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I perfer the Empire True Blue
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01-15-2008, 07:28 PM
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I have both the checkpoint and stanely fat max level. Had the checkpoint first lost a view vials and the lines were hard to see. ( 5 Years old)So bought a fat max. I like it also but compared to the checkpoint it feels like it's twice the size of the checkpoint.Could use one or two more magnets on them.
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02-12-2008, 09:35 PM
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does anybody know if the klein torpedo with the rare earth magnets are any good?
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02-12-2008, 09:51 PM
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Most any level with the RE magnets are good.
I greatly prefer a solid aluminum level like this Stabila.
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02-13-2008, 12:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdndaddy
does anybody know if the klein torpedo with the rare earth magnets are any good?
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I use it everyday, best level I've ever owned. I paid around 20-25$ for it about three years ago. holds up pretty good too, she's seen some nasty falls over the years.
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03-08-2008, 06:29 PM
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I've had my checkpoint for 5 years and it still works great, dropped it a couple times off a lift about 25' up and no damage what so ever. I also have the green lee mini but rarely use it. Like was said earlier it gets lost in my pockets.
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03-09-2008, 03:15 AM
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levels
Poly-plastics work fine and they don't short out.  rbj
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03-09-2008, 07:47 AM
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Short out to WHAT?
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03-09-2008, 07:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RUSSIAN
I've had my checkpoint for 5 years and it still works great, dropped it a couple times off a lift about 25' up and no damage what so ever.
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Have you checked it to be sure it still reads level?
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03-09-2008, 09:24 AM
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WHaaaat.
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Originally Posted by Speedy Petey
Short out to WHAT?
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Speedy Petey,
You had to ask. Some time ago on a remod, a helper was using a metal plumbers level to straighten a direct wired bathroom light bar. Strange things do happen and somehow the level made contact to accidentally short the pull chain hookup between the bar and the bootlegged wiring. 
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03-09-2008, 09:44 AM
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03-09-2008, 10:25 AM
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ps. It was the plumber's level.....he he.
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03-10-2008, 09:23 PM
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IBEW 332
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJ0906
Have you checked it to be sure it still reads level?
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Of course 
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03-11-2008, 04:09 AM
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I like this one
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03-11-2008, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kkelter
My cheap johnson level broke so I need to buy a new one.
I have been trying to decide between the Stabila 25200 and the Greenlee L107.
Stabila 25200
Greenlee L107
Anybody have experience with either? Any other torpedo level recommendations?
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Hi Kevin,
All kidding aside, a cheap Stanley#43-294 8" torpedo works fine and it easily fits in a belt pouch. You can upgrade to one that has a laser in it if you like.
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03-11-2008, 06:20 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbj
Hi Kevin,
All kidding aside, a cheap Stanley#43-294 8" torpedo works fine and it easily fits in a belt pouch. You can upgrade to one that has a laser in it if you like.
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The magnetic strip in the cheap Stanley won't hold it to a panel if you tapping it into position and the smaller dark vials are not that easy to see in low light conditions. Also the magnet strip isn't very good on small conduit. Just in the last few days I have been using a Klein that has glow in the dark rings around the vials, it's a pleasure in new construction areas with poor lighting. I do like the Stanley FatMax level and it under $20.
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03-11-2008, 08:08 PM
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Ditto on the Klein.. rbj
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03-22-2008, 07:37 PM
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I saw a pipefitter using this level the other day and WOW I have to buy one. A little on the expensive side but this thing has a strong magnet that runs the LENGTH of the level not just 3 magnets along the length. It's great for measuring the degree of bend in existing conduit so you can match it when installing new conduit side by side... and it is super well made in the USA! http://www.flangewizard.com/pocket_pro_level.html
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03-22-2008, 09:05 PM
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03-23-2008, 07:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdnelectrician
I saw a pipefitter using this level the other day and WOW I have to buy one. A little on the expensive side but this thing has a strong magnet that runs the LENGTH of the level not just 3 magnets along the length. It's great for measuring the degree of bend in existing conduit so you can match it when installing new conduit side by side... and it is super well made in the USA! http://www.flangewizard.com/pocket_pro_level.html |
Looks real nice, but $70 is a tad steep for a level, IMO. 
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