Tips to Manage Your Moisture Meter

Moisture meter is an inexpensive type of tools for woodworkers, craftspeople and furniture manufacturers. After all, measuring the moisture content of the wood is important to identify the quality of the woods. This is where the importance of the moisture meters comes in.

Moisture in the wood is one of the major concerns for all woodworkers and similarly managing the moisture meter is also important. Without proper storage and maintenance and without proper care the moisture meters will work less efficiently and this why it is important to take is proper care. 

In here, we have covered some useful tips to manage your moisture meter for wood and tips to keep the meter in tip top shape. 

• Managing the Pin- Type Moisture Meters

When it is about pin type moisture meters it is important to take care of the pins and clean the contact pins each time after the use. The pins should be wiped gently with a soft cloth. Over time with repeated usage, the tips of the pins tend to become dull. 

If the pins become dull then it is important to consider for a replacement of the pin because dull pins are unable to penetrate into the woods as deeply as the sharp ones and eventually the moisture reading are not accurate. 

• Managing The Pin-Less Moisture Meters

The pin less type of moisture meters are easier to take care compared to the pin type ones. These types of moisture meters come with advanced technology and taking care of the scanning plate is all it takes to keep the device working at its peak performance.  

When taking care of the scanning plates of the pin less moisture meters it is better to wipe the plates with clean and dry clothes. After all if the scanning plates are dirty the reading of the moisture content will not be as accurate as it was before. 

Irrespective of the type of the meter it is important to follow general care tips. The meters should be put back in its case after each use and should be stored in a dry place. Similarly, considering for a battery replacement also keeps the device working better. 

On the bottom line, a high quality moisture meter is an inexpensive piece of device which gives the most accurate moisture reading and it is an investment for professionals. This is why taking proper care of it is important to keep the meter working at its peak efficiency.