Does wood conduct electricity?

Yes. It is the question of how much.

Moisture meters use their conductive properties in order to measure the moisture content of wood.

Source: Delmhorst Co.

This is how it works.

Source: Popular Woodworking.com

According to Moisture Meters.com:

Pin meters are pins that are pushed into wood with a pusher. One pin is pushed into the wood, and current travels to another pin. The resistance to current is measured by the meter. Dry wood allows very little current to pass; damper wood allows more.

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