Protimeter SurveyMaster (BLD5360L) Pin-Free & Pin Moisture Meter

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The information below is retained for reference only. This item is discontinued and cannot be ordered.

Surveymaster incorporates two modes of operation (Search and Measure) that enable the user to distinguish surface moisture from sub-surface moisture, essential information when trying to establish the extent and cause of a moisture problem.

The Search Mode is used to assess the moisture level beneath the surface of solid walls and floors independently of surface conditions. The nominal depth of the measurement is 3/4" (19mm) this depends on the density and other characteristics of the material. When held against the surface, as shown below, the instrument transmits a signal into the material. The relative moisture level is shown on the digital display and its moisture condition is shown on the accompanying scale of color-coded lights. This measurement presentation helps the user to:

• Look for moisture behind wall and floor coverings, such as tile and vinyl
• Assess, in relative terms, if the material is in a dry, borderline or damp condition
• Map the extent of the problem numerically
• Not adversely affected by surface moisture such as condensation
• Non-invasive Pinless radio frequency finds moisture at depth where moisture is not always directly visible up to 3/4" (25.4 mm) below the surface
• This mode of measurement is not adversely affected by the presence of surface moisture

Applications: Shower pans, behind ceramic tile, fine finishes, water stains, tile and vinyl floor coverings, joists, around toilets, drywall, below grade floors and walls, plaster, masonry, concrete and concrete block.

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The Measure Mode is used to measure the moisture level at the surface and at incremental depth, when used with the auxiliary deep wall probes. Measure mode readings are precise and specific to the immediate area of contact of the electrodes. The actual moisture content of wood is shown on the digital display with the corresponding moisture condition shown on the accompanying scale of color-coded lights. Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME) values are shown for other non-conductive, porous building materials

• Pin-type probes measure moisture in wood and other building materials (use provided calibration chart for more precise readings)
• Detects moisture directly in materials and below wall and floor coverings such as tile, wood and vinyl
• Deep wall probes establish the presence of moisture in wall cavity insulation, sub and surface structures
• Assess, in relative terms, if the material is in a dry, borderline or damp condition

Applications: Wood and wood floors, drywall, concrete and concrete block, stucco, plaster, masonry and EIFS.

• Pin measurement moisture range(WME): 7% to 99%
• Max. needle penetration: 0.4" (10mm)
• Non-Invasive (RF) moisture range: 6 to 100% (relative) up to 3/4"(19.05mm) deep
• Resolution: 0.1%
• Power: (1) 9v battery (included)
• Dimensions (LxWxD): 6.8" x 1.2" x 1.9" (175x30x48mm )
• Weight: 3.5 oz (100g)
• Audible alert (may be switched on/off by the user)
• Auto power off (may be switched off, or set between 1-3 minutes, by the user)
• Dual Display LCD and LED
  • Digital 60 LED’s Green (“dry”) , Yellow (“at risk”) and Red (“wet”)
  • Digital LCD
• Reset reading for sensitivity adjustment
• Hold Feature

Supplied with:

• Carrying Case Pouch with belt loop
• 9v Battery
• Manufacturer's warranty (2 years parts and labor)
• Instruction Manual & Wood calibration chart -150 commonly used species

Options:

• External (2 pin) standard probe (BLD5079)
• External (2 pin) heavy duty probe (BLD5060)
• Deep (5") wall probes Plug-in type (BLD5018)
• Spare Pins & Calibration Check Device
• EIFS* probe finds moisture in exterior insulation finishing systems (BLD5070)
• Hammer electrode probe for wood floor applications (BLD5050)

*Exterior Insulation and Finished Systems