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Old 2/17/09, 11:47 PM
Dean A. Conrad Dean A. Conrad is offline
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Default Can a moisture meter detect ice?

Does anyone have an idea how effetive a moisture meter works in a house that has been winterized in NE PA, mostly under freezing conditions. I have an inspection in an older home this week and suspect, from what the realtor told me, that there may be some hidden water damage.

Does the moisture meter detect what is basiclly ice? My Protimeter manual doesn't cover such a situation.

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Old 2/18/09, 12:09 AM
Terry B. Clayton Terry B. Clayton is offline
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Default Re: Can a moisture meter detect ice?

Maybe try it on an ice cube while it is still in the freezer what way it is less likely to start melting and give you a similar environment. Also possibly check with manufacture.
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Old 2/18/09, 12:21 AM
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Default Re: Can a moisture meter detect ice?

An IR camera can. www.nachi.org/ir.htm



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Old 2/18/09, 12:44 AM
Dean A. Conrad Dean A. Conrad is offline
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Default Re: Can a moisture meter detect ice?

Thanks for the advice. I should have thought of the ice cube ploy. I'll try it and let you know what happened.

Nick, I definitely want to get into the IR business. There's a real need in my area.

Thanks again,

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