{"product_id":"testo-606-2-moisture-meter-0560-6062","title":"Testo 606-2 - Moisture Meter for Wood, Building Materials \u0026 Ambient Conditions","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Testo 606-2 moisture meter is an essential tool for HVAC professionals, accurately measuring moisture content in various wood types, building materials, and the surrounding environment. This compact and professional device allows for quick and easy assessment of storage and drying conditions, crucial for preventing costly damage and ensuring material integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBeyond just material moisture, the 606-2 also measures relative humidity and air temperature, and calculates dew point and wet bulb temperatures. This comprehensive capability makes it indispensable for diagnosing potential issues related to moisture, such as condensation risks or inadequate drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eUnderstanding and controlling moisture levels is paramount in HVAC, construction, and property management. Excessive moisture can lead to mould growth, material degradation, structural damage, and compromised indoor air quality. The Testo 606-2 provides the precise data needed to identify problems early, verify drying processes, and ensure optimal environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesto 606-2 moisture meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Material Moisture Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilises ram electrodes and stored characteristic curves for accurate readings in various woods (beech, spruce, larch, oak, pine, maple) and building materials (cement screed, concrete, plaster, brickwork).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Condition Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures relative humidity and air temperature, enabling comprehensive assessment of storage and drying environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Calculations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically calculates dew point and wet bulb temperatures, aiding in the identification of potential condensation issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a backlit display for all lighting conditions, a convenient hold function to freeze readings, and a protective cap with a belt bag for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable and Portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact design with a hand strap to prevent accidental drops, making it ideal for on-site use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing moisture content in stored timber and structural wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerifying drying processes for new construction and renovation projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetecting hidden moisture and wet spots in walls, floors, and ceilings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring ambient humidity and temperature in HVAC systems and storage facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying potential condensation risks in buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eTradie Pro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #007acc; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-style: italic; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\"When troubleshooting water damage or assessing drying progress, don't just measure the material; always check the ambient humidity and temperature as well. High relative humidity can significantly slow drying times and even reintroduce moisture, making the Testo 606-2's combined capabilities invaluable for a complete picture.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature - NTC Measuring Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e14° to 122 °F \/ -10 to +50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature - NTC Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e±0.9 °F \/ ±0.5 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature - NTC Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.1 °F \/ 0.1 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity - Capacitive Measuring Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 100 %rH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity - Capacitive Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e±2.5 %rH (5 to 95 %rH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity - Capacitive Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.1 %rH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood \/ Building Material Moisture Measuring Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.0 to 11.0 % by weight; anhydrite screed\u003cbr\u003e7.0 to 47.9 % by weight; oak, pine, maple, ash-tree, douglas fir, meranti\u003cbr\u003e8.8 to 54.8 % by weight; beech, spruce, larch, birch, cherry, walnut\u003cbr\u003e0.6 to 9.9 % by weight; lime mortar, plaster\u003cbr\u003e0.9 to 22.1 % by weight; cement screed, concrete\u003cbr\u003e0.7 to 8.6 % by weight; cement mortar\u003cbr\u003e0.1 to 16.5 % by weight; bricks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood \/ Building Material Moisture Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e±1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood \/ Building Material Moisture Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood \/ Building Material Moisture Measuring Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003ePair With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal Imagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Loggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eElevate your moisture inspection capabilities with the Testo 606-2 Moisture Meter. Order yours today from HVAC Shop and gain comprehensive insights into material and environmental moisture conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Automated FAQ Schema --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What materials can the Testo 606-2 measure moisture in?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Testo 606-2 can precisely measure moisture in various wood types like beech, spruce, larch, oak, pine, and maple, as well as building materials such as cement screed, concrete, plaster, anhydrite screed, cement mortar, limestone mortar, and brickwork.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the Testo 606-2 only measure material moisture?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No, in addition to material moisture, the Testo 606-2 also measures relative humidity and air temperature. 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