Small repairs or construction is hard to imagine without fixtures and tools that greatly facilitate the work. People learned how to make the first levels 200 years ago. Of course they were primitive. But now, in our time, a high-precision laser level has been invented. How to use this device to get accurate information? We will try to study all the nuances that will help you during construction.
Preparing the tool
Before using the device, carefully read the instructions, because each level has its own subtleties. Make sure that the device is assembled, the batteries or accumulator are installed and have sufficient charge. Try to turn it on with the button on the body, turning the direction of the beam away from you. If the laser appears and creates a projection, you can proceed to subsequent manipulations with the instrument.
Install the level
Depending on the type of work you want to do, there are several options for howyou can set the laser level. How to use and how to properly position the device? You will have to experiment to achieve a correct and accurate projection. Models can be mounted on a tripod, on the floor, on the ceiling, on the wall. Please note that if you are going to use the level on the street, be sure to read the instructions and make sure that your device is protected from external influences: moisture, frost, sunlight. The declared range is also important, at which the level will work normally.
For example, the Bosch laser level has a housing that is perfectly protected from overheating and freezing on the street. Modern levels are equipped with automatic calibration, that is, the device will show if you installed it unevenly. But experts recommend additionally checking the installation. For such a procedure, the simplest level (for example, bubble level) is suitable. This is to ensure that your instrument is properly leveled, otherwise you will not be able to achieve high accuracy.
Set up the device
Each model of the device comes with clear setup instructions, but the general principles of working with the level are similar for the entire line of laser devices. If you have a prism instrument, you can choose the beam projected onto the surface: horizontal, vertical, both at once. And also select the function of turning off and on laser points or plumb points (if available in the device). In some rotary type devices, you can select the function of rotating the laser beam or the desired alignment angle.
When usedlevel, decide what work you will do, and based on this, turn on the necessary mode. A laser level for a home can, for example, be used to check the verticality of a doorway. In this case, enable only the corresponding axis, and disable all others. This will provide you with the highest accuracy and will save on power consumption, meaning your device will work offline much longer.
Detector: how to work with it
If you need to check the horizontalness of the floor and establish the accuracy of the formwork, you can not do without a laser beam detector. For example, the Bosch laser level is equipped with this small device. It allows you to detect rays invisible to the naked eye that the level projects. This function is especially useful when the instrument is installed at a great distance from the object. Usually the detector function in the level is set to a special pulse mode. Before starting work, make sure that it is turned on.
Right on target
Almost all appliances come with a special accessory. It resembles a target (a plastic plate on which markings are applied). This is a very convenient device that helps to make the most accurate marks even at a distance of 100 meters. Imagine that you "aim" the beam in the desired plane, for sure only a sniper can do it. But everyone can “hit” the target on the plate. Some models are equipped with an opticalreticle, making your job even easier.
Beware of the laser
There is a risk of harm to he alth if some tools are used incorrectly. This includes the laser level. How to use this device correctly? Before starting work, be sure to put on the special safety goggles that come with the level. If the laser hits the eye, the retina is destroyed, and it can be burned. Follow the safety rules.
Practice
To figure out how to use a 360 laser level or any other analogue of a level, let's give an example of the most common work during construction and repair:
- Alignment of the walls. To make sure the evenness of the floor, walls, ceiling, it is enough to direct the laser beam along the surface. For such work, additional control marks will be required, which must be placed in several places on the floor. Take a close look at how uneven the surface is at each control point and you will immediately understand how much material you need to smooth out the defects.
- Laying tiles. For such work, choose a device that has the function of projecting crossed laser lines horizontally and vertically. The resulting crosshair of the rays is directed to the center of the future butt joints of the tile. Based on them, it is very easy to perfectly evenly lay out the tiles. The Ada laser level is equipped with such a useful function, besides, it is distinguished by its affordable price compared to analogues.
- Pastingwallpaper. It would seem that the matter is simple, but it is much more convenient to work with the level. For example, a laser beam that is thrown onto the wall will become an accurate guide in order to align the sheets when pasting. But with the help of vertical projection, you can accurately glue the border.
- Furniture installation. Even if you have flat walls in your apartment, which is rare, your interior can be spoiled by crookedly suspended cabinets and shelves. For example, a level that can build circular projections will immediately present a complete picture of how to properly and evenly hang all accessories. Horizontal projection will help when attaching curtains for curtains. The level saves you a lot of time, no complicated calculations are needed.
- Remodelling. With a laser level, such work has become much easier. Indeed, in order to determine the exact and even location of walls and partitions, you need to position the level in such a way that the beam that it projects onto the floor, ceiling, walls becomes a mark for the future wall.
How to "build" inclined planes
If you want to dream up and create a truly unique interior design, you will definitely need a laser level-level. A modern device is equipped with a function to disable automatic alignment. That is, you yourself can project any line. It is enough to put the fixture at the right angle on a tripod or hang it and you can plan future geometric solutions in the interior.
Measuring with a level
So you have a laser level. How to use this device to take accurate measurements at home? Of course, the device itself is not designed to measure the height of the ceiling or the distance between the planes. But with proper use, you can quite accurately make such calculations. For example, you want to accurately measure the height of the ceiling to the centimeter, if your walls are not strictly vertical. Project a plumb line using a level and use a ruler to measure the distance from a point on the ceiling and on the floor. To carry out such work, your device must have a laser plummet function.
How much does the device cost
In fact, the price range for this device is quite large. The amount depends on both the built-in functions and the manufacturer. If you are going to use the device at home, you will not need a complex industrial tool. It will be enough to have a level that creates a projection from 5 to 20 meters, capable of building them in two planes: horizontal and vertical. It is important that the instrument is self-levelling and has a calibration disable function. Laser level, the price of which is from 1200 rubles. up to 7,000 rubles, will cope with all the above tasks.
When choosing a level, pay attention to the product certification. If it does not have documents confirming its quality and safety, it is better to refrain from such a purchase.
