What Is the Relationship of RH to Moisture Vapor Emissions Rate (MVER)?

  Before you choose a specific concrete moisture test, be sure you’ve clearly defined what it is you’re actually trying to find out. Watch as Jason Spangler explores RH and MVER, while posing the critical question for you to consider when determining which moisture test is best suited for your next job. Wagner MetersWagner Meters […]

  After you have installed the finished floor product, how easy is it to come back later and recheck the concrete’s moisture condition? Watch as Jason Spangler explains exactly what you can and cannot do using the Rapid RH® Smart Sensors that were originally placed in the concrete slab. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned […]

  Don’t be fooled into thinking that moisture testing in an older concrete slab is unnecessary! Watch as Jason Spangler explains why you should never assume that the concrete is sufficiently dry, even if the old floor performed just fine. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture […]

  You must use a properly calibrated RH sensor to ensure accurate RH test results. But what the Rapid RH® Reader itself? Does it ever need calibration? Watch as Jason explains exactly how the Rapid RH® Reader works and what you need to know when using it. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business […]

Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology that will enhance the quality and value of each customer’s project. With an almost 60-year legacy of innovation, Wagner continues to be a resource for both individual craftsmen and high-performance commercial endeavors. www.wagnermeters.com

  Never assume that the concrete slab is dry, even if it’s been several months or more since the concrete was poured. A number of common issues can impede the drying process. Learn what these issues are, so you won’t be caught by surprise on your next flooring project. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned […]

  In this video Jason Spangler explains the proper way to document concrete relative humidity testing using the Rapid RH® test and the importance of using a hygrometer. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that […]

  In this video Jason Spangler, Rapid RH® Product Specialist explains the importance of and which tools you will need to determine the dew point of a concrete slab, a necessary yet rarely talked about aspect of the flooring installation process. Here Jason demonstrates the relationship between a digital thermo-hygrometer and an infrared thermometer. Using […]

  Jason’s top three tips to prevent callbacks: 1: Get involved early 2: Understand product moisture tolerances 3: Do accurate moisture testing Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture […]

  Jason reviews 5 tips he’s picked up in the field. These include proper usage of a masonry drill bit, proper installation of the Rapid RH® Smart Sensors and practical solutions to protecting your tests on a busy construction site. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a […]

  Jason Spangler describes two common myths the concrete flooring industry has about moisture in concrete slabs. Two common myths debunked: 1. If the concrete is old, it’s got to be dry. 2. Elevated slabs don’t need to be tested for moisture since moisture can’t get to them. Read the article, 5 Myths About Moisture […]

  Jason Spangler compares how educated the industry has become about the construction of slabs since 2006. He also discusses how an outdated code set up a contractor’s floor for failure. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned […]

  In this video Jason Spangler introduces the website www.RHSpec.com. A reference website designed for Architects and Engineers. This site also contains a link to a constantly updated list of manufacturers that specify relative humidity in concrete. The links take you directly to that manufacturer’s website page where the specifications are listed. Questions or comments? […]

  Jason Spangler, Wagner Meters’ Rapid RH® Product Specialist, demonstrates why the method for testing the moisture condition in a concrete slab has shifted from outdated, “Because that’s the way my dad did it” methods, like calcium carbide and calcium chloride tests, to the much more accurate and user-friendly in situ RH testing method such […]

  Jason Spangler explains the importance of doing moisture testing prior to the installation of self-leveling products. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology that will enhance […]

  You already know that you should test moisture in elevated slabs. Now learn how to complete that testing in the field with accurate results. The ASTM does not have guidelines in this type of testing. However, industry expert, Jason Spangler, explains two different ways on how to find that 40% depth when testing moisture […]

  Learn the science behind relative humidity in concrete and why the state-of-the-art Rapid RH® probe is a cost-effective, critical tool for flooring projects. Veteran concrete construction and flooring industry specialists Howard Kanare, Peter Craig, and Ray Thompson weigh in on the benefits of RH testing. Together, these top experts have more than 100 years […]

Jason Spangler, the Flooring Divison Sales Manager for Wagner Meters, discusses the two main ways to deal with a concrete slab that is too wet to install flooring. Disclaimer: The Swedish Concrete Association method is a guideline only and should not be used as part of any construction document. Actual field concrete installation drying time […]

  In this video Jason Spangler explains why having the HVAC up and running is critical when testing a concrete slab for moisture. Even relative humidity testing. Not only is having the HVAC up and running to match the service conditions that the building will be at once it is occupied required per the ASTM […]

  Jason Spangler answers the question…and more. Listen as he also explains the relationship between curing and drying and offers tips on expediting the drying process. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to […]

  Jason Spangler, Flooring Product Sales Manager for Wagner Meters, discusses three moisture issues in decorative concrete applications: high water to cement ratio in the concrete, lack of curing of the concrete slab, and high moisture concrete in the slab. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the decorative concrete industry. At World of Concrete, he found that many were more interested in concrete moisture testing because the types of products that are used in the decorative concrete industry are becoming less breathable. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a […]

