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Technical Details

  • The perfect tool for a hobbyist, woodworker and home inspector
  • Moisture content range from 6- to 30-percent
  • Microcontroller circuit for increased reliability and accuracy
  • 12 bright LED's are great for reading in direct sun light or dark areas
  • Backed by 3-year warranty

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A reliable and versatile tool that's easy for novice woodworkers, the Delmhorst J-LITE Wood Moisture Meter features a microcontroller circuit for accuracy and reliability. Ideal for hobbyists, craftspeople, and home inspectors, this handheld meter measures moisture from 6 to 30 percent and displays results using 12 LEDs, making it easy to read in dark or dimly lit areas.


The J-LITE displays results quickly and accurately using 12 bright LEDs.
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The Delmhorst J-LITE 6- to 30-Percent Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter features:
  • A broad measurement range of 6 to 30 percent to cover a variety of conditions
  • An LED display for measuring in dark or brightly lit areas
  • A durable case with a built-in handle for easy portability

Versatile Meter with Microcontroller Circuit
The Delmhorst J-LITE delivers accurate moisture readings, so you can create high-quality finished wood products. With its range of capabilities, the meter can be relied upon in a wide array of scenarios, from home inspections to crafting projects.

The J-LITE is specially calibrated for Douglas Fir at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but includes both temperature and species correction charts.

12 LEDs Show Bright, Accurate Readings
This meter works quickly to warn you of problem moisture levels, helping to minimize shrinkage, cracks, and splits in finished wood products. Its 12 bright LEDs indicate your readings, making this feature ideal for those who work in dark or dimly lit areas.

The J-LITE gauges moisture from 6 to 30 percent--measuring from dry conditions (ideal for fine furniture) up to the fiber saturation point (about 24 to 30 percent). The large range means the meter can be used in high-humidity and low-humidity environments.

Durable Case with Built-In Handle for Portability
The Delmhorst J-LITE features a functional case with a built-in handle, which allows you to keep the meter at your fingertips. And for those times when you're using one of your hands to stabilize a work piece, this meter comes to your aid with its easy, one-handed operation.

Pin-Type Meter with Electrode Connector Delivers Superior Results
The Delmhorst J-LITE's pin-type meter uses two pins that penetrate wood to a depth of 5/16 inch. Pin-type meters provide more accurate readings than non-penetrating meters because their tips come into direct contact with the wood fiber. If you ever deal with wood that has been exposed to surface moisture such as rain, a pin meter is the best measurement tool because its readings are not skewed by this factor.

Plus, the Delmhorst J-LITE is built with a special connector for the Delmhorst Delmhorst 26-ES external electrode (sold separately), which allows you to take surface and core moisture content readings to a maximum depth of 1-1/16 inch.

The Delmhorst J-LITE is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Delmhorst J-LITE 6 to 30-Percent Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter, batteries, carrying case, and extra set of pins.

Product Description

Item Number: DEJL10 Features: Microcontroller circuit for increased reliability and accuracy 12 bright LEDs -- great for reading in direct sunlight or dark areas and give the most precise readings of any LED meter available today Moisture content range from 6% - 30% Our most economical model, the J-Lite is rugged and easy to use. Industry only three- yr. Warranty Hard carrying case
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  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 3 x 1.8 inches ; 2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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  • ASIN: B0000224D4
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  • Item model number: J-LITE
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product, October 23, 2007
I do woodworking projects building furniture for all my family members in my woodshop during the colder months of Indiana winter. I also harvest and kiln dry my own lumber.

I was intially going to buy a less expensive ($60) moisture tester---but reading other's comments convinced me that Delmhorst is a credible company that puts quality even in their lower cost units. I despise purchasing something that works good for a few months and then the electronics simply quit operating, even if it's still under warranty. So I made the decision to purchase the J-lite and have been completely satisfied with the operations of it since purchase.

The design is simple to operate, and seems very consistent in reading moisture content. It's a good little unit for the woodworker that is serious about producing quality woodcraft, but doesn't do it everyday.

Even if you purchase the material for your projects, this is an essential tool when buying the wood---not all "kiln dried" wood is the same. Good product.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, sturdy, accurate meter., April 23, 2009
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If you have read the excellent book "Understanding Wood" by Bruce Hoadley you know why you need a moisture meter.

Wood expands or contracts depending on ambient moisture levels. Mr. Hoadley shows you how to calculate how much your wood will "move" in response to this, but to do so you must first know the initial moisture level in your wood. (The calculations are not complicated, by the way.)

If you are installing siding, laying down a wood floor, building furniture, determining how much the wall height of your new log cabin will change, or simply verifying your toilet gasket is not leaking, a wood meter can help. Even construction carpenters can make use of this
gadget - for example to determine how much a newly framed building will shrink, which can be useful when applying siding, especially if it is more than a single story. The uses are limited only by your knowledge or wood, and your applications.

I've owned the Delmhorst J-lite for about 2-1/2 years, and am very pleased with it. Although I use it less than I thought I would, most every time I do use it, it pays for itself all over again. For example, last year I installed $1,400 worth of pine board inside my house. Measuring the moisture of the existing interior wood, then comparing
it to the moisture of the pine, it was easy to see that the pine would contract after installation (and using Hoadley's formula, to compute the magnitude of the changes - in this case the wood was more moist than the existing wood in my house, so I knew that it was going to shrink by about 1/16, so I took care to jamb the tongue and groove planks tightly together. Had the situation been the reverse, I would have left a slight gap between the planks.)

Installing flooring, a moisture meter allows you know exactly when your wood planks have acclimated to the moisture in your home. There are many rules of thumb for this ranging from a few weeks to months, but this is unnecessary (and sometimes quite absurd) if your planks arrive at the correct moisture level to begin with.

Back to the Delmhorst. What I like about it is:
o it is sturdy, and well built
o the readouts are reasonably simple and easy to understand.
o the battery lasts a very long time.
o comes with a spare set of pins, which I have not yet needed to use.
o fits the hand well, comfortable.
o comes in a nice blow molded plastic case
o provides a chart to correct for particular species and temperature, but this is typically not necessary unless you are a stickler for extreme accuracy.
o can test more than just wood by giving a relative reading on plywood, OSB, MDF etc (that is to say the percentage reading may not be correct, but if you compare the OSB in your bathroom floor to another OSB sample it will show you which is wetter/dryer, which can be quite useful).

The only negative that I can think of is that it requires a 9 volt battery. It could be a little more convenient if it took AA batteries.

In conclusion, this is a well made meter, seems to give accurate and consistent results. It's usefulness depends on your willingness to learn about wood and it's reaction to moisture.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delmhorst moisture meter review, April 10, 2009
After borrowing a couple of moisture meters I realized I needed my own. After talking with my son and searching on-line I decided on this one. It works as advertised and the battery has held up well. The sensing points are sturdy and the reading is easy to see and appears to be accurate. I would recommend this product and - oh yes - the price was fair.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars not reccomended
There are two main problems with this moisture meter. The first one is that the pins on the meter will damage the wood that it is inserted into. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas gift
My husband was pleased with his new moisture meter. It came when I expected it and it seems fine.
Published on January 6, 2008 by Dorothy Markert

4.0 out of 5 stars Delmhorst Wood Moisture Meter
It took me a long time to decide wether to buy a wood moisture meter with a digital read out or an analog one. Read more
Published on March 10, 2007 by O. F. Van Boom

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