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testo 606-1 - Moisture Meter

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The testo 606-1 Pocket Moisture Meter is a compact and highly accurate tool for measuring moisture levels in wood, cement, plaster, mortar, and brickwork. It uses two pin electrodes to penetrate materials, providing precise readings as a percentage of dry weight. The meter features pre-set characteristic curves for different wood species and building materials, ensuring reliable results across various surfaces. With a backlit display, Hold function, and 200-hour battery life, it is ideal for professionals and DIY users alike.
  • Accurate Moisture Measurement – Precisely measures moisture content in wood, cement, plaster, mortar, brickwork, and screed.
  • Characteristic Curves for Different Materials – Ensures highly accurate readings for various wood species and building materials.
  • User-Friendly Design – Backlit digital display for visibility in all lighting conditions.
  • Hold function - freezes the last reading for convenient use
The testo 606-1 Pocket Moisture Meter is a practical, easy-to-use, and highly accurate instrument for measuring the moisture content of various wood and building materials. Designed for both professionals and private users, it provides reliable readings in construction, restoration, and woodworking applications. With a 200-hour battery life, this reliable moisture meter is perfect for long-term professional use in construction, renovation, and woodworking projects.

The meter measures moisture content as a percentage of dry weight, using two ram electrodes that penetrate the material for direct measurement. It comes pre-calibrated with characteristic curves for multiple wood species and building materials, making it versatile and precise. 

Characteristic Curves for Wood Species:
- Beech
- Spruce
- Larch
- Oak
- Pine
- Maple

Characteristic Curves for Building Materials:
- Cement screed
- Concrete
- Plaster
- Anhydrite screed
- Cement mortar
- Limestone mortar
- Brickwork

Wood / Building material moisture

Measuring range
0.0 to 11.0 % by weight; anhydrite screed
7.0 to 47.9 % by weight; oak, pine, maple, ash-tree, douglas fir, meranti
8.8 to 54.8 % by weight; beech, spruce, larch, birch, cherry, walnut
0.6 to 9.9 % by weight; lime mortar, plaster
0.9 to 22.1 % by weight; cement screed, concrete
0.7 to 8.6 % by weight; cement mortar
0.1 to 16.5 % by weight; bricks
Material
0.1
±1 %
1 s

General technical data

Dimensions
119 x 46 x 25 mm (incl. protective cap)
Operating temperature
-10 to +50 °C
Protection class
IP20
Battery type
2 AAA micro batteries
Battery life
200 h (average, without display illumination)
Storage temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Weight
90 g (protective cap and batteries included)

testo 606-1 moisture meter, protective cap, belt bag, calibration protocol, batteries.

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