SCREEDS AND CONCRETE FLOORS MUST BE DRY BEFORE THE FLOOR COVERING IS INSTALLED
Regular checking of moisture content during the drying out period of a new concrete floor or floor screed is important to ensure it has reached sufficient dryness to accept the floor covering.
Excessive moisture in concrete floor slabs and screeds can lead to a host of problems in all types of floor coverings such as: adhesive degradation, delaminating of the floor covering from the slab and within itself, condensation, blistering, movement and deterioration of the covering.
In the case of wood flooring, excess moisture can lead to swelling, cupping and movement of the wood which can lead to floor failure and even structural damage. Excess moisture can also lead to mold growth. Most of these problems can be related to the floor covering being installed on a sub floor that is not sufficiently dry. It is therefore important to insure that the floor slab or screed is sufficiently dry enough to accept a covering or coating.
Concrete Encounter CME4
A pocket size non-destructive meter designed to measure the moisture content
in concrete flooring prior to the application of floor coverings. Simply switch
the CME4 on, hold it against the surface and take readings from the clear analog
dial showing readings up to 6% moisture content. Recommended By Flooring Manufacturers
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Benefits:
- Designed, Developed and Calibrated Specifically for Concrete
- Instant Readings
- Measures Up To 6% Moisture Content in Concrete
- Non-Destructive Operation (No Drilling)
- Large Clear Analog Display
- "Hold" freezes reading on analog meter
- Battery Operated (Supplied)
- Strong Robust Design
- Pocket Sized
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CRH Moisture Content and Relative Humidity Meter for Flooring
The world's most advanced Moisture and Relative humidity Meter for the flooring
industry, the CRH measures Moisture Content by the Non-Destructive Method,
Relative Humidity by the In-Situ Method (ASTM F2170) or Hood method (ASTM
2420-05) and Temperature and Dew Point in concrete and gypsum flooring.
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Benefits:
- Measure Moisture Content Non-Destructively into the slab.
- Measure Relative Humidity using the RH Probe on or below the surface.
- Measure temperature and dew point with plug-in RH probe.
- Intelligent RH Probe can be recalibrated. (Traceable to NIST national and
international standards.)
- Stores up to 900 recorded readings in 30 files.
- Recorded readings can be recalled and displayed on dot matrix LCD.
- Download recorded readings to computer for report writing.
- Multiple scales to suit different types of floor slabs and screeds.
- Operates on time proven impedance measurement principle.
- Instant readings on clear Digital display.
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MRH Moisture and Humidity Measurement Meter (Digital)
A pocket size non-destructive digital display moisture meter for measuring the % moisture content in wood and comparative readings in other building materials. It incorporates a switchable specific gravity adjustment for most wood species, plus it provides relative readings deep into most building materials. such as Drywall, Roofing, Brick, Ceramic tile etc. The MRH also has the additional option of a Hygrometer mode to measure Relative Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point Temperature and Grains/lb.by simply plugging in the optional Tramex Relative Humidity Probe. Allows for use with ASTM F2170 and ASTM F2420. The MRH operates as a pin-type wood meter when used with the WPIE (Wood Probe Interface Electronics) and a Hand or Hammer Electrode.
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Professional Moisture Meter
The Professional offers a most practical and
accurate way of ensuring that wood is at correct
moisture level for its intended use, proving to
be a vital tool for good quality control.
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Benefits
- Uses built-in electronic probes - ready for service
- Built-In socket for use with a range of external electrodes
- Wide measurement range up to 40% in 0.1% increments
- Immediate and accurate readings on a large clear digital LCD display
- Timed On / Off switch, saving battery power.
- Reading Hold facility
- Temperature stable circuit
- Pocket-sized, easy-to-use.
- Heavy-duty, yet light-weight aluminium construction.
- Power source - standard 9v battery included
- Optional calibration check plugs
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Compact Moisture Meter
The Compact is a hand-held instrument
designed to take precise measurements of
moisture content in wood and wood products. Can be used to take comparative readings on other building materials.
