Laser level for occasional use

[pirate]

Find myself doing a few jobs recently where i think a laser level might be useful. All indoor, mainly downlights and kitchen sockets...
Don't want to spend a fortune, but saw this Screwfix deal:

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/dewalt-dw088k-xj-red-self-levelling-cross-line-line-laser/38474

Ok for occasional use, or waste of money? I'd be grateful for your input.

 

[SJD]

I have one of these DeWalt models, I've used it a few times for lining up downlights, but usually only bother when there are quite a few, not worth the trouble for a small room. Probably only use it a few times a year, but very useful when I do.

 

[nicebutdim]

They are a really handy tool, but I'd go for green laser - big price difference, might be better to buy a cheaper brand than a red laser.

 

[telectrix]

you can get red goggles to show up the red laser lines more clearly. they really work well.

 

[Dave OCD]

you can get red goggles to show up the red laser lines more clearly. they really work well.

Nice try Tel. ?

 

[telectrix]

Nice try Tel. ?

whay u mean. i got a pair. like sunglasses but red lenses.

 

[Dave OCD]

I think you're up to April fools mischief. ?
I have some green and yellow tinted specs to help find a bit of sleeving in the bottom of my toolbox.

 

[Zerax]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-65644-Safety-Goggles-Laser/dp/B0002GUXGI/ref=asc_df_B0002GUXGI/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208026936409&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16005220579082763309&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045605&hvtargid=pla-419635653822&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[i=p/u]

Great tool.. but buy the green 1 if ya can..

 

[Dave OCD]

whay u mean. i got a pair. like sunglasses but red lenses.

Apologies if I got you all wrong here Tel, I just thought you'd be up for an April the 1st wind-up. ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

I have the DeWalt red laser seems to be fine for my blood shot eyes, I am not a very green person.

 

[i=p/u]

can use two sometimes, buy 2

 

[Dartlec]

I bought this one for a single job and it was actually surprisingly good:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08311695H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even came with a decent bag - might well not last as long as the Dewalt, but for the few times I use it and the chance of it being left on a job/broken in the van, it was easier to justify than the more expensive ones...

 

[pirate]

Thank you to all for your replies, much appreciated. I'll probably buy the DeWalt one and the cheapo that @Dartlec linked to...that way I'll have 2 for not much more than the price of 1!

 

[i=p/u]

99 @ screwfix for the red laser, easter weekend

 

[Zerax]

I have a cheap red laser one... and it's often used... good for long distance stuff, ceilings, nicely decorated walls etc.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Plus one for a green laser, it lights up so much better than the red. I can only compare it to a friends red laser, which has difficulty showing up on a normal brightness day (inside). My green laser always shows up, even on a bright sunny day. It was expensive though. DEWALT DCE088D1G 10.8v Self-Levelling Cross Line Green Laser Kit - https://www.mytoolshed.co.uk/dewalt-dce088d1g-10-8v-self-levelling-cross-line-green-laser-kit?utm_source=google_shopping&of_opi=MFRWG5B5GI2DGJTGMVSWISLEHUYSM4DSN5SESZB5GUYTQMA&source=FreeClick&gclid=CjwKCAjwgZuDBhBTEiwAXNofROPTNZhalgpXTqfTCjNmUVKdSb9U97gniL7U688Spgnn841xxrL71xoCin4QAvD_BwE

This one is £100 cheaper and I expect it is just as good as the one above, the main difference being it uses normal batteries rather than the dewalt battery. if you just keep some spare AA batteries with you though it's not a problem and saves you £100.

Dewalt DW088CG Green Laser With Two Way Self-Leveling Cross Line

The Dewalt DW088CG is 4x brighter than Red Beam. The DeWalt DW088CG Cross Line Laser is four-time brighter than it's red beam counterpart, offering both

dvspowertools.co.uk

 

[DefyG]

Thank you to all for your replies, much appreciated. I'll probably buy the DeWalt one and the cheapo that @Dartlec linked to...that way I'll have 2 for not much more than the price of 1!

2 for occasional use sounds a bit OTT but 'hey ho' why not!!

 

[Zerax]

I think the autistic part of me quite likes the laser lines pinged around the room... makes everything seem more ordered and regular.

 

[Timbo]

Just found this Bosch Green laser on BangGood, under £55:

[60,83€ 17% OFF] BOSCH GLL30G niveau Laser haute précision lumière verte deux lignes outil de lumière de niveau Laser horizontal et vertical Instruments de mesure et d\'analyse from Outils on banggood.com

BOSCH GLL30G Laser Level High Precision Green Light Two-Line Horizontal And Vertical Laser Level Light Tool

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