Choosing Optical Instruments

This article will help you choose an optical instrument, commonly referred to as a transit level, builder's levels and automatic levels. Transits are used to establish grades & elevations as well as establish straight lines.

Models Recommended

40-6926 26X Automatic Level (#1 features: maximum accuracy and a compensator for movement)

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40-6900 22X Builder's Level (#1 feature: easy setup)

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40-6910 22X Builder's Transit Level (#1 feature: provides vertical and horizontal readings)

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Common End User Applications

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1. Construction Contractors

  • Site preparation
  • Establishing grades
  • Excavating
  • Landscaping - terracing & retaining walls
  • Rough & Fine grading
  • Digging basements
  • Setting foundation & footers
  • Retention ponds & septic tanks

2. Concrete Contractors

  • Controlling concrete pours
  • Alignment & plumb of concrete forms

3. Deck Builders

  • Leveling deck floors
  • Establish diagonals & footings for decks/patios

4. Farmers

  • Contour farming
  • Drainage

Accessories

Accessories Model#
Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod 40-6340

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