Hi all, I’m looking to get an affordable moisture meter.
I’m considering the Wagner BI 2200, Wagner MMC220 or Extech MO280 KH (kit with Mini IR Thermometer, Waterproof Stem thermometer, & carrying case).
Does anyone have any experience, feedback, etc. with these??
Thanks!
Tramex Encounter is excellent just under $500.00. Also get a Hydro Pro II excellent for detecting moisture (under $200.), I call it the Deal Killer.
A moisture meter is going to be one of the most common tools that you use as a home inspector. Spend the extra money on something that is going to be reliable and not break easy. I am not too impressed with the Extech tools for this reason. I use a Protimeter Survey Master and it has been invaluable. It has both invassive and non-invassive measurement modes along with the ability to add remote probes. They are a little more expensive, but well worth the extra money. After breaking a couple of cheaper units, I realized it was worth it to just bite the bullet and buy a better model.
http://www.professionalequipment.com/product_images/M100-8150_protimeter-surverymaster.jpg
http://www.professionalequipment.com/protimeter-surveymaster-home-inspection-mete-m407-8160/non-destructive-meters/
Dual Function Moisture Meter
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I have had Extech’s too…not happy at all with the durability.
I have been shopping for a Surveymaster, but there seems to be a few different models such as 5360($475), 5360L($395), 8160($439). I dont want to short myself with the wrong model. Anyone know the differences?
Delmhorst BD 2100.
I have the same one works great…
What about the Tramex Encounter Plus I have been thinking trying one?
Protimeter survery master here…actually 6 of them. AWESOME tools and when they break (which all tools eventually break) you can send them back to GZE and get a new one for about $375…