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Moisture in Concrete


As concrete structures are porous they can absorb moisture. It is therefore often necessary to measure and monitor the moisture content within the concrete.

Other substrates, which may have a high moisture content, include timber, fibreboard, plasterboard, gypsum and brick.

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Concrete Encounter Moisture Meter

Concrete Moisture Encounter Moisture Meter (CME)

The Concrete Moisture Encounter (CME) is an instrument specifically designed for the the flooring industry to measure concrete floors, screeds and gypsum. The Concrete Moisture Encounter is the easiest, quickest and most accurate method of determining moisture in Concrete. It penetrates up to 12.5 mm. No drilling or damage to the surface is required and the reading obtained is the actaul moisture percentage. Complies with ASTM.E 1907-97. Measurement Range : 0 to over 6%. 0 to 10 comparative for Sand / Cement (Gypsum) floor screed. Depth : 12.5mm Electronically

DM4A Moisture Meter

DM4A Moisture Meter

The DM4A Moisture Meter is a digital non destructive universal moisture meter for measuring moisture content in wood, building materials, paper, cardboards and numerous other materials. It measures moisture non destructively up to 30 mm. The instrument is pocket size, robust, hand held, electronic moisture meter is suitable for a quick determination of the moisture. The materials are merely touched and the % moisture appears on the display. (approximately one reading every 2 seconds) No damage to materials. Only put on and read! Optional extras include Software and RS232 for download to a PC. Measuring range: 0 -100% (adjustable) Resolution: 0.1%. Depth : 30 mm

MMS Dampness Diagnosis Kit

Moisture Measurement System (MMS) Dampness Diagnosis Kit

The Moisture Measurement System (MMS) Dampness Diagnosis Kit is the complete dampness diagnosis kit complete with dual search mode and pin type option as well the option for Data storage with PC interface. It includes a hygrometer moisture probe which is switchable between Air & Solids, deep wall probes to measure up to 140 mm, surface temperature sensor and hygrostick. Measurement Range : Measure : 7% to 99% WME, Search : 0 to 999 relative. Resolution: 0.1%. Depth : Measure : 12.5 / 140 mm, Search : 15 to 20 mm. Hygrostick Range : 30 to 98 % RH, 0 -50°C. Humistick Range : 0 to 100 % RH, 0 -50°C

Speedy Ashworth Moisture Meter

Speedy Ashworth Calcium Carbide Moisture Meter

The Speedy Ashworth Calcium Carbide Moisture Meter is used on construction sites to establish the percent moisture content (%MC) of these materials before the actual construction work commences. The large Speedy is ideal for Roads, Aggregates, Sand and Concrete while the Standard model is used for building restoration and refurbishment and solid floors. Knowledge of the moisture content of soils and construction materials is of great importance to engineers involved with the construction of roads, bridges and other civil structures. Over 100 000 Speedy's have been sold throughout the world. Measurement Range : 0 to 50%. Resolution: 0.1%

Trident T-90 Moisture Meter

Trident T-90 Moisture Meter

The Trident T90 Moisture Meter is a microwave meter for rapid determination of moisture content in sand and other fine and coarse aggregates It is fast and easy to use: Simply insert the prongs into sand or aggregate, accurate, Completely portable, Easy to read display and gives you Instantaneous readings. It can store over 150 readings and has an RS232 interface to a PC. Measurement Range : 0 to 20% by Dry Weight. Accuracy: +/- 0.2%