Three signals that need to be replaced with a new moisture meter
Below we provide some warning signs that you can use to determine if your hygrometer is damaged; I hope this can help you save your wallet and save some time waiting for repairs/replacements. Three signals that need to be replaced with a new moisture meter
1. Internal creaking sound
The internal components of the hygrometer should be firmly seated; When you hear a clicking sound while using the device, it is likely that there is a problem. This is usually a good indicator that something in the device has broken or become loose.
2. Readability
Being able to see clear readings on the display screen is an important part of the moisture meter testing process. As we discussed earlier, sometimes when the battery runs out, it can cause the screen backlight to fail or the digital segments on the digital display screen to malfunction.
If you replace the battery with a new fully charged one and still obtain inaccurate readings, internal repair or replacement may be necessary, which may be more severe. In this case, a good choice is to contact the manufacturer of the instrument to solve the problem with a good solution.
3. Not activated
A quick indicator, you should invest in a new hygrometer or your current hygrometer needs to be repaired when it is not activated. Similarly, this may be due to low/depleted battery power, but if you replace the battery and still do not activate it, it may be due to internal component damage, which may require repair or replacement.
Handling inaccurate% MC readings
Another common sign of instrument failure is a clearly incorrect% MC reading. However, incorrect readings can be very simple, simply testing the moisture in the uncalibrated material of the instrument.
For example, when using the same instrument for inspection, two different types of wood with the same actual% MC will display different% MC values. At this point, you need to use a species calibration table to calibrate the reading, or if the moisture meter has built-in species calibration, set it to the species you are testing.
