Laser level

[Steve]

Looking for recommendations on laser levels, preferably something easy to set up for the academically challenged.

 

[Brendan]

Spectra ll300n one button, self levels can take a drop of 1m to concrete, 5 year warranty
If you need to do gradient you can get a remote to do so.
I have the s model which has couple of extra buttons to do grade without a remote and is a bit more accurate

 

[T whiting]

I recently got a HV302 from @Laser Levels Online fast setup for flat work and can be automatically set to grade with the remote it comes with a wall mount too which is handy I added a couple of magnets for working off +1m datum marks on steels

Spectra Laser Level HV1305C Premium Kit Includes Rotating Laser, Tripod & Staff

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[Russell]

Ive got a spectra ll300n and I'm slowly getting to grips with it. The only problems I've had are,
It likes to be sat on its tripod, sitting it on a wooden sleeper is not good enough.
Also anything shinny can give you random readings on the receiver.

 

[Brendan]

Ive got a spectra ll300n and I'm slowly getting to grips with it. The only problems I've had are,
It likes to be sat on its tripod, sitting it on a wooden sleeper is not good enough.
Also anything shinny can give you random readings on the receiver.

As long as it's in something stable, you should be able to put it on any surface, have had mine just on the box and have at time put it in walls or other surfaces.

Not really had any ghosting on the receivers yet but my older ones were susceptible to beacons

 

[T whiting]

Ive got a spectra ll300n and I'm slowly getting to grips with it. The only problems I've had are,
It likes to be sat on its tripod, sitting it on a wooden sleeper is not good enough.
Also anything shinny can give you random readings on the receiver.

Yes mine won't sit on the floor it's fine on its side but it doesn't stand on its feet very well

 

[DaveDCB]

Used to have Leica lasers, rugby 100 from memory, simple switch on and go - reminds me I need to sell it, just needs a new battery pack.

Now got a dual grade Topcom with remote, nice bit of kit, nice and simple for standard level stuff, with plenty of options when you get into it - wasn’t cheap mind you!

 

[GazCro]

Used to have Leica lasers, rugby 100 from memory, simple switch on and go - reminds me I need to sell it, just needs a new battery pack.

Now got a dual grade Topcom with remote, nice bit of kit, nice and simple for standard level stuff, with plenty of options when you get into it - wasn’t cheap mind you!

I've got a dual grade topcon myself and as above not cheap. But having said that if you think you might make use of a grade laser get one with a display which allows you to put the gradient in you want. It's dead easy to work out the %grade you want and set up, far faster than grade matching with remote. Its also easier to check laser is still set to grade when there's a display telling you what's going on.

 

[Furniss]

I have leica dg400 where you can dial in the grades .....been a great laser for 10years but recently developed a crack in top of casing that I've filled with silicone

 

[GazCro]

As long as it's in something stable, you should be able to put it on any surface, have had mine just on the box and have at time put it in walls or other surfaces.

Not really had any ghosting on the receivers yet but my older ones were susceptible to beacons

I don't think its ghosting on the receiver he's meaning but getting two beams at the receiver due to reflections off the laser from being near windows etc. Handy thing on topcon i have (and likely others) you don't have to have beam coming out from full 360 deg, it's split into quarters so you can select which quarter you want beam projected from. I honestly thought "why do i need it to do that" you'd be amazed how often i use it

 

[Furniss]

I don't think its ghosting on the receiver he's meaning but getting two beams at the receiver due to reflections off the laser from being near windows etc. Handy thing on topcon i have (and likely others) you don't have to have beam coming out from full 360 deg, it's split into quarters so you can select which quarter you want beam projected from. I honestly thought "why do i need it to do that" you'd be amazed how often i use it

Mine has that but ive never used it

 

[6feetdown]

I think this is the 1 I have fukuda dual grade green
Level is great wish I had spent the extra on the better receiver

 

[V8Druid]

I think this is the 1 I have fukuda dual grade green
Level is great wish I had spent the extra on the better receiver

talk to the guys on here @Laser Levels Online .... they've done a lot of biz here since signing up, so must be priced right for this tight ar**d bunch to be spending with 'em ... always very helpful and informative

 

[6feetdown]

Thats where I got it lol

 

[Smiffy]

I think this is the 1 I have fukuda dual grade green
Level is great wish I had spent the extra on the better receiver

I have a Leica ruby single grade laser but rarely use it as it is a nuisance to set up as no remote but have the receiver with digital readout and would hate to go back it's the most useful thing going.
Sometimes I work with other gangs that have the old style receiver and it is such a pain. Especially when something is to high and you have to guess how much to go down.
Also good on initial site survey checking manhole levels and falls

 

[Laser Levels Online]

Looking for recommendations on laser levels, preferably something easy to set up for the academically challenged.

