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Wood Moisture Meter 4 Mode Paper Wall Detector with LCD Temperature Display

4 Wood Calibration Modes, Backlit LCD with Data Hold and Temperature for Carpentry, Floors, Walls and Paper

R 346.00−31%

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Average: R 1 360.75
Lowest seen: R 346.00
Highest seen: R 1 654.00
Last change: -R 54.00
First indexed: 21 Sep 2026
Retailer: Takealot

Description

This digital wood moisture meter is designed for quick and convenient moisture testing across wood, paper, cardboard, walls, flooring and other common building materials. The integrated electrode pins provide direct contact measurement, while the clear backlit display makes readings easy to view even in low-light conditions.

Specifications

Product Type: Digital Wood Moisture Meter
Material: ABS
Wood Moisture Range: 4-75%
Paper Moisture Range: 4-90%
Wall Moisture Range: 0.2-24%
Resolution: 0.1%
Accuracy: 0.5%
Electrode Length: 10 mm / 0.4 in
Electrode Pins: Integrated
Display: Backlit LCD
Auto Shut-Off: Automatically powers off after 5 minutes of inactivity
Power Supply: 2 × AAA batteries
Batteries: Not included
Operating Temperature: 0-40 C / 32-104 F
Measurement Temperature Range: -20-70 C

Key Features

Multi-Material Testing: Measures moisture levels in wood, paper, cardboard, walls, flooring and other compatible materials.
Multiple Wood Calibration Modes: Select from four wood calibration levels to suit different wood types and obtain more suitable readings.
Easy-to-Read Display: The blue backlight provides clear visibility when working in dim or poorly lit areas.
Hold Function: Locks the current measurement on the display for convenient recording and checking.
Temperature Display: Displays ambient temperature and allows switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Compact and Portable: Lightweight ABS construction and integrated measuring pins make it convenient for home, workshop, construction and inspection use.
Automatic Power-Off: Helps conserve battery power by switching the meter off after approximately 5 minutes without operation.

How to Use

Remove the battery cover and install 2 AAA batteries. Press the power button once to turn on the meter.
Remove the protective cover to expose the integrated electrode pins.
Press the Wood button to select the appropriate wood calibration level: A, B, C or D.
For other materials, select Paper mode for paper, cardboard or cartons, or Wall mode for slate, wallboard, flooring and similar materials.
Insert the electrode pins into the material and check the moisture reading on the display.
Press the Hold / C/ F button once to hold the current reading.
Press and hold the Hold / C/ F button for approximately 3 seconds to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
After use, turn off the meter and replace the protective cover.