The Delmhorst RDM-3 is a pin-style meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood. It is not designed for measuring moisture in other building materials. Its rugged build should stand up well to a lot of use. Its intuitive navigational keypad makes it easy to use with minimal reliance on the manual. It offers features that most other meters do not, including data storage and the ability to download data to a computer.
The Delmhorst TechScan A210 is a pinless meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood and other building materials. Its rugged build should stand up well to a lot of use. Its simplicity makes it easy to use with minimal reliance on the manual. The meter’s analog display may appeal to some users, but it won’t be for everyone. Accuracy test results indicate that this meter has some limits, especially when MC falls below 8% MC.
The TotalCheck is a dual-mode (both pin and pinless) meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood and other building materials. Its versatility allows it to even be used for RH testing in concrete. Its rugged build should stand up well to a lot of use. It utilizes several navigation buttons that require some use of the manual to gain familiarity. Accuracy test results indicate that this meter has some limits, especially when MC falls below 8% MC.
The Delmhorst J-2000 is a digital pin-type meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood and other building materials. This meter is intuitive to use and has a rugged build that should stand up well to a lot of use. Accuracy test results indicate that this meter has some limits. Readings tended to be high when MC falls below 8% MC. Readings for some species, such as Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, tend to be low when MC is above 10%. In addition, the J-2000 does not maintain its accuracy when surface moisture is present.
The Delmhorst BD-10 is an analog pin-type meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood and other building materials. This no-frills, basic meter performed well in our accuracy tests between 8% to 20% MC. It does not maintain its accuracy when surface moisture is present. Readings also tend to be somewhat less accurate when MC falls below 8% or above 20%.
The Delmhorst J-4 is an analog pin-type meter that can be used for measuring moisture in wood and other building materials. This no-frills, basic meter performed well in our accuracy tests, except that it does not maintain its accuracy when surface moisture is present.
The Delmhorst BD-2100 is a digital pin-type meter that uses resistance technology for measuring moisture. Our tests indicated that this meter provides readings that are somewhat low compared to the actual moisture content of wood.