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Comparison of Material Costs and Labor Hours for Floor Moisture Tests
| TEST METHOD | CALCIUM CHLORIDE MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSION RATE TESTING ASTM F1869 VAPOR EMISSION TESTING ASTM F1859 | RAPID RH® L6 WITH TOUCH-N-SENSE TECHNOLOGY ASTM F2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Needed | MVER kits; surface grinder, vacuum, scrapers, precision gram scale | Rapid RH Total Reader and Smart Sensors; 3/4-in drill bit and drill; brush and vacuum |
| Prepare Test Locations | Clean the floor: scrape and grind to remove debris and make a clean surface 1 hour 5 minutes | -- |
| Prepare the Test | Check integrity of sealed calcium chloride packages. Open packages, weigh dishes, record weight, date and time. 1 hour 5 minutes | -- |
| Place the Test | Remove tape from dishes, remove cover and invert, place on concrete, install domes, press to seal check if seal is airtight. 1 hour 5 minutes | Drill holes Vacuum dust Insert 1 hour 5 minutes |
| Protect the Test | Install CAUTION tape, build wooden frame, or otherwise mark to avoid damage. 2 hours | -- |
| Obtain Results (after required ASTM equilibration time) | Check airtightness of seals; cut open domes, retrieve dishes, invert covers, retape, weigh dishes, and calculate results. NOTE: ASTM F1869 requires test to sit 72 hours before obtaining test results. 2 hours 10 minutes | Insert Total Reader. NOTE: ASTM F2170 requires test to equilibrate for just 24 hours before taking documentable readings. 3.5 Minutes |
| Cleanup | Scrape sealant from concrete; dispose domes, dishes, used calcium chloride, sealant. 20 minutes | Trowel one tablespoon patching compound onto each hole. 7 Minutes |
| Material Costs for 13 Tests | $147.95 (for 13 tests) | $600 (includes 15 Smart Sensors and 1 Total Reader) |
| Total Time to Obtain Readings (on first 13 tests) | 72 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Total Time Required to Obtain Testing Data | 78.5 Hours | 10 Minutes |
| Material Costs to Obtain Testing Data | $147.95 (13 kits) | -- |
| Total Time | 158 Hours 15 Minutes | 3 Hours 25.5 Minutes |
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Last updated on October 23rd, 2023
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