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Hmmm...  Just had a look at the Protimeters - prices from £129 up to £549

Wondering whether to make do with our cheapie for initial viewings & when we find a van we like leave it to the engineer to check properly.  Suppose we'd just have to take what ours says with a pinch of salt unless it goes mental in a corner...

This one may be worth looking at Click_here , have a read of the reviews .

atb

Wizard

Quote: Originally posted by Al+Mel on 13/6/2011

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Thats the one we have. Don't do it!

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Hi Al & Mel , what problems have you had with the meter .

atb

Wizard

You can hire Protimeters for less than £20 per day (from memory, I think they were from HSS)  if you knew you had a full day of viewings lined up? 

Quote: Originally posted by wizard9956 on 13/6/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by Al+Mel on 13/6/2011

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Thats the one we have. Don't do it!

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Hi Al & Mel , what problems have you had with the meter .

atb

Wizard

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this info will help when you get one NB do not test on the window rubbers it will give a high reading.

http://www.caravanhospital.com/damp_test_at_caravan_repairs.htm

Free Damp Test At the Caravan Hospital we believe in helping our customers keep their caravans healthy, and offer a FREE damp test in an effort to catch water ingress early on and save on expensive work later on. We use the tester shown, which allows us to monitor the onset of damp and catch it at the optimum moment. Readings between (0-15%) no cause for concern Readings between (15-20%) dealer to make a note of these readings and re-check at next service. Readings between (20-24%) possible early signs of ingress, look for tangible evidence or ask for a re-check. Readings between (25-30%) moisture evident, remedial work required; may not need stripdown unless surface damage (staining, pimpling, and softness) is apparent. (There is a risk of wallboard deterioration due to retained moisture in the structure if resealed only.) Reading (31 % and above) structural damage is occurring, deterioration inevitable. a full stripdown of the affected area is required.

The picture Michael has posted is of the one i have , if you have a look on ebay you can sometimes pick them up cheap , paid £50 for mine , if you do buy one make sure you ask the seller if it comes with the accessory lead ( this is a pair of probe pins on the end of a lead ) , and calibration wire.

atb

Wizard