At the end of the day, it’s a basic device for measuring the moisture content of wood, and that’s what it does. The Stihl wood gauge is showing that this gum has a moisture content of 9% which is what I would expect. The trees were felled 5 years ago and I processed the wood with the Husqvarna 450 Rancher about a year ago. There’s some debate on the accuracy of wood moisture meters, as when you get a few of them together on the same piece of wood you can get a wide range of values. However, I think the Stihl wood tester gives a good indication of whether or not a piece of wood is ready to burn. Battery Indicator: The moisture meter features a battery indicator, alerting you when it's time to replace the 1.5V LR44 battery (or equivalent) to keep your tool running smoothly. I decided to take them out and discovered that there was a tiny piece of plastic between the batteries and the device so that it would not be accidentally turned on before sale.

Bright Orange Design: The Stihl Wood Moisture Meter is designed in a vibrant orange colour, making it easy to spot and harder to misplace in your toolbox.LCD Display: The clear LCD display ensures that you can easily read and interpret the moisture levels of the material you're testing. I couldn’t get mine working when I first unboxed it and wanted to test it out. It came with batteries, so I was beginning to think that they had died already, despite the fact that I’d never used the moisture probe. I think it’s a perfect size and I like how easy it is to use. I prefer non-complicated things and can’t be bothered learning about 100 different options and features. Hopefully, this has helped you to know whether or not it’s right for you. Also, feel free to leave any questions or comments about anything to do with the Stihl wood water content tester and I’ll answer it asap.

Wide Moisture Range: The moisture meter is capable of measuring a moisture range for wood from 6% to 42%, providing you with accurate information to make informed decisions. The ideal moisture content for firewood is between 10% and 20% – below 10% and the wood can burn too fast and hot, and above 20% and it will burn slowly and with more difficulty, it will put out more emissions, and not a lot of heat. The Stihl Wood Moisture Gauge, is a handy and reliable device designed to measure the humidity of cut wood and various hard materials. Whether you need to determine if your firewood is ready to burn or if your woodworking components are ready for assembly, this moisture meter is a valuable addition to your tool box. The little tree symbol you can see in the images indicates that I’m testing the moisture level of wood rather than another material like mortar or plaster.

Stihl Moisture Meter

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