It’s obviously made by the makers of Stihl chainsaws who are known for producing quality products, which include not only their chainsaw models, but also their accessories. The BEST Price STIHL is a brand that knows the in and out of working with firewood and is a reputed manufacturer of top-quality forestry appliances. A pinless type moisture meter is also called a non-damaging meter because there is no damage caused while taking the measurement. If you want to “freeze” the current reading on the LCD screen, you simply press the button with a key on it. This is handy if you’re reaching to take a reading and can’t see the screen, or you want to remember a specific reading. Answer: Choosing one type of moisture meter above the other should depend on the type of work you need for and the price and technological differences between the two moisture meters.

The fluctuations in the electromagnetic wave due to varying degrees of moisture level in the wood are then recorded by the pad to give the reading of the moisture content.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.

Also, since the level of accuracy of pin moisture meters is greater than pinless moisture meters and pinless moisture meters are prone to inaccuracies in irregular or warped surfaces, moisture meters with pins are almost always the best option for you if you are planning to use them primarily to determine firewood moisture levels.Some moisture meters are more accurate than others. I recommend looking for a meter with at least an accuracy of around 1% each way. There are several different types of moisture meter, and the brennenstuhl one is a dual probe pin-type meter. Simply put, the device runs an electrical current between its probes, and the resistance that the material gives relates to the moisture level inside.