{"product_id":"sonin-moisture-test-tool","title":"Sonin Moisture Test Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSonin Moisture Test Tool - Know Before You Stain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStaining wood that is still wet is the fastest way to ruin a deck job. The finish will not penetrate, it sits on the surface, and you are back out there redoing it. This meter tells you in one second whether the boards are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePress the two contact pins to the wood and read the LEDs. Four lights, no dials, no interpretation. It works on hardwood, softwood, drywall, plaster, concrete, and carpet, so it earns its keep well beyond deck season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock at our Gaithersburg showroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13015199274\"\u003e(301) 519-9274\u003c\/a\u003e to check availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Contractors Carry One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSettles the argument:\u003c\/strong\u003e The water-bead test is a rule of thumb. This is a reading. On a job you are being paid for, that difference matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads 14 to 20 percent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers the range that decides whether wood is ready for stain or needs more drying time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-LED readout:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gauge to squint at in the sun and no scale to interpret.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on more than wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drywall, plaster, concrete, carpet. Useful for tracing roof leaks, water seepage, and hidden wet rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits in a pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lives in the truck, comes out in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-year warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin-type contact moisture meter, LED readout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14% to 20% moisture content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-light LED system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood, softwood, drywall, plaster, concrete, carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 9V, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonin 50210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90761\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It on a Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash and wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e After cleaning, give the wood 48 to 72 hours to dry. Longer in cool or humid weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest several spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the shaded side, the north face, and anywhere water pools. Those dry last and they are what will fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most penetrating stains, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ready-seal\"\u003eReady Seal\u003c\/a\u003e included, want 12% moisture content or less before you apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait if it reads high.\u003c\/strong\u003e A day of patience beats a callback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on range:\u003c\/strong\u003e this meter starts reading at 14%. If it shows no lights, the wood is below its detection floor, which is the reading you want before staining. If you need an exact number at the low end, step up to a digital meter and give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy It in Gaithersburg, Maryland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the shelf at \u003cstrong\u003eSun Brite Supply of Maryland, 16620 Oakmont Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick up today or have it shipped. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13015199274\"\u003e(301) 519-9274\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-wood-cleaners\"\u003edeck and wood cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ready-seal\"\u003eReady Seal deck stain\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete wood restoration setup. Not sure how much stain the job needs? Run the numbers through the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ready-seal-coverage-calculator\"\u003eReady Seal coverage calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-fence-cleaning-supplies\"\u003eDeck and fence cleaning supplies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-stains-sealers\"\u003eDeck stains and sealers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/contractor-training-tips\"\u003eContractor training and tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sun Brite Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45087214174408,"sku":"90761","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/4827\/4376\/files\/50210-1.jpg?v=1782648119","url":"https:\/\/sunbritesupplymd.com\/products\/sonin-moisture-test-tool","provider":"Sun Brite Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}