I'm old school

[topnotchman]

Not sure when this style came out, I've had this since 2003.

Looks like Uncle Claude was saving some serious manufacturing costs with a PVC handle!

Changed quite a bit now, maybe I should get a new one?

My old Dri-eaz hydrosensor still works well, still lights up and beeps and everything. The points aren't as sharp anymore but still goes through the carpet and pad okay. Should have gotten a new one when I had the chance! Anyone else got a old school hydrosensor out there?

 

[dealtimeman]

therse one of those on thebay right now and people are bidding it up. i dont think you NEED a new one but it is nice to have new.

 

[Jim Nelson]

I have one its 22 years old.

 

[John Watson]

I got a bunch of them, think that style came out in about 83or 84. Annette Oldow used to make them when I worked at Dri Eaz in 87. I also got a couple of the original neons with the 45volt battery still new in the box

 

[Desk Jockey]

If it still works, use it. It's still a great tool. I have a box with about 2-dozen broken one of the newer style. I'd stick with the old one until it breaks.

 

["The" Al Bradham]

Richard I am with you. The new ones are breaking, handles mainly. The old ones are lighter also. Some times new is not better.

 

[topnotchman]

I got a bunch of them, think that style came out in about 83or 84. Annette Oldow used to make them when I worked at Dri Eaz in 87. I also got a couple of the original neons with the 45volt battery still new in the box

John, Tom showed me one that was even older then this one, and it had no audible sound, it just lit up if it found moisture or not. Thats cool you have original ones still new! This hydrosensor works well, just wasn't sure if anyone had them still. I'm surprised the battery in it still works.


They just dont make them like they used to huh? :?

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have a couple of them that Lloyd Weaver sold, looks like they used a couple of nails for the probe and the rubber handle off a bike. :shock:

As patch work as it looked it worked great, it had a loud screaming sound the more moisture it found. It also had a light and a switch for the sound. You could inspect with sound, flip the switch and check for dryness with light only.

The just didn't look at professional has the Hydrosensor does, so we switched and never looked back.