Testo 616 – Moisture Meter (Part Number 0560 6160)

The testo 616 professional moisture meter provides you with a precise and non-destructive means of measuring moisture in wood and building materials, and of monitoring the drying process after water damage. Simply select the characteristic curve and place the meter’s measuring claw against the material surface. The meter shows the moisture content as a weight percentage compared to the dry weight. Press the relevant key to save the reading to your meter.

Although the measuring claw only comes into contact with the surface, wall or flooring, it is able to determine the moisture content of the wood or other material down to a depth of 2 in.

Ideal areas of use for the testo 616 moisture meter

The testo 616 moisture meter is a professional measuring device that can be used in areas as diverse as water damage restoration, or carpentry or joinery.

• Moisture damage detection: the non-destructive method for finding moisture in walls / floors
• Monitoring drying processes: from carrying out moisture inspections, to meeting building schedules, to controlled drying after water damage – the non-destructive method for determining the moisture content in wood / building materials
• Moisture in wood: for checking for moisture in wood that has been stored prior to processing

10 characteristic curves for the testo 616

• Soft wood
• Hard wood
• Pressboard
• Anhydrite screed
• Cement screed
• Lime sand brick
• Gas concrete
• Concrete
• High insulation bricks
• Brickwork