MO50A Compact Pin Moisture Meter
SKU: MO50A
The MO50A Compact Pin-Type Moisture Meter makes it easy to take quick reference measurements on wood and building materials. It features a high-contrast color LCD with backlight for clear viewing in any lighting condition, along with intuitive display icons and audible alerts that simplify moisture level interpretation. Ideal for building restoration work, the MO50A helps detect moisture in floors, under carpets, behind walls, and in ceilings, making it an essential tool for assessing damage after water leaks.
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The MO50A Compact Pin-Type Moisture Meter makes it easy to take quick reference measurements on wood and building materials. It features a high-contrast color LCD with backlight for clear viewing in any lighting condition, along with intuitive display icons and audible alerts that simplify moisture level interpretation. Ideal for building restoration work, the MO50A helps detect moisture in floors, under carpets, behind walls, and in ceilings, making it an essential tool for assessing damage after water leaks.
The Extech MO50A Compact Pin Moisture Meter MO50A is manufactured by Extech. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized Extech dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.
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Contact Us or Call (661) 327-8681| Measurement Principle | Electrical resistance using pins |
| Measurement Range | Wood: Low: 1.5% to 16.9% Medium: 12% to 15.9% High: 16% to 50% Building Material Low: 1.5% to 16.9% Medium: 17% to 19.9% High: 20% to 33% |
| Sensor Type | Replaceable threaded contact pins, 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Storage Temperature Range | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F); < 85% RH |
| WME Moisture Content (Pin) | Wood Range: 5.0% to 50.0% Building Material Range: 1.5% to 33.0% |
| WME Moisture Content Basic Accuracy (Pin) | ±(3% + 5 digits) at 22°C to 25°C (72°F to 77°F) |
| WME Moisture Content Max Resolution (Pin) | 0.1% |
| Battery Type | 3 × 1.5 V, AAA batteries |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA |
| Dimensions | 171.6 × 68 × 32.5 mm (6.7 × 2.7 × 1.3 in) |
| Display | Backlit Color LCD |
| Operating Conditions | 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); < 80% RH |
| Power | After approx. 3 minutes |
| Weight | 151 g (0.33 lb) excluding batteries |
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