  Jason Spangler, Flooring Sales Manager for Wagner Meters, explains the best way to ensure that you have drilled to the proper depth when installing a Rapid RH® relative humidity (RH) sensor. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a […]

  In this video, Rapid RH® Product Specialist Jason Spangler demonstrates how quick and easy it is to properly calibrate the Rapid RH® Digital pH Meter. The new Rapid RH® Digital pH Meter takes the guesswork out of determining the pH level in a concrete slab. Thankfully, you know longer have to rely on matching […]

  In this video Jason Spangler, Rapid RH® Product Specialist demonstrates the improvements the New ASTM F2170-11 compliant Rapid RH® 4.0 EX. Jason walks you through the changes made to the Smart Sensor, why those changes were made, and demonstrates just how easy proper installation is. The Rapid RH® 4.0 EX includes extensions that allow […]

  Jason Spangler, Wagner Meters’ Rapid RH® Product Specialist, introduces the complete Rapid RH product line engineered to provide you with the most accurate system for testing concrete slabs. The Rapid RH® products not only allow you to test the slab’s moisture condition, but also pH, temperature, dew point, as well as the relative humidity […]

  A step-by-step video guide for easy reference on the proper way to install the ASTM F2170-11 compliant Rapid RH® 4.0 EX concrete moisture test. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide […]

  This video is the first in a series of tutorials where Jason Spangler will guide you step by step through how to use the various features of the DataMaster™ (legacy). In this segment, Jason highlights the process of how to transfer the valuable concrete moisture testing information collected on a jobsite and generate a […]

  2013 was an exciting year for Wagner Meters, Inc. Wagner specializes in moisture measurement solutions for flooring applications that involve wood and/or concrete. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the Rapid RH® 4.0 EX Complete Starter Kit. Includes: Vacuum Attachment Drill bit Insertion Tool Wire Brush 5 Smart Sensors Easy Reader 5 Caps 5 Extensions 5 Metal Disks Certificate of Calibration Job site Documentation Hardshell Case However, a Shop Vac, Drill Operator, SDS Hammer Drill are not a part of […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the SDS 3/4″ Masonry drill bit. It has a patented design head that will drill more efficiently. It also has four carbide cutting heads. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the Rapid RH® Training Course Certificate. This course educates the viewer on relative humidity testing for concrete slabs and specifically how to use the Rapid RH® appropriately. Available Here Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the TH-200 thermo-hygrometer and digital infrared thermometer. Find the TH-200 here. Find the Infrared Thermometer here. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology […]

  ASTM F710 addresses the performance of a pH test as part of the standard practice for preparing concrete floors to receive resilient flooring. In this video, Jason Spangler walks through proper usage, storage and calibration of the Rapid RH® digital pH meter. Except for distilled water, the kit has everything needed to perform a […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the WFP400 – Professional Flooring Installer Package. This includes: Rapid RH® Complete Starter Kit TH-200 Thermo-Hygrometer IR Thermometer Rapid RH® DataMaster™ Bluetooth® Reader MMC 220 Wood Moisture Meter Click here to purchase. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner […]

  Jason Spangler sits down with the new reusable Rapid RH® 5.0 to show how the sensor fits together. View Wagner Meters’ full line of Rapid RH® 5.0 products Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business […]

  There’s been a lot of buzz around our new reusable Rapid RH® 5.0 Smart Sensors, and rightly so. The 5.0 reusable has game-changing technology that reduces the time, labor, and initial investment costs of using reusable RH sensors to about as low as they can go. So why would anyone want to stay with […]

The 75% RH of the EasyCare CalCheck provides the best protection possible for your reusable Smart Sensors and allows validation of calibrated accuracy that’s never been so easy. With the EasyCare CalCheck, you have the key to conducting simple, convenient calibration checks and keeping your Reusable Smart Sensors ASTM F2170-compliant. With its patented design, normal […]

  Wagner Meters provides a free mobile phone application to give quick access to technical information when you need it at your fingertips when you are installing a floor. It eliminates the need to haul around heavy technical manuals. The app user can get the exact information through the mobile phone app straight from the […]

  Watch as Jason Spangler shows you everything inside the WFP 500 Reusable Pro Flooring Installer Package, aka the WFP 500 Combination Kit. This flooring kit includes a masonry drill bit, insertion tool, wire brush, vacuum attachment, and extraction tool, as well as important documentation such as a NIST-traceable certificate of calibration. And there is […]

Ever wrestled with this challenge? The ASTM F2170 Standard requires you to measure RH at service conditions…but often you need to estimate the percent RH before you have those service conditions. Is there a way to do this accurately? Now – yes, there is. Listen as Jason Spangler reveals a new breakthrough tool from Wagner […]

  Industry expert, Jason Spangler, addresses the efficiency of using the Rapid RH® to test for moisture in concrete when preparing to work with sustainable flooring products. Undetected moisture in concrete can lead to costly repairs, causing flooring contractors to complete the work twice at their own expense. Avoid failures with sustainable flooring systems by […]