The Compact offers a most practical and
accurate way of ensuring that wood is at correct
moisture level for its intended use, proving to
be a vital tool for good quality control.
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- Uses built-in electronic probes - ready for service
- Built-In socket for use with a range of external electrodes
- Wide measurement range up to 40%
- Immediate and accurate readings on a large clear analog display
- Temperature stable circuit
- Pocket-sized, easy-to-use.
- Heavy-duty, yet light-weight aluminium construction.
- Built-in calibration check
- Power source - standard 9v battery included
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Digital Hygrometer
For fast and accurate measurement of relative humidity, temperature and dew point of the environment. Excess humidity for long periods of time may contribute to Mold growth.
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Benefits
- Micro processor-based design.
- Sensor: electronic capacitance polymer film.
- Fast reacting (approx 60 secs) High Accuracy
- Measures Temperature Centigrade & Fahrenheit, -20° C to 50° C (14° F to 120° F).
- Measures Relative humidity 5% to 95%
- Electronically calculated Dew point
- Measures Min/Max
- Data Hold freezes reading.
- Pocket size
- Model 8705 sames as above but also electronically calculates Wet bulb temperature
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Infra-Red Surface Thermometer
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- Precise non-contact Measurements
- Switchable °C/°F Temperature Units
- Automatic Data Hold
- Laser Target Pointer (switchable On/Off)
- 8:1 Distance Spot Ratio
- Large Digital LCD Display
- Measuring Range -4° - 788° F
- Wide Range of Applications: Flooring, Roofing, Marine, HVAC
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Concrete Encounter CMEXpert
The CMEXpert is a complete kit for moisture testing of concrete slabs, hardwood flooring, wood sub-flooring and environment monitoring.
It incorporates 3 modes of operation.
- Digital Non-Destructive meter for measuring moisture content...instantly ... in concrete floors and floor screeds.
- Plug in Wood Probe to give accurate moisture readings in wood from 7 to 40%.
- Plug in Humidity Probe for Relative Humidity, Temperature, Dew-Point and Mixing Ratio readings.
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Benefits
- Designed, developed and calibrated specifically for the flooring industry
- Instant Readings in non-destructive and wood probe modes
- Measures Up To 7% Moisture Content in Concrete
- Measures from 7% to 40% Moisture Content in Wood using the plug in wood probe
- Relative humidity probe provides clear digital display with simultaneous reading for Humidity in both (%RH) and grains/lb. or grams/kg. in addition to Temperature and Dew Point.
- Can be used for Non-Destructive Hood Method (ASTM F2420) or sub-surface In-Situ method (ASTM F2170).
- Complies with BS Standard BS5325:2001 and BS 8203:2001 for above surface readings of RH, Temperature and Dew Point readings.
- Detachable 0.4" (10mm) diameter stainless steel RH Probe.
- Intelligent RH Probe can be recalibrated. (Traceable to NIST and international standards.)
- "Hold" freezes reading on analog meter
- Battery Operated (Supplied)
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Floor Inspection Kit FIK
The Flooring Professional needs to be able to determine Moisture Content in the Concrete sub-floor and in the floor covering itself whether it is wood, vinyl or some other material.
Whether it is pre-installation testing or post-installation testing, the FIK contains all the necessary equipment for the diversified flooring professional.
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Benefits
- A Concrete Moisture Encounter CME 4 for non-destructive and instant moisture testing of concrete flooring.
- An electronic Digital Hygrometer for fast and accurate measurement of relative humidity temperature and dew point.
- A Professional Moisture Meter for instant and accurate moisture measurement of wood flooring and sub-flooring displayed on a clear digital read-out.
- A slide action hammer electrode for moisture probing when necesary of up to 1.5" (35mm).
- Optional Infra-red Surface Thermometer for checking concrete slab surface temperatures.
- Available with optional Moisture Encounter PLUS (as pictured).
- These instruments plus service tools and spare pins are neatly contained in a rugged and attractive die cut foam lined carrying case.
