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Looking at getting either an ExtechMO200 or MO300. The 200 is invasive while the 300 is pin free. Have never used one on an inspection and have been mulling it over as a tool I will surely need soon and would not look to my client if it was not in the ol tool bag. Any experiences, stories, you can share with me on what your experiences have been with mmeters. would you choose invasive or noninvasive or does it really matter?
http://www.extech.com/instrument/pro...pha/MO300.html http://www.extech.com/instrument/pro...pha/MO250.html Richard W. Washington, owner RW Home Inspections, Inc. www.RWHOMEINSPECTIONS.com Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Inspector License #7238 Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Member (TPREIA)-Greater Houston Chapter InterNACHI member since 2004 Based in Katy, serving Houston and all surrounding communities |
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Bill Siegel Florida Home Inspection Team Inc. |
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I have one of each. Seems to work out better that way...sometimes.
"not just an inspection, but an education" www.homesweethomecincinnati.com Democracy is two wolves and a lamb. Liberty is a well-armed lamb. B. Franklin |
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Here is the one I use.....http://www.inspectortools.com/moenplbytrtm.html
Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CEI,CEPE NECŪ Consultant/Columnist www.twitter.com/ElectricalGuru - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Plans Examiner - Look for my article in the Nov/Dec 2009 IAEI Magazine - 2007 "Top Gun" Winner - Mike Holt Enterprises " visit www.TheElectricalGuru.com Today !" |
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Regards Gerry Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Commercial property Inspection Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Ft Launderdale, Miami, Florida. NACHI cell 484-429-5466 NACHI02121106
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I use both meters also. I carry two different pin-style meters and a Tramex.
http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?p=185428 http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=15102 Last edited by dvalley; 2/4/07 at 7:56 AM.. |
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I have a Surveymaster and a Tramex.
I use both at almost every inspection. IMO the Tramex is the better sub-surface meter on materials such as drywall, but does not work well on surfaces such as cermaic tile if ANY surface mositure is present. And if I could only have one meter, it would be the Surveymaster - I find the 3' pin extension invualable for getting readings in places could not get the body of either meter, or could not read the results if I could. Also be aware that any moisutre meter (and especailly subsurface meters) can provide misleading results unless you know how to interpet them - for example the Tramex will indicate a high moistue level in a drywall if it's above metal such as corner bead. Last edited by mthomas2; 2/4/07 at 12:40 PM.. |
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A2Z Home Inspections Chris Duphily RR 1 Box 1107 Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 Office: 570-371-6696 NACHI06092689 Proudly serving: Stroudsburg PA,Dingmans Ferry PA, Scranton PA and all of: Monroe,Pike,Wayne,lackawanna counties http://www.a2zpa.com http://www.a2zpainspections.com President - Pocono-Northeast PA Chapter of interNACHI |
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Here is a good deal on the one I use. Email them for a 10% NACHI discount.
It is a two in one moisture meter, extra add-ons, dvd and 5 year warranty. Barb x2557 Professional Equipment Info@professionalequipment Ph-800-334-9291 Fx-888-776-3187 http://www.professionalequipment.com...uctive-meters/ John McKenna, CMI
Executive Director - Master Inspector Certification Board Inspector - Instructor - Thermographer (TREC #4565) 25 Yrs Constr Exp - 11 Yrs Home Inspector Exp American Home Inspection - East Texas. Last edited by jmckenna1; 7/14/07 at 1:15 AM.. |
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