Brennenstuhl Moisture Detector MD (Moisture Meter/Moisture Meter for Wood or Building Materials, with LCD Display)

This is a straightforward tool to use. As a keen DIY-er, I've found it ideal because it confirms whether my wall is damp or not. I don't need to rely on some possibly dodgy tradesman who wants to damp-proof my walls whether they need it or not. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about damp in walls, and how to measure it. In practice, it's easy to see if your wall is damp, or to feel for damp with the back of your hand. This little device just confirms what you've seen and felt. Don't get obsessed about the exact number on the readout. I've attached some photos showing the device in use on a damp patch of wall and a dry section.Takes a 9v oblong battery, which is not included.Good Points:Cheap to buy;Easy to read the digital screen;It tells you whether the wall is damp or not. I think that the reading is probably accurate if you stick it into your wall firmly enough, but you don't really need detailed accuracy. You just want to know is it damp? Yes or no?Not so good points:Doesn't come with a case. These days, a lot of the Chinese produced electrical items come with some sort of carry case so rightly or wrongly, I'm starting to expect one. I just keep mine in the cardboard box it came in.;The plastic feels a bit flimsy. It'll last for the DIY customer, but I think it would fall apart if it was in daily use by a builder.Conclusion:A great buy if you're just curious about the damp patch on your wall or a keen DIY-er.

As a budding property developer I wanted a moisture detector to be able to identify areas of damp. So far it's proved to be very able and has accurately identified damp areas in several properties even when no visible signs of damp were present. It's easy to use, the soft grips at the side help when inserting the probes into stubborn or hard plaster, and it seems to give consistant readings. I like the lock reading button and the audible output. The display is sometimes hard to read but the lock button overcomes it. The only niggle I have is that the audible tone on/off is on the same button as the lock hold & in true germanic fashion you have to be quite precise about the time you hold the button or you tend to get the wrong option. Not always easy when measuring hard to reach areas. It looks the part though & seems to be reasonably robust. I'd give it 4.5 if I could & if I dropped it off a high building, I'd buy the same again as a replacement.

Seems a solid and well made device, feels good in hand readily gives a result. I've no way of checking it'sm accuracy but it is sensitive to small changes of position so hopefully good. On the assumption that the readings are accurate the device works very well and is good value.

Still working after having this a long time now. Good for checking for damp spots. Bought after thinking I had a leak, but it was condensation. I use it to check on dampness and put the dehumidifier on if the walls are getting damp in winter.

I bought this as I've had repairs done around my chimney and needed a way of checking that the leak had been resolved. This arrived promptly and neatky pakcaged. The detector is typical of these types of devices with two strong prongs at the top that measure the mositure contnet. The device has two settings, one for wood and one for building substrates (brick, stone, etc). There is a simple guide on the back that explains what the readings mean. Additionally, a simple user guide is also included which gives a fairly good explanation on how to use the detector (along with what not to do!). I took several readings over the surface of the wall and intend to go back in a few days in the hope that the readings will be lower (thereby demonstarting that the leak has been fixed). The detector requires a 9v batterry which is not included in the package. Overall this is a decent moisture detector and has done the job that I needed it for.PROS- Quite compact and easy to grip- Two good strong prongs for detection- Audible sound when moisture increases- Has settings for wood and brick- large display- Has a "hold" function so that you can lock the display to get a readingCONS- LCD display means you can't read the figures at certain angles- Doesn't come with battery includedOverall I would recommend this moisture detector.*** Please could you click yes if my review has helped you in any way ***

Easy to use