| The rotary laser level has transformed the | | | | level is easy with minimum margin for error. For |
| construction industry and building trades. Levels | | | | basic levels this should be a single button |
| are available in different sizes and specifications | | | | operation. For grade lasers there needs to be |
| from a number of suppliers. But what are the | | | | simple big button operation and clear instructions. |
| essential features one should look out for when | | | | The test here is that you should be able to take |
| deciding on a laser level. There are several distinct | | | | the equipment out of its case set it on a tripod |
| types of laser level for different facets of | | | | and use it even if you have never seen the make |
| construction. They all have the basic leveling | | | | model before. |
| function but add to this single and dual grade | | | | Extra related considerations. |
| capability, horizontal and vertical operation and | | | | You must have a reliable receiver. A receiver (rod |
| beam down features to name just a few. But we | | | | eye) is the sensor that senses the laser signal. It |
| will be considering here the basic leveling devices | | | | is attached to a rod or pole at a set height |
| commonly used for external work. However | | | | governed by the relative height of the laser and |
| these tips are equally relevant to other types of | | | | the feature being checked for level. The rod is |
| laser and those for internal operation. | | | | placed on the feature being checked and the rod |
| Tip 1:- Automatic leveling feature | | | | eye receiver will sound differing tones to denote |
| This is probably the most important feature you | | | | high,low and level. It is preferable to have a |
| are looking for. You need to be able to take the | | | | receiver that is matched to the rotary laser level. |
| level from its case mount it on a tripod, set it | | | | Some are sold with the laser level as part of a |
| roughly level and press the button. The rotary | | | | package. |
| level must then do the rest for you and fine tune | | | | It is also preferable that the rotary laser level, rod |
| its attitude to set itself level before starting. It is | | | | eye receiver and accessories are provided with a |
| also key that the instrument has a enough | | | | storage/carrying case. These are sensitive pieces |
| self-leveling range of at least {+}/- 5 degrees and | | | | of equipment. OK they are engineered to work in |
| is able to auto correct during operation. | | | | the hostile construction environment, but they are |
| Tip 2:- Out of level alert | | | | still precision instruments and should be protected |
| There must be an audible out of level alert so | | | | when not in use. Being able to store everything in |
| that you are made aware if the equipment has | | | | a sectioned padded case means that |
| been disturbed. This is essential as you will be | | | | transportation is easy and it is less likely that |
| working away from the equipment and do not | | | | items will be lost. |
| want to have to keep on walking back and forth | | | | There are many different types of rotary laser |
| to check if all is OK. | | | | level available on the market so it is worth |
| Tip 3:- Basic single button operation | | | | considering the options. |
| It is essential that operation of the rotary laser | | | | |