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Handheld moisture meter with backlit LCD display and ergonomic grip

General Tools & Instruments

General Tools & Instruments LCD Moisture Meter #MM8

SKU CH-EVPD-402M4

Pinless moisture meter measures wood and building materials up to 19 mm deep with material-specific settings and a backlit LCD

  • Ideal for wood and construction materials with dedicated drywall, masonry, softwood and hardwood settings
  • Clear 50 mm backlit LCD digits plus three-colour LED bar graph and audible alert
  • Pinless design reads up to 19 mm deep without surface damage
  • Measures 0 to 53 % in softwood and 0 to 35 % in hardwood
  • Early mould prevention with out-of-range alarm and low 9V battery alert

Pinless Moisture Meter for Wood and Masonry

The General Tools LCD Moisture Meter #MM8 measures moisture content in drywall, masonry, softwood and hardwood without pins. Non-marring sensing technology protects surfaces while detecting levels up to 19 mm deep. It suits inspectors, contractors and DIY users who need fast, non-invasive leak and humidity checks.

Backlit Display and Alerts Change Daily Use

A 50 mm backlit white LCD shows clear digits in low light. A three-colour LED bar graph and audible alert give immediate feedback on moisture levels. Auto-calibration removes setup time, while an out-of-range alarm and low 9V battery warning prevent missed readings during extended jobs.

Best for Surface Scans, Not Core Sampling

This meter suits anyone tracing leaks, checking building materials or monitoring drying progress. It reads 0 to 53% for softwood and 0 to 35% for hardwood with relative values for wallboard and masonry. Users needing pinned precision, deeper penetration or data logging should consider other instruments.

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Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 3,030 comparable items (median $54.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 9 V battery alert mean I must swap cells mid-job or only when the meter warns me?

The low-battery alarm sounds only when voltage drops too low for reliable readings, so you replace the 9 V cell after the alert, not on a fixed schedule.

At the 19 mm depth limit, will dense hardwood still read up to 35 % or does the signal fade sooner?

Maximum depth is 19 mm; hardwood range tops out at 35 % within that depth, so readings stay valid to the full penetration limit.

After hours of scanning, does the backlit LCD or audible alarm drain the 9 V enough to trigger the low-battery warning?

The low-battery alert activates only when supply voltage falls below the operating threshold; typical all-day use stays well above that level.

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