  The DataMaster™ app helps you read, record, and report ASTM F2170 test results and job specific Smart Sensor data wirelessly to your smart device. Follow industry expert Jason Spangler as he walks you through the process of the DataMaster™ app, giving you job specific Rapid RH® Smart Sensor data that you can document and […]

  Is the Rapid RH® 4.0 going away? (Hint: it isn’t!) Is the Rapid RH® 5.0 automatically the better choice for me? Not necessarily. Why are there these two versions of the Rapid RH® System? Find out the answers to these questions, as Jason Spangler explains the benefits of each system. For more information, click […]

  We know it takes more than RH sensors to do your job with the excellence you bring to your work. Listen as Jason Spangler explains the tools and resources we supply to help you complete your work as professionally and easily as possible. In addition to the WFP200 and WFP400 flooring packages, these tools […]

  Do you own the Rapid RH® Smart Reader but aren’t sure how to change the batteries on it? Jason Spangler of Wagner Meters shows you how to change the batteries using a paper clip! Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner […]

  The Rapid RH® Easy Reader gives you fast and easy RH readings with its Touch-n-Sense™ technology. And because there’s nothing to calibrate, the Easy Reader is always simple to use. But what happens when the batteries die? Watch Jason Spangler demonstrate exactly what’s needed to replace your Easy Reader batteries quickly and easily. Questions […]

The DataMaster™ L6 is a free multi-purpose app for data recording and reporting of Rapid RH® L6 Smart Sensor readings. In addition, when paired with the new DataGrabber®, the app allows for automatic, periodic reading collection and storage. This tutorial video plays when you open the DataMaster L6 app and guides you through the different […]

  Wagner Meters recently introduced the Rapid RH® 5.0 Complete Starter kit. This concrete moisture testing kit that provides everything you need to benefit immediately from reusable sensors. Jason Spangler sits down with the contents of the kit to go over everything that is included in the kit and what each part is needed for. […]

  Jason Spangler creatively demonstrates hydrostatic pressure. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology that will enhance the quality and value of each customer’s project. With an […]

  In this video, Rapid RH® product specialist Jason Spangler explains what hydrostatic pressure in a concrete slab really is. Concrete can be a problem when we do not comprehend the fundamental construction terms related to its installation. The term, hydrostatic pressure, is often misused to describe the dangers of moisture. High relative humidity (RH) […]

  This video discusses and demonstrates the plastic sheet method for measuring moisture in concrete. It is important to understand why this testing method is unreliable for determining concrete slab moisture problems. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a […]

  Jason revisits the two common methods of measuring moisture in concrete slabs, and their pros and cons. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology that will […]

  Watch as Jason Spangler offers a side-by-side comparison of the actual results of testing concrete via relative humidity and calcium chloride testing. Learn More. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide […]

  Watch and learn With Jason Spangler from Wagner Meters Transcript: Behind the ASTM’s 40% Depth Measurement Requirement. Let’s take a look at why drilling 40% into the concrete slab is so important and where that information came from. on occasion I’ll get phone calls people ask me how important is it really for me […]

  Do you want to really stand out from the competition? Watch as Jason Spangler explains exactly how you can turn your bidding process into an educational opportunity for explaining to your customer why you test for moisture and how it brings value to the project. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the […]

  In this video, Jason Spangler introduces the new ASTM F2170-11 compliant Rapid RH® 4.0 EX. Jason walks you through the changes made to the Smart Sensor and why those changes were made. The Rapid RH® 4.0 EX includes extensions that allow you adhere to the latest ASTM F2170 standard, F2170-11. The 4.0 EX extensions […]

  Jason Spangler explains how the Rapid RH 4.0 EX meets ASTM F2170-11 standards. Questions or comments? Drop us a line in the comments below or give us a call at: 800-634-9961. Wagner MetersWagner Meters is a family-owned American business that aims to provide solutions in moisture measurement technology that will enhance the quality and […]

  Jason Spangler discusses how the Rapid RH® developed and evolved all while being compliant with the ASTM standard. When Wagner Meters brought its first prototype Rapid RH®, in situ probe to the World of Concrete trade show in 2005, it is probably safe to say that very few people there recognized the significance of […]

  Jason Spangler discusses the Rapid RH® 4.0 features and how it correlates to the ASTM F2170-11 Standard. Relative humidity (RH) testing is a 21st-century challenger to the traditional anhydrous calcium chloride test. Over the years, contractors have deployed various means of measuring concrete moisture condition. Calcium chloride testing dates back to the 1940s, and […]

  Watch as Jason Spangler relates some key findings of a soon-to-be-released laboratory study. Here, Jason reveals: What the study shows about how accurately the Rapid RH® sensors “equilibrate” within the first hour…and how this underscores Wagner’s long-held design principles; A surprising (to some folks, at least) finding about the sensors’ 24, 48, and 72-hour […]

For flooring and concrete professionals, ASTM F2170 provides the standard for using relative humidity (RH) testing when measuring moisture content in concrete slabs. Meeting this standard provides the groundwork for limiting moisture-related flooring problems and the many liabilities and mitigation problems that can result from excess moisture. The standard provides precise guidelines for RH testing […]