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#deb#

10/10/2013 at 1:56pm
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Can anyone recommend me a decent damp meter? I don't want to pay a fortune for it but would not like to buy a second hand van without one. Are they only suitable for use with wood or can they be used for other surfaces like the pointing around brick or stone? (I only ask as we have a bit of damp around our front door - not suggesting I'm on the hunt for a stone built Van). Thanks.

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I bought a rapitest meter from eBay, about £15
Does the job Ok and the prongs are on a lead so you can get into all the nooks and crannys

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Al+Mel

10/10/2013 at 8:31pm
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Dealers and service/repair guys use Protimeters as they are hardwearing and accurate. You can hire Protimeters from tool hire places.

We have a Protimeter (S/H from ebay) and a Rapitest (OCD? Nah).

I've just stuck the prongs of both into the same bit of wall near where I'm sitting (batteries checked first);

Rapitest = 0%

Protimeter = 8.6%

Johnnie Boy

10/10/2013 at 9:12pm
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This is only my personnel view, but it's not the exact figure you want it's the variation in the readings.

Just get a base reading to work off, and if you get any higher then further investigation needed.

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Correct johnie boy, that's how the caravan council regulate, age of van, and readings above average in the van.

neil and lena

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Quote: Originally posted by Al+Mel on 10/10/2013
Dealers and service/repair guys use Protimeters as they are hardwearing and accurate. You can hire Protimeters from tool hire places.

We have a Protimeter (S/H from ebay) and a Rapitest (OCD? Nah).

I've just stuck the prongs of both into the same bit of wall near where I'm sitting (batteries checked first);

Rapitest = 0%

Protimeter = 8.6%

Another vote for protimeter , there far more accurate than the cheapo B&Q or Screwfix offerings .
You only get what you pay for IMO

geoff+emmy

11/10/2013 at 9:52am
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We bought ours from a company called digital meters (check their website) they have a whole range from expensive to not so much and offer advice if you ring them

We bought the CEM non contact meter £49 and it works very well...

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Bought mine off ebay for a fiver delivered from China

Before you all scoff i tested it on a van i knew had damp and the reading was 37% and i've tested it in my new van and the readings are no more than 4% any where.
So if you don't want to spend big bucks buy a new one off ebay........ Mine works for me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pins-Damp-Moisture-Meter-Detector-Tester-Wood-Timber-Plaster-Sensor-Caravan-/131009617520?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1e80c81e70

Post last edited on 11/10/2013 13:50:18

redheads

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I bought the protimeter mini damp meter 3 weeks ago and is the best investment I've bought. It has potentially save my caravan from the dreaded damp because I have found things very early there is less repair work and no long term affects every one should have a damp meter if you own a caravan don't wait for the service once a year

Post last edited on 28/10/2013 21:00:43

Graeme_Cooke

28/10/2013 at 8:29pm
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You can hire a Protimeter from HSS for around £30 for a weekend. Although its worth buying so you can check for damp every 6 months.

Al+Mel

28/10/2013 at 8:50pm
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+1 for the Protimeter, but use it frequently and make it earn its keep.

Caravans are badly sealed with inadequate sealant. They can't be trusted to stay dry.

Battie

29/10/2013 at 8:53pm
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I use protimeter. May I suggest if you are buying a second hand caravan then consider contacting a local service engineer and get a pre purchase inspection done. For 50 odd quid you get a once over that will not only cover damp but any safety aspects also.

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SamP

31/10/2013 at 9:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by p at ul on 11/10/2013
Bought mine off ebay for a fiver delivered from China

Before you all scoff i tested it on a van i knew had damp and the reading was 37% and i've tested it in my new van and the readings are no more than 4% any where.
So if you don't want to spend big bucks buy a new one off ebay........ Mine works for me

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pins-Damp-Moisture-Meter-Detector-Tester-Wood-Timber-Plaster-Sensor-Caravan-/131009617520?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1e80c81e70

Post last edited on 11/10/2013 13:50:18

The damp-meter on that ebay page has 4 pins instead of the usual two.
Do the instructions with it explain what the extra pins are for?

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