Tramex Moisture Meters: The Complete Comparison Guide

Tramex Moisture Meters: The Complete Comparison Guide

About Tramex 

Since 1974 Tramex has become an international leader in the design and production of moisture meters and scanners. Over 46 years, Tramex earned acclaim for high standards of quality and product innovation, including the invention, patent, and development of the first-ever non-destructive moisture meter. 

Instrument Choice proudly recommends Tramex products and offers its cutting-edge range of meters for detecting and measuring moisture. Today we examine Tramex moisture meters and scanners by comparing the specifications and features of different models so you can select the most appropriate tool for your needs.

Moisture Meter Comparisons

In the tables below, Instrument Choice Scientists have compared the specifications of Tramex moisture meters, including a breakdown of the measuring range, features, and available add-ons.

(If you need any more information about any of the products mentioned or need help finding the best meter for your needs, contact us!)


Non-Destructive Moisture Meters

The three non-destructive moisture meters featured below measure wood moisture content and take a comparative measurement across a variety of building materials.

Moisture Encounter Plus Meter 
Product Code: IC-MEP
 
 Moisture Encounter ME5 
Product Code: IC-ME5
 
Digital Non-Destructive Moisture Meter
Product Code: MRHIII
 
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Display: Analogue dial

Measuring range (s):

  • Moisture in wood from 5% to 30%
  • Comparative for drywall, ceramic tile, carpet, floor coverings, roofing, plaster, and other materials such as brick: 0 to 100.

Signal Depth:Up to 30 mm

Features:Hold function, Alarm 

Add-ons: None 

Display: Analogue dial
Measuring range (s):
  • Wood Moisture Content: 5 to 30%
  • Reference scale for building materials drywall/roofing, plaster/tile, masonry: 0 to 100.

Signal Depth:Deep depth penetration up to 30mm and shallow depth penetration up to 10mm.

Features:Hold function, Alarm, and Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android App, allowing for reporting of moisture measurements. 

Add-ons: None

Display: Backlit Digital screen
Measuring range (s):
  • Reference scale for building materials: 0 to 100%
  • Relative humidity (with optional Hygro-i2 probe): 0 to 99%
  • Wood Non-invasive Mode: 5 to 55% MC (at Specific Gravity of 0.3)
  • Wood Invasive Mode (with optional wood pin probes): 7 to 40% MC

Signal Depth:Over 25mm 

Features: Hold function, Alarm, Optional probes, easy to navigate buttons, optional backlight. 

Add-ons:Optional plug-in wood probe, Optional plug-in Tramex Hygro-i relative humidity probe for relative humidity, temperature, dew point, and mixing ratio readings.


Concrete Moisture Meters 

The following Tramex concrete moisture meters detect and evaluate the moisture conditions within a slab or screed by measuring the electrical impedance in a non-destructive manner. Use the table below to compare product alternatives.

Concrete Encounter Moisture Meter 
Product Code: CME4
 
Concrete Moisture Encounter 
Product Code: IC-CME5

Digital Concrete Moisture Meter 
Product Code: IC-CMEX2

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Display: Analogue dial

Measuring range (s):

  • Moisture Content for Concrete: 0 to 6%
  • Comparative for Gypsum floor screed: 0 to 10
  • Reference scale: 0 to 100

Signal Depth: Approx. 20 mm 

Features: Hold function 

Add-ons: None 

Display: Analogue dial

Measuring range (s):

  • Moisture Content for Concrete: 0 to 6%
  • Comparative for Gypsum floor screed: 0 to 10
  • Reference scale: 0 to 100

Signal Depth: Approx. 20 mm 

Features: Hold function, Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android App, allowing for continual development and integration of apps and reporting. 

Add-ons: None 

Display: Backlit Digital screen

Measuring range (s):

  • Moisture content for Concrete: 0 to 6.9 %
  • Carbide Method moisture equivalent for Concrete(CM): 0 to 4.3
  • Comparative for Gypsum floor screed: 0 to 10
  • Reference scale: 0 to 100
  • Relative humidity (with optional Hygro-I probe): 0 to 99%
  • Humidity accuracy: 0% to 99% RH ± 2% at 25°C
  • Moisture content for wood (with optional wood pin probes): 7 to 40 %

Signal Depth: Approx. 20 mm

Features: Hold function, easy to navigate buttons, optional backlight 

Add-ons: Optional plug-in port for a Pin-Type wood probe and a Relative Humidity probe (Hygro-i) 

 

Other Meters 

Professional Pin-Type Moisture Meter 
Product Code: IC-PTM2 

The Professional IC-PTM2 is in a class of its own - no comparison is required! 

This meter is a handheld, digital, pin-type resistance moisture meter designed for precision measurements of moisture. Accurately measure moisture content in wood, relative drywall readings, and obtain comparative WME (Wood Moisture Equivalent) readings in  

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Display:Colour LCD screen

Measuring range (s): 

  • Wood moisture content: 6 to 46 % WME
  • Reference scale for building materials: 0 to 100
  • Drywall reference scale: 0 to 8.5

Features: Hold function, over 500 pre-set wood species, adjustable temperature correction, save up to 100 readings on the device, built-in calibration checks

Add-ons:Optional external handheld and hammer probes are available.

 

The Skipper Plus Moisture Meter 
Product Code: SMP
 

The Tramex Skipper Plus (SMP) is a non-destructive moisture meter that provides a completely safe method for detecting excess moisture in glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and wooden boats. The portable, pocket-sized moisture meter will help you locate moisture in The%20Skipper%20Plus%20Moisture%20Meter%20.jpg?Action=thumbnail&algorithm=fill_proportional&width=200boat hulls and fittings.

Display: Analogue dial

Measuring range (s):

  • Wood Moisture Content: 5 to 30 %
  • Reference scale: 0 to 100

Signal Depth:Up to 30mm

Features:Hold function as well as three user-selectable ranges for detecting moisture in GRP, hardwood for salt and freshwater 

Add-ons: None

 

Conclusion 

Innovative yet intuitive, Tramex designs and manufactures a vast range of moisture meters that are tough, feature-packed, and exceptionally simple to use.

Because of the wide variety of products available and therefore varying inclusions and specifications, it can be tricky to find the best model for your needs. So, if you would like more information about any of the products listed above, speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].

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