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Old 27-02-2017, 19:12   #1
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Do Moisture Meters Work on Kevlar Hulls?
I'm wondering if a moisture meter can be used on a cored hull reinforced with Kevlar in the same manner as a normal FP hull? Kevlar is non-conductive, so differs from carbon in that regard.

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Re: Do Moisture Meters Work on Kevlar Hulls?
I can't answer this directly, but glass is non-conductive & won't absorb water. While kevlar will absorb water.
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Yes, it can.
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