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Description
Overview
The Testo 616 professional moisture meter provides you with a precise and non-destructive means of measuring the moisture content of wood and various building materials. This allows for efficient moisture detection and monitoring of drying processes after water damage.
Operating the Testo 616 is straightforward: simply select the appropriate characteristic curve for your material and place the meter’s measuring claw against the surface. The instrument immediately displays the moisture content as a weight percentage, referencing the dry weight of the material.
Despite only surface contact, the Testo 616 is capable of determining moisture content in wood, walls, or flooring down to a significant depth of 2 inches (5 cm), making it a powerful tool for comprehensive assessments.
Why It Matters
Accurate moisture measurement is critical for the integrity of building materials and timber products. Incorrect moisture levels in wood can lead to warping, shrinking, or swelling, causing structural damage or aesthetic issues in furniture and building components. The Testo 616 ensures you can verify material suitability before installation or processing, preventing costly future repairs and maintaining high quality standards.
What's Included
- Testo 616 moisture meter for wood and building materials
- Calibration certificate
- Batteries
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Precise, Non-Destructive Measurement: Accurately measures moisture in wood and building materials without causing damage, up to a depth of 2 inches (5 cm).
- ✓ Versatile Material Curves: Features 10 characteristic curves for various materials, including soft wood, hard wood, pressboard, anhydrite screed, cement screed, lime sand brick, gas concrete, concrete, high insulation bricks, and brickwork.
- ✓ User-Friendly Display: Equipped with a backlit display for clear readings in any light condition.
- ✓ Data Management: Includes a hold function to freeze readings and min/max memory for tracking moisture fluctuations.
- ✓ Ergonomic Design: Comfortable to hold and operate, ensuring ease of use during prolonged tasks.
- ✓ Weight Percentage Output: Displays moisture content as a weight percentage relative to the dry mass, providing clear, actionable data.
Applications
- Water Damage Restoration: Quickly detect moisture in walls and floors, identifying damaged areas without invasive procedures.
- Drying Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor drying stages after water damage, ensuring materials reach optimal moisture levels.
- Carpentry and Joinery: Verify the moisture content of wood before processing or installation to prevent future deformations.
- Building Inspections: Perform moisture inspections to ensure compliance with building schedules and standards.
Tradie Pro Tip
The Testo 616 is a must-have for any tradie dealing with timber or structural repairs. Use its non-destructive capabilities to quickly identify hidden moisture pockets before they become costly problems, ensuring long-term integrity of your work. Always cross-reference with ambient conditions for a complete picture.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 x 2 x 9 in. / 70 x 58 x 234 mm |
| Operating temperature | 41.0° to 104.0 °F / +5 to +40 °C |
| Housing | ABS / TPE / Metal |
| Protection class | IP30 |
| Battery type | 9V block battery, 6F22 |
| Battery life | 60 h |
| Display update | 0.5 s |
| Unit | Water content in percent by weight based on dry mass (%) |
| Measurement depth | up to 5 cm |
| Measuring rate | 0.5 sec |
| Storage temperature | -4.0° to 158.0 °F / -20 to +70 °C |
| Weight | 9 oz. / 260 g |
| Humidity - Capacitive Measuring range | < 50 % (wood), < 20 % (building materials) |
| Humidity - Capacitive Resolution | 0.1 |
Pair With
- Thermal Imagers
- Data Loggers
- Humidity Sensors
Ensure the integrity of your projects with the reliable Testo 616 Moisture Meter. Invest in precision, protect your work.
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