The Tramex boat moisture meter Skipper 5 inspects GRP boat hulls, decks, and coach roofs including sandwiched or cored structures. It provides an instant, precise, dual-depth, non-destructive reading in both shallow and deep perceptivity.
The unique three-electrode array provides both shallow (10 mm / ⅜”) and deep (30 mm / 1¼”) perceptivity to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites.
Features
- 3 Ranges of non-destructive sensitivity: Hard Wood / Shallow Depth / G.R.P
- Dual-depth penetration allows for a comparative of surface and core moisture to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites
- Signal reaches up to 1¼” (30mm) in wood and G.R.P
- The shallow depth scale reaches up to ⅜” (10mm)
- Shallow-depth scale allows for a smaller, more precise footprint, similar to pin readings.
- A wide range of readings: 5% – 30% (Wood Scale) and 0 – 100 (comparative scale for G.R.P.)
- Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android Apps allows for Geo-taggeding, image-based documenting of moisture measurements.
- Hold Function allows to “freeze” the reading where the meter face is invisible.
- High Moisture audio warning signal which can be enabled or disabled.
- Large, easy-to-read analog display
GRP composites and hardwoods are non-conducting materials, nevertheless, their electrical properties change with increasing moisture content. The Skipper 5 determines moisture content by applying a high-audio frequency signal between a pair of soft rubber electrodes on the instrument base. A third electrode provides genuine shallow-range measurements on a smaller footprint. Capacitive coupling between the electrodes and the sample allows impedance to be determined. This is interpreted as a moisture value and displayed on a large, clear-moving coil meter. Additionally, meter readings may be sent instantly to a Tramex App on Android and iOS mobile devices by Bluetooth.
USES:
- Identify osmosis problems before blisters appear.
- Identify wet cores in sandwich or cored structures.
- Monitor hulls for drying before repairs and osmosis treatments.
- Check timber for excess moisture before painting, sheathing or varnishing.
Effective osmosis treatment requires the complete removal of the hygroscopic solutes that are responsible for absorbing and retaining moisture and forming osmotic cells in GRP composites. Featuring both deep and shallow modes the Skipper 5 is the ideal instrument for locating moisture associated with these solutes to help ensure successful treatment. Marine timbers also suffer from excessive moisture which causes blistering and loss of paints and varnishes. Trapped moisture encourages fungal growth and black fungal staining. The Skipper 5 enables quick surveying of moisture over large areas, will read through paints, varnishes, and sheathing such as Cascover without causing damage, and may be used to find and trace leaks above and below decks.
Specifications – Tramex boat moisture meter
| Industry | Marine. |
| Material | Wood, GRP |
| Weight | 7.7oz (220g) |
| Size | 6″ x 3.5″ x 1.5″ (150mm x 85mm x 38mm) |
| Construction | ABS Body |
| Power | 9 Volt PP3 Battery |
| Display | Analog |
| Measuring Range | |
| Reference Scale | 0 to 100 |
| Moisture content of wood | 5 to 30 % |
The Tramex boat moisture meter Skipper 5 inspects GRP boat hulls, decks, and coach roofs including sandwiched or cored structures. It provides an instant, precise, dual-depth, non-destructive reading in both shallow and deep perceptivity.
The unique three-electrode array provides both shallow (10 mm / ⅜”) and deep (30 mm / 1¼”) perceptivity to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites.
Features
- 3 Ranges of non-destructive sensitivity: Hard Wood / Shallow Depth / G.R.P
- Dual-depth penetration allows for a comparative of surface and core moisture to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites
- Signal reaches up to 1¼” (30mm) in wood and G.R.P
- The shallow depth scale reaches up to ⅜” (10mm)
- Shallow-depth scale allows for a smaller, more precise footprint, similar to pin readings.
- A wide range of readings: 5% – 30% (Wood Scale) and 0 – 100 (comparative scale for G.R.P.)
- Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android Apps allows for Geo-taggeding, image-based documenting of moisture measurements.
- Hold Function allows to “freeze” the reading where the meter face is invisible.
- High Moisture audio warning signal which can be enabled or disabled.
- Large, easy-to-read analog display
GRP composites and hardwoods are non-conducting materials, nevertheless, their electrical properties change with increasing moisture content. The Skipper 5 determines moisture content by applying a high-audio frequency signal between a pair of soft rubber electrodes on the instrument base. A third electrode provides genuine shallow-range measurements on a smaller footprint. Capacitive coupling between the electrodes and the sample allows impedance to be determined. This is interpreted as a moisture value and displayed on a large, clear-moving coil meter. Additionally, meter readings may be sent instantly to a Tramex App on Android and iOS mobile devices by Bluetooth.
USES:
- Identify osmosis problems before blisters appear.
- Identify wet cores in sandwich or cored structures.
- Monitor hulls for drying before repairs and osmosis treatments.
- Check timber for excess moisture before painting, sheathing or varnishing.
Effective osmosis treatment requires the complete removal of the hygroscopic solutes that are responsible for absorbing and retaining moisture and forming osmotic cells in GRP composites. Featuring both deep and shallow modes the Skipper 5 is the ideal instrument for locating moisture associated with these solutes to help ensure successful treatment. Marine timbers also suffer from excessive moisture which causes blistering and loss of paints and varnishes. Trapped moisture encourages fungal growth and black fungal staining. The Skipper 5 enables quick surveying of moisture over large areas, will read through paints, varnishes, and sheathing such as Cascover without causing damage, and may be used to find and trace leaks above and below decks.
Specifications – Tramex boat moisture meter
| Industry | Marine. |
| Material | Wood, GRP |
| Weight | 7.7oz (220g) |
| Size | 6″ x 3.5″ x 1.5″ (150mm x 85mm x 38mm) |
| Construction | ABS Body |
| Power | 9 Volt PP3 Battery |
| Display | Analog |
| Measuring Range | |
| Reference Scale | 0 to 100 |
| Moisture content of wood | 5 to 30 % |
