Three Signs That You Need to Replace Your Moisture Analyzer
Indicate that your moisture meter is not working
Below we provide some notice 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 analyzer
1. Internal creaking sound
The internal components of the hygrometer should be securely in place; When you hear a clicking sound while using the device, it is likely that there is a problem. This is usually a good indication 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 discussed earlier, sometimes when the battery is depleted, 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 get inaccurate readings, internal repair or replacement may be necessary, which could be more severe. In this case, a good option is to contact the manufacturer of the instrument to find a good solution to the problem.
3. Not activated
A quick indicator, you should invest in a new hygrometer or repair your current hygrometer when it is not activated. Similarly, this may be due to low/depleted battery power, but if you replace the battery and it still does not activate, it may be caused by internal component damage, which may require repair or replacement.
Handling inaccurate% MC readings
Another common sign of instrument malfunction is clearly incorrect% MC readings. However, incorrect readings can be very simple, just test 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, it is necessary to use a species calibration table to calibrate the readings, or if the moisture meter has built-in species calibration, set it to the species you are testing.
