The Tramex MEX5 Moisture Encounter is a handheld, non-destructive moisture meter built for home inspectors, restoration contractors, and flooring installers who need to check wood, drywall, plaster, and masonry without drilling holes or leaving pin marks. It also works as a pin meter when you need a direct reading, and it doubles as a hygrometer for checking ambient humidity and dew point in the room you're testing.
- Dual-depth non-destructive scanning: shallow to 3/8" (9mm), deep to 1-1/4" (30mm)
- Non-destructive wood range 0-30% MC; pin mode reads 6% to about 50% MC on wood and 0-8.5% MC on drywall; comparative 0-100 scale for other building materials
- Built-in hygrometer (0-99% RH) and infrared surface thermometer
- Runs on 2 AA batteries (included); pairs with the Tramex Meters app for geotagged readings and reports
- Measures 7.1" x 3.4" x 1.6" and weighs 10.2 oz
Set the mode for the material you're checking, hold the base flat against the surface for a non-destructive reading, or switch to the optional pin probes when you need a firmer number.