The Tramex Building Survey Inspection Kit provides the instruments and tools needed to conduct a thorough moisture and humidity inspection in various building materials such as drywall, wood, plaster, brick, ceramic tiles, resilient flooring, laminates, roofing, numerous other building materials and air spaces.

The Moisture Encounter MEX5 moisture meter measures moisture content in wood and drywall and provides comparative readings in a variety of building materials. The MEX5 features a dual depth measuring range, with deep depth penetration of up to 1 1/4″ (30mm) and shallow depth penetration of up to 3/8″ (9mm). The dual depth readings of surface and core moisture can be compared to eliminate the influence of the substrate when testing coverings.

The MEX5 also features a built-in hygrometer for ambient conditions and psychrometric values, an infrared surface thermometer, and incorporates the external RH probe for in situ equilibrium RH readings, as well as the hand-held and hammer-action pin probes for wood, drywall and WME readings. The insulated 200mm (7.8″) pins and narrow 260mm (10″) RH probe allow for deep wall cavity and insulation pin probing.

Bluetooth connectivity to the Tramex Meters App allows visualization of readings, moisture mapping and data reporting to mobile devices. Users can GeoTag test results, create, save and share photos, reports and charts, and view the meter screen on a phone when extending to hard to reach places.

The kit comes with an extension handle and a protective heavy-duty carrying case with die-cut foam lining.

Features

• Non-destructive and pin-type moisture testing, including hammer-action probing
• Dual-depth measurement: shallow signal up to 3/8″ (9mm), deep signal up to 1 1/4″ (30mm)
• Ambient relative humidity, temperature, dew point and grains per pound readings
• NDT wood moisture content 0 to 30%
• Pin wood moisture content 6 to 46% (approx 50% MC)
• Pin drywall moisture content 0 to 8.5%
• Built-in infrared surface temperature measurement
• Enthalpy and psychrometric values
• 4mm narrow wand for relative humidity, temperature, dew point and gr/lb readings
• Deep wall cavity and insulation probing with 200mm insulated pins and narrow RH probe
• Extension handle included
• Accompanying Tramex Meters App with Bluetooth connectivity

Applications

• Building inspections and moisture surveys
• Moisture and humidity inspection of drywall, wood, plaster, brick, ceramic tiles, resilient flooring, laminates and roofing
• In situ equilibrium RH testing of materials and air spaces
• Deep wall cavity and insulation moisture probing
• Moisture mapping and reporting

Kit Contents

1. Moisture Encounter MEX5
2. Heavy-duty pin-type electrode
3. Hammer-action pin-type electrode
4. Narrow wand relative humidity probe
5. 7.8″ (200mm) insulated pins for in-depth penetration using pin probe
6. Calibration check salts for relative humidity probe
7. Extension handle
8. Protective heavy-duty carrying case with die-cut foam lining

Specifications

Moisture Encounter MEX5

Measuring Range of Moisture Encounter MEX5

Relative humidity sensor: range 0 to 100%RH; accuracy ±1.5%RH (0 to 80%RH) and ±2.0%RH (80 to 99%RH) at 25°C (77°F); resolution 0.1%; drift under 0.25%RH per year.

Temperature sensor: range -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C); accuracy ±0.1°F (±0.1°C); PTFE film sensor protection; drift under 0.04°F (0.03°C) per year.

Kit Specification