Author Topic: New moisture meter (Read 1518 times)

GeneWengert-WoodDoc · « **on:** August 04, 2022, 08:49:49 PM »

As some of you might expect, at 80 years of age, the electronics world seems to zip by faster than I can learn. At dinner tonight, our waitress brought a bill that had a QR thingy so I took out my iPhone, took a picture, and after punching a couple of buttons, it said "competed." So, I was proud of myself 8ndeed.

This story leads me to a second one. I received a new moisture meter today (gift) from Delmhorst, JX-30. It does its main job of measuring pMC, using the standard resistance verses MC data, but the included extras seem impressive. First, it had Bluetooth, which I know how to "pair, " Etc, it also has over 100species. It has a setting for insulated needles and for uninsulated needles, it has a QR code that gets you the manual when you cannot find the original one. It uses two AA batteries. And the meter weighs just over 4 ounces. It also shows the average MC, the standard deviation, and the last 10 readings on the screen. Of course, it has the standard connection for the 26ES hammer electrode. And there is more…I haven't got it all figured out yet. The meter, case and 26 ES come together.

Perhaps some other manufacturers have the same features…this is the first I have seen it. And I do not intend to be a salesman for Delmhorst. I am just telling you about how our somewhat old fashioned industry is moving, like me, into the modern world.

Southside · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2022, 10:16:41 PM »

Quite certain I would not have been able to pay the meal bill that way. But then again @YellowHammer just compared me to a chainsaw in another thread so....

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2022, 10:34:12 PM »

I didn’t get mine for free.

YellowHammer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2022, 10:57:37 PM »

Looks like something out of Star Trek. I miss the orange color.

customsawyer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2022, 06:24:08 AM »

My trouble is my eyes aren't what they used to be. When you get one of those screens with to much information on them then I can't read it without getting my glasses.

I hope they will keep fixing my orange ones for me when I need it.

firefighter ontheside · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2022, 07:26:03 PM »

Nice that it still works with the existing slide hammer.

Don P · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2022, 10:09:54 PM »

I want a wireless slide hammer

Stephen1 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2022, 10:52:25 PM »

I just want one you don't have to hammer to get the probes installed and out without breaking them. That would be technology!

boonesyard · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2022, 09:01:44 AM »

Quote from: Stephen1 on August 05, 2022, 10:52:25 PM

I just want one you don't have to hammer to get the probes installed and out without breaking them. That would be technology!

X2

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2022, 09:49:54 PM »

Delmhorst JX 30 app

Stephen1 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2022, 10:14:58 AM »

WB did you buy the new JX30 ?

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #11 on:** December 25, 2022, 02:22:18 AM »

Yes I did. What I posted is from the app they have for it that has several different features very simple to use the unit and app.

For anybody with the slide hammer and various pin lengths if you don’t like using the slide hammer just poke the tips in the wood to mark and drill pilot holes with the cordless. Very quick and you won’t wear your pins out or break them off.

taylorsmissbeehaven · « **Reply #12 on:** December 25, 2022, 08:33:32 AM »

I recently got the 20 model. Getting the instructions from the QR thing is giving me a fit. Technology is moving much faster than I am!!! The app for the 30 looks good WB

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #13 on:** December 25, 2022, 10:38:18 AM »

Very nice! They are pretty nice 👍

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2023, 10:48:37 PM »

Quote from: GeneWengert-WoodDoc on August 04, 2022, 08:49:49 PM

As some of you might expect, at 80 years of age, the electronics world seems to zip by faster than I can learn. At dinner tonight, our waitress brought a bill that had a QR thingy so I took out my iPhone, took a picture, and after punching a couple of buttons, it said "competed." So, I was proud of myself 8ndeed.

This story leads me to a second one. I received a new moisture meter today (gift) from Delmhorst, JX-30. It does its main job of measuring pMC, using the standard resistance verses MC data, but the included extras seem impressive. First, it had Bluetooth, which I know how to "pair, " Etc, it also has over 100species. It has a setting for insulated needles and for uninsulated needles, it has a QR code that gets you the manual when you cannot find the original one. It uses two AA batteries. And the meter weighs just over 4 ounces. It also shows the average MC, the standard deviation, and the last 10 readings on the screen. Of course, it has the standard connection for the 26ES hammer electrode. And there is more…I haven't got it all figured out yet. The meter, case and 26 ES come together.

Perhaps some other manufacturers have the same features…this is the first I have seen it. And I do not intend to be a salesman for Delmhorst. I am just telling you about how our somewhat old fashioned industry is moving, like me, into the modern world.

Gene after you have had your new unit for awhile what are your thoughts. Thanks!

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