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[uknsaunders]

Just wondered what the moisture levels in various different makes of bats are? I know Dave has said b3's is 12% and we all have an idea some of the Indian bats are nearer low single figures. Has anybody got a numbers for different brands?

ps. I'm aware Jason Mellet did some moisture readings 2/3 years back but it would be interesting to see the levels on current bats.

[Calzehbhoy]

On that as well, how does winter storage affect the levels?

I just chuck my bag into the loft from September--April, should more be done to keep the bat in 'optimal' condition?

[smilley792]

Is there a way to read moisture levels properly that doesn't famed a bat?


I have a prong thing somewhere for checking moisture in fire wood. But I'm not sticking it in my bat! Lol

[WalkingWicket37]

Just wondered what the moisture levels in various different makes of bats are? I know Dave has said b3's is 12% and we all have an idea some of the Indian bats are nearer low single figures. Has anybody got a numbers for different brands?

ps. I'm aware Jason Mellet did some moisture readings 2/3 years back but it would be interesting to see the levels on current bats.

Was that when he took the readings of a GM and got 0% because he put the probes on the meter over the scuff sheet?

[uknsaunders]

Yep

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[Northern monkey]

What's the best meter for reading the levels?
Is a cheap one off eBay accurate/reliable enough?

[Gurujames]

Be wary of the reading. With the 2 short pronged meters you are only reading the surface moisture level which will vary depending on atmospheric conditions. To get a true reading you need to bore into the material, plug the hole and leave for a few days. Then unplug the holes and use probes to determine the moisture levels.

[InternalTraining]

^ Construction professionals use a moisture meter that can be placed against the wall to measure moisture in the wall. It also has a setting for wood. I think Stanley Tools makes that moisture meter in the US.

[Gurujames]

^ Construction professionals use a moisture meter that can be placed against the wall to measure moisture in the wall.

Be aware, these only test the moisture on the surface of the wall. This is where people get confused between condensation and damp ingress

[InternalTraining]

Hmmm..good point.

So, there is no way of measuring moisture correctly without drilling holes?

[Gurujames]

Hmmm..good point.

So, there is no way of measuring moisture correctly without drilling holes?

Not for the average joe at home, no.

[Seniorplayer]

On that as well, how does winter storage affect the levels?

I just chuck my bag into the loft from September--April, should more be done to keep the bat in 'optimal' condition?

Ideally you should not leave your bat in a bag or it's sleeve as the willow needs to breath