The spirit level has been one of the most important construction tools for centuries. What do you need to know about modern equipment of this type?
Precise determination of the level and vertical is a key aspect in many works - from the very simple ones, such as mounting a shelf, to demanding tasks such as modernizing installations or forging holes at the front. Spirit levels have been used for this purpose for centuries. However, traditional bubble levels with a bubble trapped in the liquid have quite limited functionality. Fortunately, manufacturers offer a wide selection of measuring devices. We discuss the most important of them in a new entry.
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Characteristics of the laser level
Laser levels are improved versions of traditional measuring tools. Their operation is based on projecting a single line or a grid of lines onto a given surface. This type of spirit levels can be used on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. Compared to standard tools, laser variants are not only more convenient to use, but also much more precise.
Laser levels, depending on the version and purpose, may consist of different parts. The most important thing is, of course, the laser itself, placed on a leveling base. The second element can be placed on the floor or mounted on a wall or any other surface. The base is equipped with a display enabling precise line setting, and often also with elements improving its stability and mounting to a tripod.
Levels of this type come in many variants, the most important of which are:
with rangefinder (additionally, they enable distance measurement);
cruciferous (displays a grid of lines crossing each other at right angles on the surface);
360 degrees (emits lines on more than one plane, covering the entire room);
self-leveling (thanks to the magnetic compensator, it does not require manual setting. It is often also equipped with an acoustic signal informing about unlevelling).
Advantages of the traditional spirit level
Despite the popularity of laser models and their increasingly lower prices, traditional levels have not disappeared from the market. Of course, this is not without reason. These construction tools still have many advantages that make them a good alternative or complement to more modern solutions. Their most important advantage is certainly the affordable price - at Onninen you can buy them for just a few dozen zlotys. Due to their simple structure, they are also more reliable. Another advantage is their portability. You can easily put a traditional spirit level in your pocket or bag and take it with you anywhere without worrying about running out of battery.
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How does a water level work?
A specific type of "analog" measuring tools are water levels with a hose construction. They consist of a set of measuring cups with measuring cups and a flexible hose connecting them. They work on the principle of a system of communicating vessels. If both beakers are at the same height, the water level in each of them is the same. Just like standard levels, snake models have a simple design, which translates into their low price, while maintaining higher precision than in the case of laser devices.
The most important use of hose water levels is to make measurements at points far apart - their range, depending on the model, is from several to several dozen meters (the offer of the Onninen installation wholesaler includes high-quality Cellfast tools with a hose length of 15, 20 and 25 meters). Unlike laser devices, they allow you to determine points located even in separate rooms
When does a protractor come into play?
Sometimes the functionality of a level (both laser, snake and level) turns out to be too limited. This applies mainly to situations when it is necessary to determine an angle other than a right angle. An electronic protractor will help with this task. The best devices of this type, such as the TECH 700 DA available in our offer, are equipped with a level enabling the leveling of structural elements and a lock thanks to which the measured angle can be quickly and conveniently transferred to another place.
The variety, functionality and, most importantly, accuracy of modern measuring devices enable the selection of appropriate tools for construction, finishing or assembly work. If you have any doubts, you can count on help from our store staff. Thanks to the fact that we cooperate only with proven manufacturers, we can guarantee the high quality of the products supplied.