--- product_id: 11378208 title: "Delmhorst J-LITE 6% to 30% Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter" brand: "delmhorst instrument co." price: "1695.90 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Delmhorst Instrument" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11378208-delmhorst-j-lite-6-to-30-pin-led-wood-moisture store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 12 bright LEDs for any lighting 6-30% moisture range Long-lasting 9V alkaline battery Delmhorst J-LITE 6% to 30% Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter **Brand:** delmhorst instrument co. **Price:** 1695.90 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌲 Nail your next project with precision moisture insight! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Delmhorst J-LITE 6% to 30% Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter by delmhorst instrument co. - **How much does it cost?** 1695.90 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11378208-delmhorst-j-lite-6-to-30-pin-led-wood-moisture) ## Best For - delmhorst instrument co. enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted delmhorst instrument co. brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **All-Condition Visibility:** 12 ultra-bright LEDs guarantee clear readings in direct sunlight or pitch-dark environments. - β€’ **Ergonomic One-Hand Operation:** Built-in handle and fingertip controls make moisture checks effortless and fast on the go. - β€’ **Precision Moisture Detection:** Accurately measures wood moisture from 6% to 30%, ensuring flawless woodworking and inspections. - β€’ **Trusted Durability & Reliability:** Sturdy design backed by Delmhorst’s legacy, perfect for serious hobbyists and pros alike. - β€’ **Comprehensive Wood Species Calibration:** Includes temperature and species correction charts for pinpoint accuracy across wood types. ## Overview The Delmhorst J-LITE is a professional-grade wood moisture meter designed for hobbyists, woodworkers, and inspectors. It measures moisture content between 6% and 30% with high accuracy, aided by a microcontroller circuit and 12 bright LEDs for visibility in any lighting. Its ergonomic design allows easy one-hand operation, and it comes with species and temperature correction charts to ensure precise readings across various wood types. Powered by a long-lasting 9V alkaline battery, this reliable tool is essential for quality woodworking, flooring installation, and construction projects. ## Description From the Manufacturer Delmhorst moisture meters are used by quality control inspectors, lumber buyers, hardwood flooring installers and manufacturers, pest control services, painting and general contractors, furniture and cabinetmakers and woodworkers. Analyze wood surface and core moisture content in all mill and woodworking applications. Features a newly designed functional case with a built-in handle that puts controls at your finger tips. It makes one-hand operation fast and easy. Calibrated for Douglas Fir at 70 degrees F., correction charts and/or built-in correction is supplied for other species. Temperature correction charts and/or built-in correction and slide rule are also supplied. Includes batteries, carrying case, and extra set of pins. o The J-Lite is a reliable entry level meter – perfect for the hobbyist, woodworker, and painting contractor. Review: Useful, sturdy, accurate meter. - 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. Review: Quality product - 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. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000224D4 | | Battery Description | Alkaline | | Best Sellers Rank | #438,496 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #203 in Moisture Meters | | Brand | Delmhorst Instrument Co. | | Brand Name | Delmhorst Instrument Co. | | Color | Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 44 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00677099101002 | | Item Weight | 12.8 ounces | | Manufacturer | Delmhorst Instrument | | Model | J-LITE | | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | | Part Number | J-LITEW/CS | | UPC | 404175000016 677099101002 677099101101 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 9 Volts | ## Product Details - **Battery Description:** Alkaline - **Brand:** Delmhorst Instrument Co. - **Color:** Yellow - **Item Weight:** 0.8 Pounds - **Mounting Type:** Surface Mount ## Images ![Delmhorst J-LITE 6% to 30% Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316uZTEkvDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful, sturdy, accurate meter. *by J***Y on April 24, 2009* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product *by J***E on October 24, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delmhorst moisture meter review *by W***R on 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Delmhorst J-LITE 6% to 30% Pin LED Wood Moisture Meter - Delmhorst 26-ES Wood Moisture Meter Remote Electrode for J-2000, J-LITE, and J-4 Meters --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11378208-delmhorst-j-lite-6-to-30-pin-led-wood-moisture](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11378208-delmhorst-j-lite-6-to-30-pin-led-wood-moisture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*