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I looked for one on screwfix myself the other day and found the same thing.

If its a meter with just lights as the readings then I don't think they are very accurate. An article I read said they offered one up to a sodden fence post and it gave an acceptable reading!

The best ones, unortunately are expensive, but look at it as an investment.

You can get damp meters that do not have probes, as when our house flodded and it was checked for drying out, the drying firm had one that they just rested against the plaster....wonder if it would be ok to use in a caravan. Don't see why not?

Quote: Originally posted by ubuntu1 on 11/4/2010

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My advice would be to tell your friend to ask an engineer to do a pre purchase inspection on his proposed purchase. You will get a damp report and a whole lot more for less than the cost of a proper damp meter. The MCEA has engineers all over the country that can carry out a PPI.mcea engineers

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Hi Surfer01 , yep a Protimeter is the better damp meter to go for , see here http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/checking-for-damp.htm

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Wizard

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 11/4/2010The problem it is difficult to get an engineer out to the potential purchase as and when they are viewing it plus the additional cost of travelling expenses for the engineer.

Here's one click_here

atb

Wizard