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
- 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.
- 3 Ranges of Non-destructive sensitivity: Hard Wood / Shallow Depth / G.R.P
- Dual-Depth penetration allows for comparative of surface and core moisture to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites
- Deep signal penetration, up to 1 14" (30mm) in wood and G.R.P, detects elevated moisture at depth without having to damage the materials being tested.
- Shallow Depth scale is designed to have a field penetration of up to 0.4 inches (10mm)
- Shallow-depth scale is comparable to pin readings, reading in a smaller, more precise footprint.
- Wide range of readings from 5% to 30% on Wood Scale and 0 to 100 on comparative scale for G.R.P.
- Detects excess moisture hidden in GRP boat hulls, decks and coach roofs including sandwich or cored structures.
- Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android App allowing for Geo-tagged supportive image-based documentary evidence of moisture measurements and readings.
- Hold Function which enables the user to freeze the reading, useful when taking readings where the meter face may not be visible.
- High Moisture Audio Warning Tone which can be enabled or disabled.
- Large clear easy to read analog display giving meaningful readings.
- Rugged ergonomically designed enclosure.
- Depth of penetration (Shallow signal): up to 0.40 (10mm)
- Depth of penetration (Deep signal): up to 1.25" (30mm)
- Wood Moisture Content: 5 to 30%
- Reference scale for building materials: 0 to 100
- Size: 6.3" x 3.5" x 1.5" (160mm x 85mm x 38mm)
- Weight: 9.5oz (270g)
- Construction: ABS Body
- Power: 2 x AALR6 ALKALINE (included)
- Display: Analog
