Basic laser level for outdoor

[23vc]

Hi
Been considering getting a laser level for years, but could never really justify it. I know the ultimate is the £400+ rotary ones which are totally unjustifiable to me, and I'm also not bothered about the indoor-only DIY jobs although I'm sure they're great.
What I'm wondering is if the likes of the dewalt dw088 (130 quid and claims to be suitable for outdoor) is actually good to use outside and what the range is likely to be, eg could I use it to get a level point 5+m away when setting out brickwork.
Been reading a few reviews of these type of lasers but the vast majority only talk about indoor use.
So if anyone's got one or experience of one, or any other thoughts much appreciated as always!

 

[bobsuerita]

depends what it will be used mainly for i have a couple of imex (green)lasers for indoor use but because they have a pulsating function they can also be used outside with a detecter
so if you buy one intended for both it has to have a pulsating action

http://imextools.co.uk/product/cross-line-laser-level-imex-lx22g/

 

[oldbutnotdead]

I've used my cheapo £15 internal one for setting out levels for 30m of drainpipe- bit of a pest and probably plus or minus 50mm by the time I'd waited til it was dark and then marked level on a series of old bits of board hammered into the ground. But it did the job.

 

[^woody^]

How many extensions do you plan on building?

 

[23vc]

depends what it will be used mainly for i have a couple of imex (green)lasers for indoor use but because they have a pulsating function they can also be used outside with a detecter
so if you buy one intended for both it has to have a pulsating action

http://imextools.co.uk/product/cross-line-laser-level-imex-lx22g/

Thanks, I'll look into the detectors, that may be my best bet

 

[23vc]

How many extensions do you plan on building?

Not sure, why?