Analog Hay Moisture Meter
With a simple analog display and easy-to-use controls, the F-6 and F-6/6-30 are great for beginners, but accurate enough to meet the needs of experienced hay makers as well. Do you prefer analog displays to digital ones? Then the F-6 and the F-6/6-30 meters are your go-to moisture meters for hay. These moisture meters feature simplified controls, making them easy for newbies to learn, but are still reliable and accurate enough for seasoned hay makers. The F-6/6-30, in particular, is ideal for those who make hay for export to markets that require lower %MC in their hay.
Both of these meters feature:
- An easy-to-read analog display.
- Built-in calibration checks.
- Options for packages with a 1235 10” probe, 830-2 10” and 831 windrow probes, or an 830-3 18” probe.
- Rugged construction and reliability.
The main point of difference between these two meters is that the F-6/6-30 measures %MC in the 6% to 30% range in hay, while the F-6’s range is 13% to 40%. This makes the F-6/6-30 better for measuring moisture when minimal moisture conditions are desirable, and the F-6 meter more ideal for measuring moisture content in hay that can possess higher moisture levels to maintain nutritive value.
The F-6 is designed to test moisture in hay over a range of 6%-30% or 13-40%, depending on model. Readings over 30% should be used only as a qualitative indication of high moisture content. Delmhorst moisture meters use the relationship existing between electrical conductivity and moisture content in hay. As moisture content increases, so does the conductivity.
Tests on hay at high moisture content, over 25%, are less accurate. This is mostly due to the variability in moisture distribution. The reduced level of accuracy in the high range does not significantly affect the usefulness of the meter, as a few high readings indicate that some action be taken to dry the hay to avoid spoilage or even self-combustion.