Moisture Meter

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I am looking at purchasing a moisture meter.

Being cheap, I want to control the cost but maintain accuracy at the same time.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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If you don't really need to know the moisture amount and already have a microwave and a scale such as a postal meter scale you don't need a moisture meter. Weigh the blank, put your blank in the microwave for a minute and weigh it after it cools. This will tell you if there is significant moisture in the blank. I believe there are other write-ups about this method in the Library.
 
I got one off Amazon for $25 or so, works well but no auto shut off and drained the battery after I forgot to turn off, my fault. All of the suggestions I've seen have said to get two pronged meters FWIW
 
I got one from General that is none invasive. I ordered it on Saturday and it came today. Amazon is so fast...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HARYVUQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Seems to work just fine. I tried it on some cherry that I dried for 3 days in the toaster oven and then on some that had not hit the toaster oven yet and it worked. I also tried it on my wet concrete floor and it said it was wet so I guess I have success. I did get the last one that Prime had so it may be awhile before they have them in stock again.
 
Not as expensive as I expected. I have seen them upwards of $200 and did not want to spend that much. I was concerned about the accuracy of the lower costing units. If you all say they are accurate, then I might be in business on one then.

Thanks
 
Don't put words in my mouth....I didn't say mine was accurate. It tells me that it is wet. I still depend on weight comparisons when stabilizing and casting.

Ray
 
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