Moisture Meter Won’t Come on

[Flute Maker]

I have a cheap General moisture meter I purchased from Lowes years ago for approximately $20. It has worked for years. I used it 6 weeks ago and it worked fine. Now it won’t come on. I checked the batteries..They are good but I put a new one in it that I checked also but it still won’t come on. Anything simple to look at or just toss it but then what is good to replace it with?
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Michael Mathews]

Is the battery in backwards?

 

[Flute Maker]

Is the battery in backwards?

Can only go one way …..9 volt

 

[PeteM]

If you're sure the batteries are good you should give it a few sharp raps against a hard surface (technically known as "shock modulation").
That procedure has eliminated many electrical gremlins (usually a temporary fix).

Or, just go with a new one.

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[McRabbet]

If it the same model I have, you need to hold the Power button for several seconds for it to come on....

 

[Flute Maker]

If it the same model I have, you need to hold the Power button for several seconds for it to come on....

Yes that’s how mine is