Hi Steve,

As others on here have mentioned, you won't go far wrong with the Spectra LL300N Premium Kit.

https://www.laser-level.co.uk/ll300n-rotary-laser-spectra-ll300n-premium-kit.html

This is a fully self-levelling red beam rotary laser that levels on the horizontal. It is accurate to ±2.2 mm at 30 m, range of 500m, has an IP rating of IP66 (Dust tight / Protected against powerful jets of water) and a 5-year warranty. It is rechargeable but can also run on alkaline batteries.

As it is one-button operation, it is literally a case of you charging it for 6-8 hours (giving a 45 hour run time), screwing it on the tripod, pushing the power button and then after around 15-20 seconds as soon as it starts spinning you then know it's a level datum from which to work from. You then pickup the beam mounted using the Detector / Receiver mounted on the measuring staff.

In order for you to set slopes and gradients in both the X & Y axis (dual grade) you would also need to add the RC601 Remote control to the kit.

The Spectra LL300N come as standard with core function staff mounted Detector / Receiver which shows up, down and level, have a front and rear display and an audible tone. However, lots of customers choose to upgrade the Detector which has a larger pickup window as well as showing a mm / inch scale to see the elevation or drop display on the detector. e.g 10mm - 8mm - 5mm - 2mm - LEVEL. All the upgrade options are displayed on screen.

I hope this helps.

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

 

[Laser Levels Online]

For those customers on here with Spectra Lasers, we have recently produced an updated Handy Tips & Advice guide which makes excellent bed time reading

You can check it out here:

https://www.laser-level.co.uk/pdfs/Spectra Handy Tips & Advice.pdf

This guide covers lots of the common "how to" questions we receive and how to get the best from your Laser kit.

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

 

[T whiting]

Theres no mention of the automatic setting of the grade on the hv302. ( The biggest reason I got it) or how to use the radio remote it took a bit of playing to work out what all the functions do

 

[Laser Levels Online]

Theres no mention of the automatic setting of the grade on the hv302. ( The biggest reason I got it) or how to use the radio remote it took a bit of playing to work out what all the functions do

Hi,

The Handy Tips & Advice is designed to act as a supporting document covering the 7 main Spectra Lasers and tries to answer the most common issues, questions and problems customers routinely encounter.

“My laser can apparently do 90 degrees- but how?”, “I’ve lost my charger- how do I run it on normal batteries? “I am getting weird levels in front of Bi-fold doors” etc etc

Each Spectra laser already comes with a bundle of extensive spectra user manuals and guides (located in the back wall of the case) and so for features which are model specific or not routinely used on each laser by all users then it is often easier to refer to the individual product manual.

Alternatively, customers can still ring our Technical team (ensure you have the laser kit with you) and they will gladly talk through your application, explain how it works and essentially what buttons to press.

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

 

[fred]

Hi Steve,

As others on here have mentioned, you won't go far wrong with the Spectra LL300N Premium Kit.

https://www.laser-level.co.uk/ll300n-rotary-laser-spectra-ll300n-premium-kit.html

This is a fully self-levelling red beam rotary laser that levels on the horizontal. It is accurate to ±2.2 mm at 30 m, range of 500m, has an IP rating of IP66 (Dust tight / Protected against powerful jets of water) and a 5-year warranty. It is rechargeable but can also run on alkaline batteries.

As it is one-button operation, it is literally a case of you charging it for 6-8 hours (giving a 45 hour run time), screwing it on the tripod, pushing the power button and then after around 15-20 seconds as soon as it starts spinning you then know it's a level datum from which to work from. You then pickup the beam mounted using the Detector / Receiver mounted on the measuring staff.

In order for you to set slopes and gradients in both the X & Y axis (dual grade) you would also need to add the RC601 Remote control to the kit.

The Spectra LL300N come as standard with core function staff mounted Detector / Receiver which shows up, down and level, have a front and rear display and an audible tone. However, lots of customers choose to upgrade the Detector which has a larger pickup window as well as showing a mm / inch scale to see the elevation or drop display on the detector. e.g 10mm - 8mm - 5mm - 2mm - LEVEL. All the upgrade options are displayed on screen.

I hope this helps.

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

ive had this exact laser for as few years. Works as said, setting slopes is a bit of a faf with the remote but works fine once you get used to it.