21 ways to check your moisture meter's accuracy

How to check your moisture meter's accuracy?

Our team built its expertise by working for decades with moisture meters for clients in various industry applications including wood works industry, concrete industry, restoration industry and all the way till food, biomedical & pharma industries. And we have gathered a pretty solid list of checking the accuracy of your moisture meter in reliable ways and to make your readings fool proof.

Here are the 21 ways to check your moisture meter's accuracy:

1. Always source your moisture meter from a reputable supplier like Protimeter
2. Rely on multiple measurements using the same meter
3. Make adjustments according to the given material type and temperature
4. Benchmark your measurements against a different moisture meter
5. Make sure the contact element is correctly setup
6. Make sure the moisture meter does not have physical damage
7. Buy a moisture meter with built-in calibration profiles
8. Use a ready made testing device for the exact application of moisture meters
9. Use a digital moisture meter calibration
10. Compare readings from different areas of the material being tested
11. Take measurements at different depths in the material
12. Test the meter on known samples of different moisture content
13. Use a control sample with a known moisture content to verify readings
14. Use multiple moisture meters to cross-check readings
15. Keep a detailed log of all moisture meter readings for future reference
16. Use the correct scale or setting for your meter
17. Check the batteries and connections before each use
18. Use the meter immediately after calibration
19. Store the meter properly when not in use
20. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and care
21. Have the meter serviced or calibrated regularly