I recently had moisture on the floor on one end of my basement. Could this be used to detect if there is also moisture present behind the drywall, within the wall? (The drywall is plastered, painted, and seems to be backed with a layer of plastic.) Thank you! I recently had moisture on the floor on one end of my basement. Could this be used to detect if there is also moisture present behind the drywall, within the wall? (The drywall is plastered,... » Read More I recently had moisture on the floor on one end of my basement. Could this be used to detect if there is also moisture present behind the drywall, within the wall? (The drywall is plastered, painted, and seems to be backed with a layer of plastic.) Thank you! « Show Less
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Hi. General Tools indicates that it CAN detect moisture up to 4" deep/down. * Spherical sensor gauges moisture level up to 4 in. below a surface. I haven't used mine in that capacity yet so I can't tell you from an applicability standpoint. You can also check out other specs here: http://www.generaltools.com/assets/images/Manuals/MMD950ManualGT.pdfHope that helps!
1879247
Yes, you should be able to use this General Tool for what you need. I bought this moisture meter because I am a Home Inspector and Environmental. I am very happy with this moisture meter. Good luck.
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I use it only to measure moisture in lumber; but I have noticed it measures basically the superficial moisture. I can measure it deeper if I first make two tiny holes in the wood to insert the sensors. I don't think it would give you what you need.
2223814
Can't really speak to that since mine is in a basement. However, i think you could spray a can of protecting paint to make sure.
1037415
You can see studs behind plasterboard, but not very well and there has to be some heat difference. IE if the outside wall has been heated by the sun. If you want to locate studs to fix into, a good quality ultrasonic stud detector will be easier to use and more accurate. My E4 does not show wiring or pipes or anything that is not in contact with the plasterboard.
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I would think in theory it could. I haven't been impressed with it though. I have mine on an epoxy coated concrete floor, and then on a piece of paper on the concrete floor. It continues to randomally report that water is detected, despite being bone dry.
1034999
I read the same review you did, and if you notice, the smell didn't appear till after they pulled it up. It sounds like a case of moisture coming through the concrete and causing mold. This would have happened with any product. The underlayment did its job and blocked the moisture and smell from the living space. In my mind it is a case of "user confusion", not product failure.
2181799
No, it just goes right against the wall- exactly like you see in the picture. So you will want to make sure to keep the area dry (especially if you are putting it against drywall, like I did).
90046
I would say it would get you a moisture meter to check your moisture in wood . I use distilled water and it is good for a week .It cant hurt it will keep from having dry cracks in finish and wood and improve the sound hope this helps Raymond
217329
I haven't used it inside. I would be nervous to do so unless I taped it all off with drop cloths especially the floor. However I do have an unfinished basement and when we go to redo that I will be spraying the walls with this. That is my plan at least right now.
2084749
You place it on the floor so that the two contacts on the bottom will detect moisture. Not sure if it works. Hopefully..... I have it on the floor next to my hot water heater.
488956
One of mine is a year old. It was never used. It looks like new. I sealed it in a plastic bag & stored it in a dry basement. I would think moisture & humidity are the enemy.
809222
My purpose for purchasing this product was for a moisture barrier and cushioning. I used it over a concrete slab. Cannot speak to the sound proofing qualities. My floor was quiet to walk on and had just enough give to let me appreciate that it was wood and no longer vinyl over concrete. I would buy this product again.
1810303
Yes, it will measure the moisture content in your wood floor joists. It has multiple modes. One mode for measuring wood, and another for other materials such as cardboard or paper (per the instructions that come with the unit). Since the joists are made of wood you would set it for wood mode just like measuring moisture content in firewood.
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According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and there is no indication of when it is saturated and needs reactivated. According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and... » Read More According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and there is no indication of when it is saturated and needs reactivated. « Show Less
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Hi. General Tools indicates that it CAN detect moisture up to 4" deep/down. * Spherical sensor gauges moisture level up to 4 in. below a surface. I haven't used mine in that capacity yet so I can't tell you from an applicability standpoint. You can also check out other specs here: http://www.generaltools.com/assets/images/Manuals/MMD950ManualGT.pdf Hope that helps!
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As others have answered before me, yes, you can scan floor and wall texture.
1630062
There's always some moisture in wood, upstairs or not. Even if it's completely dry, there's always the chance of water leakage getting under the floor and causing some warping. I'd play it safe and use an underlayment, even if it's only 15-pound asphalt paper, which is inexpensive.