Testo 606-1 Moisture Meter 0560 6060

Checking wood moisture has never been simpler

When working with wood products, moisture content is more often than not of the utmost importance. If wood is installed with the wrong moisture content this may result in mechanical deformations (contracting and swelling) and therefore damage.

This could be pieces of furniture, or even the entire supporting structure of a building. Therefore, before being made into furniture or supporting material by a craftsman, the suitability of the wood has to be assessed by measuring the moisture content.

Having the ability to easily check the moisture content is also often important in the heating industry. Checking fuels like wood or pellets, is part of the daily duties performed by flue gas inspectors. A high moisture content in the fuel means energy loss and a waste of resources.

The testo 606 is pocket size meaning it is light and easy to operate. Although it is small in size it is by no means flimsy; thanks to its robust design it both looks and feels quality.

The material moisture is displayed directly in percentage weight, by means of stored material characteristic curves for wood. Characteristic curves are available for measuring wood moisture in beech, fir, larch, oak, pine and maple wood. The measuring instrument uses two electrodes which must be pushed into the material to get a reading.

See also testo 606-2

In addition to material moisture testing there is also an option for those who require humidity and air temperature measurements. With the 606-2, drying conditions, for example, can be assessed on site both quickly and reliably. The humidity sensor is particularly accurate and guarantees reliable measurement values.