🌲 Delmhorst J-LITE: Accurate Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter (6% to 30%) for Precise Measurement Review

The instruction manual was very short. Very few wood species are listed as coated. Had to go online for this information which was fine.

Excellent and simple moisture meter, works great although range is limited. However, it is good enough for a very reasonable price.

We have a water leak in our basement. This device was very helpful in determining the source and extent of the leak. Now we're going to use it to control the humidity to make sure we don't have any more problems.

After picking up a few moisture meters I realized I needed my own. After talking to my son and searching the internet I decided to go for it. It works as described and the battery lasts well. Reading points are solid, readings are clearly visible and seem accurate. I would recommend this product and - oh yes - the price was fair.

During the cold Indiana winter months I work as a woodworker and carpenter shop making furniture for my family. I also cut and burn my own wood. At first I wanted to buy a less expensive ($60) moisture meter, but reading other reviews convinced me that Delmhorst is a trustworthy company that brings quality to their cheaper devices. I hate buying something that works fine for a few months and then the electronics just stop working, even if it's still under warranty. So I decided to purchase the…

If you have read Bruce Hodley's excellent book Understanding Wood you will know why you need a moisture meter. Wood expands and contracts depending on the humidity in the area. Mr. Hodley will show you how to calculate how much your wood will 'move' in response, but to do this you first need to know the initial moisture content in your wood. (The math isn't hard, by the way.) Whether you're installing siding, laying hardwood floors, building furniture, determining how much the wall height of…