What do you generally use it for? What can you learn from the amount of moisture in a tree?
250482
I use it to check moisture equalization of wood that is going to be furniture or interior trim. Some people use it to check split fire wood, to make sure it's dried out enough to burn well.
95333
I'm sure you could there is not a setting for that but if you have a control that you know the moisture. You could use that for the baseline.
41452
It depends upon the climate overall in your area. I don't know what the base of the tree is made of but I don't think it is intended for damp areas. I think that over time the wood knobs would not last. Your idea is good but unless the weather is rather warm I doubt that the towels would all dry as you would want them to with the inner hooks covered with towels hanging on the outer hooks. I use a portable clothes line anchored in a heavy umbrella stand.
1726090
turn the tester on place prong in the brake fluid reserivor read moisture per instructions. reads the amount of moisture in your brake line.something not everybody does but dealers do recommend this. better than rust in your lines
1368173
Not sure, I don't have any on my property. I expect that it can suck up dried out acorns but I'm not sure about fresh off of the tree acorns. The shape of the acorn doesn't offer a lot of surface area plus it is rounded so not a whole lot for airflow to act upon.
1051317
It can be used in both ways. It is more effective used under mulch. Less evaporation.
533035
I use it to mix with water and feed my pistachio trees, so I don't know what to tell you about that issue.
1229311
the label (and it may be under the label) is a good start.. however if there is a lot of rain forecast, I use about a cup per 24 in container, 2 on trees less than 4 ft tall and 3 on pines over 8 ft. Also spread it around the drip line on trees /shrubs not in containers.. those in containers spread around the inside of the rim, putting it around the trunks is a waste as the trees/shrubs don't feed there. If you're in a drier climate than the PNW, either water heavily or reduce the amount and consider a second application in 2 weeks. Also consider the soil.. sandy soils will absorb faster and lessen the chance of burning, clay soils or dense loam holds the concentrations longer so some caution in over applying is warranted.
1810302
Yes you can. The outside humidity will effect the moisture content, but plus or minus a degree or two the reading will give you the moisture content of the wood.
1392025
If you can't find specific numbers for the plants you noted, establish your own moisture level. Simple instruments like the 1820 can only report the percentage of moisture in the soil and if you know your plants either like their home wet or on the dry side, the 1820 will give you a close idea of just how wet the soil is. The great thing about gardening is that so much of it is experimental and what a pleasure to have success.
1650512
Pretty much.. Used it to protect our tent during a major downpour, we were nice and dry on the inside. Not sure what you are using this for?
1473591
It states it is for damp and wet areas , we had a water leak and used it to draw the dampness and it worked great , we were surprised how much water it pulled out.
2237056
Sounds like a good idea...? Using it dry may tend to generate a lot of heat and tear it up.
943908
I keep it under a porch roof, but when rain has blown in, the contents have remained dry. My suspicions are that in direct rain, it would keep contents dry, but not prevent dampness from humidity.
1009938
I think it would work pretty good to eliminate spilling the water. However, the tree would be in the way of you lifting the watering can high enough to empty it so you may have to put what water you can get in a couple times.
1131503
I wouldn't use it for that. Too much for plants only good on gutters if there's not a lot in them.
1326619
It was dry when we used it. It isn't used as a backup for a house but for just running a couple of appliances for the camper while camping in the forest. It's covered or in the garage the rest of the time. If the instructions say to use dry then I wouldn't try it any other way.