Rapitest Damp Checker
Low Cost Moisture Meter

The Rapitest Damp Checker is designed to alert users to possible moisture problems. The metal contact at the end of a 3 foot coiled cable detects moisture present in difficult to reach locations. The 10 point scale corresponds to moisture levels from 10 - 28%. Scale and reference chart correlate relative and moisture % readings.

Major Users : Builders, Estate Agents

Features

• Ideal for Inspectors, Consultants, Assessors, Contractors & Homeowners.

• Find out if potentially damaging excess moisture is present.

• Test hard or soft Wood, Concrete, Plaster, Carpets, Sheetrock & more to determine the extent of moisture problems.

• Locate & trace Roof Leaks & Water Seepage, & assess the extent of Wet Rot & Hidden Condensation.

• Use it to check surfaces before Painting, Wallpapering or Laying Floors or Tiles.

• Helps you to select drier lumber.

• Contact probes are on a 140cm extended coiled cable for testing in hard to reach spots.

• Dual reading scale gives relative (1 - 10), moisture % (10 - 28%) readings & colour coding – green to red

• One 9 volt battery (PP3) supplied.

• Instructions enclosed.

• One Year Warranty

Instructions for Use

Move the On/Off switch (A) to On. Move the Moisture Test switch (S) to Moisture Test . Firmly insert the jack plug at the end of the coiled cable into the connector on the side of the meter. Press the probes about 4mm into wood, wallboard or soft material to be tested. For concrete, brick or "hard" materials and painted surfaces, hold the probes against the surface to be tested. The needle on the meter will move to show the extent of moisture present