Does anyone have a recommendation for a laser tool to put a visible line across a high ceiling to help with running conduits straight? I'm going to have a project in a large area and I'm looking for something that I could set on one end and aim it at a point on the other end that's parallel with the side wall and have it project a line across the ceiling for a reference to measure off of for conduit and boxes. I have an old laser transit but it's not bright enough, plus it takes too long to relevel itself each time you move it to try to get it lined up. Any suggestions that I can look into would be appreciated. Thank you!
Laser tool recommendation
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James L
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- Kansas Cty, Mo, USA
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- Electrician
I'm curious if you're looking for something magnetic or something that has a clamp. Basically, how are you looking to fasten it to whatever surface it will be on
Also, I would suggest a green laser line instead of red.
Also, I would suggest a green laser line instead of red.
Knuckle Dragger
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Bosch 300 ft. Green 360-Degree Laser Level Self Leveling with Visimax Technology, Fine Adjustment Mount and Hard Carrying Case GLL3-300G - The Home Depot
The Bosch GLL3-300G 360° Three-Plane Leveling and Alignment-Line Laser features an all-in-one level and alignment solution. This leveling laser provides fast one-spot job setup. It allows users level,
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I works well in large buildings
rnatalie
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- Catawba, NC
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- Retired Electrical Engineer
I have an old Skil rotary level that works pretty well. It's rare i get it out. My favorite device is a DeWalt thing I call an inverse plumb bob. You set it on the floor at a point and it shoots a beam straight up (has it's own internal leveling thing).
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- Bremerton, Washington
Bosch and Milwaukee have suitable models. The Milwaukee web site has a good series of videos, the key for any laser is how far do you to shoot and what is the ambient light level? I have two and they are good inside for short distances with bright light. Look for green laser versions
ptonsparky
Tom
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I have a DeWalt. Works well inside. 100 feet or so at a time.
ptonsparky
Tom
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- EC - retired
I had one of those. Asked my help where it was and all I heard was, "I dunno, haven't seen it for ages." Duh, NSS.
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- Illinois
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- retired electrician
I like the PLS (Pacific Laser Systems) stuff. The green ones work better for longer range.
The DeWalt has both magnetic and clamp mount. It is red, though.
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I think the green lasers have more power- long range, brighter.
I had a PLS and was really happy with it until it would no longer automatically level. I tried to find somewhere to get it repaired but wasn't able to find anywhere. I just bought a Leica and used it for the first time today and I am impressed with how much farther it worked. They are both green lasers and seemed to work better than red.
Nutmegger
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I got one of these and a tripod - does the job for me:
It shoots three planes of light - the x, y, and z axis.
Helped me run EMT to an exit sign box above the door, and helped me center the box over the door.
It shoots three planes of light - the x, y, and z axis.
Helped me run EMT to an exit sign box above the door, and helped me center the box over the door.
SSDriver
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- California
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- Electrician
I have the Dewalt with the red laser and recently just upgraded to the new 360* Green laser Milwaukee M12 laser. Hands down no comparison on brightness. The Milwaukee green laser is way brighter and the 360* option is amazing. The laser is expensive but if you use them somewhat frequently it is well worth the price. I also really like that the Milwaukee has an adjustment dial on it for fine tuning the laser without having to move it. I also purchased the optional mount so I have a vertical adjustment wheel/dial as well.
synchro
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At the 532 nm wavelength used in these green lasers the human eye is about 3.7 times more sensitive than at the 633 nm wavelength of the red lasers. So that's a big part of why the green lasers look brighter.
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