Moisture Meter question

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Boozie

Feeling the Heat
Hearth Supporter
Dec 11, 2010
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SW IN
I purchased a moisture meter recently. Wish I had one before I started burning. I get a reading at times "OL" or "0L". What does that mean?
 
Over limit, meaning beyond the range of the meter.
 
Mine tops out at 40% anything over 40 it reads "40% over".
 
It means it's too wet to plow. Depending upon the wood type, it could take a full year and likely, two years before it's dry enough to burn well. Especially in your CAT stove.
You want it under 20%. But remember that most of the cheaper meters read about 5% high on cord wood, so if it says 25% you are in the ballpark.
 
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