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Hi All

After having our motorhome stolen in September we are now looking at getting a caravan for next year. After buying the motorhome we discovered some damp and are keen to avoid a repeat with the caravan. What I would like some info on is using a damp meter. I have one with nice sharp points but I can't see the owners being too happy about me making lots of little holes all over their van. Or do you only use it in out of sight places like below benches etc ? Do you just go by feel around the windows ? Is it worth while buying a expensive meter ? Any tips most welcome

                    regards sf

Quote: Originally posted by R.S.M on 19/11/2010

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The one I have is from B & Q and you dont need to push the pins into the wall, just touch it to the surface and you'll get an audio warning. Its really good for amusing the Grandchildren too by touching their heads with it to see how much moisture they have!!!

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Thanks All

   Will have a look at the protimeter, can't forget the horrible feeling on finding damp.

     Anybody know how dealers check for damp ?

      regards to all sf

Thanks for the link Taxater, nice easy to follow diagram

   I think the meter might be expensive but will give me piece of mind

   many thanks again   sf

Certainly no need to pierce walls with the B & Q meter.  It works very well and certainly howls like mad if anything is really wet below the surface.  Ticks slowly with minor surface dampness.

It might not be too sophisticated but for a non-professional who just wants to watch for early signs of water ingress or check out a prospective purchase it's all you would need in my opinion.  

Quote: Originally posted by oxter on 19/11/2010

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Certainly no need to pierce walls with the B & Q meter.  It works very well and certainly howls like mad if anything is really wet below the surface.  Ticks slowly with minor surface dampness.

It might not be too sophisticated but for a non-professional who just wants to watch for early signs of water ingress or check out a prospective purchase it's all you would need in my opinion.  

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this may help too.

http://www.mjcc.co.uk/Repairs/Damp%20Report%20Diagram.gif

Hi Tim, where did you hire your protimeter from? am in the process of buying a caravan and this device sounds like just the job.

cheers tarry

Hi tim, thanks for the info and link.

tarry

Quote: Originally posted by oxter on 19/11/2010

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Certainly no need to pierce walls with the B & Q meter.  It works very well and certainly howls like mad if anything is really wet below the surface.  Ticks slowly with minor surface dampness.

It might not be too sophisticated but for a non-professional who just wants to watch for early signs of water ingress or check out a prospective purchase it's all you would need in my opinion.  

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Quite correct. Its a great piece of kit. I've used it on a number of vans and it squeels like crazy if there's anything there. Only a very gentle ' tick ' for surface moisture.

Sorry to hear they dont make them any more.