Overall, as I’ve tested it out, it appears to be fairly accurate and is a helpful guide to determining whether or not your wood is ready to burn.

There are some risks that come with burning firewood that is too wet or too dry, as you’ll see below. This moisture meter features a carry pouch and two spare pins, as well as a bright orange protective cap which is easy to spot. I’ve been working with firewood for so long that I know just by looking at and picking up a piece of wood whether or not it’s seasoned and ready to burn. These aspects definitely set this product apart from the others on my list, as it’s rare to find a moisture meter with a battery included. Some meters can be used for measuring moisture in other building materials as well as wood, such as stone, plasterboard and even carpet.There are also multiple displays offered on some models that show the readings of moisture and temperatures separately. These are placed into the surface of a piece of wood and you get a reading back within 2 or 3 seconds. However, in today’s time, we neither have that level of experience nor we have the necessity to rely on methods that are prone to inaccuracies. The major drawback of a pin meter is that it damages the surface while taking a reading and it can be hard to drive the pin into the surface.

If you are confused on whether a pin-type or a pinless type moisture meter is best for you, this General tools MMH800 moisture meter will make the decision easy since it has both the piercing pins and scanning sensor pads for your damaging and non-damaging moisture readings.

Compared to its predecessor, this model is distinguished by its innovative new design with rubber grips and retractable measuring probes and by its handiness and technical finesse thanks to new chip technology. Finally, a red glow will occur for moisture content above 20%, in which case, it is recommended to let the wood dry further before use.