Test Equipment and Measurement Instrument Blog

How Can a Fire Cause Water Damage, and What Tools Do You Need to Rebuild?

Kett Marketing — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In the aftermath of a fire, part of the clean-up involves addressing water damage caused by the work of putting out the fire. Water damage can be easy to miss after a fire, but it's imperative to address the effects of water quickly. Kett's high-quality moisture meters can be used to confirm the moisture content of all kinds of building materials, including wood, concrete, and more.

Tips for Pouring and Laying Concrete in Cold Weather and Frozen Soil

Kett Marketing — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:30:00 GMT

This guide explains how to safely pour and cure concrete in cold weather, covering critical temperature thresholds, protection protocols, and insulation requirements, plus how moisture meters like Kett's HI520-02 help monitor concrete strength development throughout the curing process.

The How-To Guide for Measuring Moisture in Drywall

Kett Marketing — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Whether you are installing brand-new drywall or checking the existing drywall in a structure compromised by moisture, you want to be sure you are accurate and thorough in your readings.

Installing, repairing, or replacing commercial and residential drywall requires precise work.

3 Best Practices for Preventing Spoilage During Grain Storage

Kett Marketing — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Safe grain storage isn’t just about keeping harvests dry, it’s about protecting months of hard work and thousands of dollars in potential revenue. Farmers have to keep their grain free of rodents, bugs, mold, and more. They need structurally sound silos and bins, as well as proper aeration and temperature control.

Woodworking and the Importance of Moisture Content

Kett Marketing — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

If you are serious about woodworking, you know the importance of properly dried wood. In order to be usable for a construction project, wood must be kiln or air-dried to a moisture level of 19%. But wood that is intended for indoor use, that is, wood intended to be used for woodworking, must have a moisture content level that is less than half that amount, at only 9%.

The Vast and Varied Uses for a Tribometer: Could Your Work Benefit?

Kett Marketing — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:46:42 GMT

Friction is an important resistance force that slows or stops motion. But it can also create wear and tear, the gradual removal of solid material. This almost always leads to a loss of functionality.

LOD vs NIR: Which Moisture Testing Method is Right for You?

Kett Marketing — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Selecting the right moisture meter for your needs can be a tricky task. Exactly what kind of moisture meter is right for you? Do you need something portable? An in-line moisture meter? Will it have multiple uses, and therefore multiple necessary calibrations? How much time do you have allotted for a moisture reading?

What To Look for in a Laboratory Mixer: Safety, Satisfaction, and Longevity

Kett Marketing — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:21:50 GMT

Laboratory mixing requires exact measurements and precise attention to detail. Mixers are an integral part of a scientific “test kitchen” where all kinds of products are developed and tested as they prepare for production on a larger scale. Laboratory mixers are used in a range of settings in the development of a whole array of goods, including:

Polymers and plastics
Pharmaceuticals
Pulp and paper
Chemicals
Cosmetics
And so much more

How to Check Your Moisture Meter’s Calibration

Kett Marketing — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

What would you do with a compass that didn’t point toward true north? Or a watch that never told the correct time? Or a car speedometer that told you that you were driving faster or slower than you actually were?

No matter how high-caliber your moisture meter (or composition meter) is, an instrument is only as strong as its calibrations. There’s a lot riding on getting a correct reading: Concrete foundations can crumble, stored grain harvests can spoil, and pharmaceuticals can degrade or become toxic.

When Is the Best Time to Harvest Coffee for Fresh, Quality Beans?

Kett Marketing — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:07:53 GMT

If you rely on a daily ‘cup of ambition’ to help you tumble out of bed, that means that each morning, you’re ingesting one of the top two most traded commodities in the world, second only to petrol fuels. Global coffee production has really taken off since 2000, when 6.5 million tons of coffee were produced annually. Today, over 9 million tons of coffee are produced yearly to keep up with the demand for the brewed beverage that is only surpassed by water in terms of global consumption.