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This kit is of particular significance to Flooring Contractors, Inspectors and Technical Field Staff who wish to avoid the risks associated with excess moisture.
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CRH Moisture and Humidity Test Kit
A Complete Kit measures Moisture content, Relative Humidity, Temperature and Dew Point in concrete and gypsum flooring. Contains a CRH Moisture and Humidity Meter with Software and PC Cable, Two RH Probes, RH Probe Cal Check with Sleeve, Pack of twelve RH Sleeves, and optional instant read Infrared Surface Thermometer. Can be used for Non-Destructive Hood Method (ASTM F2420) or sub-surface In-Situ method (ASTM F2170).
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MRH Kit
This is a complete kit for moisture and humidity measurement of the building envelope. It incorporates 3 modes of operation.
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Benefits:
- The MRH is a digital display multi featured version of the popular Tramex Moisture Encounter Plus meter. It non-destructively measures percentage moisture content in wood but incorporates a switchable specific gravity adjustment covering wood SG’s of 0.3 to 0.8. Like the MEP it provides relative/comparative readings deep into most building materials such as Dry-wall, Roofing, Brick, Ceramic tile etc.
- Plug in WPIE with Hammer Probe to give accurate moisture readings in wood from 7 to 40%.
- Plug in reusable Relative Humidity Probe for Relative Humidity, Temperature, Dew-Point and Mixing Ratio readings. This RH probe is for measuring ambient conditions or for performing In Situ (ASTM F2170) or RH Hood (ASTM F2420, BS 5325:2001 & BS 8203:2001) methods.
- Instant Readings in non-destructive and wood probe modes
- 5 scales in non-destructive mode including percentage moisture content in wood
- Measures from 7% to 40% Moisture Content in Wood using the plug in WPIE and Hammer Probe with insulated pins.
- Reusable Relative humidity probe provides clear digital display with simultaneous reading for Humidity in both (%RH) and grains/lb. or grams/kg. in addition to Temperature and Dew Point for measuring ambient conditions.
- Reusable Relative Humidity probe can also be used for sub-surface In-Situ method (ASTM F2170) or Non-Destructive Hood Method (ASTM F2420)
- Complies with BS Standard BS5325:2001 and BS 8203:2001 for above surface readings of RH, Temperature and Dew Point readings.
- Detachable 0.4" (10mm) diameter stainless steel RH Probe.
- Intelligent RH Probe can be recalibrated. (Traceable to NIST and international standards.)
- "Hold" feature freezes reading on display.
- Battery Operated (Supplied)
- Die cut foam case allows for addition of Optional extras such as Hand Probe with insulated deep-wall pins, infra-red surface thermometer and a second Tramex moisture meter.
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Moisture Encounter Plus MEP
For Post-Installation Detection
The Moisture Encounter PLUS MEP is an upgraded version of the world's most
popular and successful non-destructive moisture meter the Moisture Encounter. It measures % of moisture in wood.
and can be use to find elevated moisture in Felt-Roofing, Drywall, Plaster, Brick, Ceramic Tiles, Floor coverings, ceiling
tiles and most building materials.
With no probes or pins to cause surface damage, the MEP uses external rubber
electrodes, in direct contact with the surface for best sensitivity and signal
penetration.
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Benefits
- Non-destructive measurement, no surface damage to material being tested.
- Three measurement ranges optimized for testing different materials.
- Deep signal penetration up to 1 1/4 inches (30mm) to detect elevated moisture through most covering materials without having to damage the material being tested.
- External rubber electrodes make direct contact with material for best sensitivity, repeatability and greater depth of signal penetration.
- Wide range of readings of 5% to 30% on the wood scale and 0 to 100 on the comparative scale for other materials.
- Large, clear, easy to read meter.
- Hold function allows the user to "Freeze" the reading taken in awkward locations.
- Audio Warning Tone for high moisture readings. Can be switched on or off.
- Auto Power-Down switches the meter off when not in use. Preserves battery power.
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