm in length. Compatible for all crop root depths. Maintenance free and easy to install.
$990.00 AUD + GST
$1,089.00 AUD Inc. GST
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Product code: IC-humimeterWLW
Woosd moisture meter with higher measuring range (up to 150% wood moisture) for professional applications such as sawmills, carpentries and timber construction companies. Measuring probe not included. Requires IC-12630, sold separately.
$1,159.30 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-humimeterRH6
Paper moisture meter for piles of paper. Also ideal for automatically monitoring the climate of printing rooms and paper stockrooms. Also features absolute humidity measurement and calibration curves.
$3,089.00 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-humimeterPMP
Measuring instrument for determination of absolute water content of paper and solid cardboard at the pile.
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Product code: IC-humimeterPM5
For paper manufacturers, paper processors and paper retailers, for a non-destructive determination of absolute moisture of paper and cardboard at warm, running paper rolls as well as at stagnant, cool rolls. With non-contact infrared paper temperature measurement.
$4,899.20 AUD + GST
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Product code: IC-humimeterMS4
The portable humimeter MS4 salt moisture meter for various kinds of salt with fine and coarse structure. The small and handy salt moisture meter is highly mobile and can be used to measure the moisture of salt anywhere - fast, easy and reliable.
$3,219.10 AUD + GST
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