Spirit level for electricians case

[Jupiter01]

I own several Stanley Fat Max Levels in larger sizes but after one I can keep in the electricians case.

I am a DIYer and likely to use it for setting out the metal and plastic socket boxes along with straightening sockets/switches when screwing back.

I’d appreciate your advice on this. Thanks in advance

 

[EddieM]

Any reasonable quality small one will do.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I find the Stabila 81SREM 250mm/10in torpedo level is a better level than the Stanley FatMax 0-43-609 10in/250mm torpedo level. Both have cast aluminium bodies (much more durable that extrusions) and are magnetic (rare earth magnets in the base) making them handy for shorter RSJs , steel kitchen item like fridges, metal framing, etc but whilst the Stanley has a v-groove in the bottom (to fit onto pipes, scaffolding tubes, etc.), I find the Stabila is generally a bit more accurate. I still have the Stanley, but one day I intend to get the Stabila

Either way both are good quality, durable tools

 

[JaimieH]

One of these is perfect for setting out 1 gang or 2 gang back boxes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-639...70&hvtargid=pla-420425330587&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks guys.
Is this the Stanley one you suggested @JobAndKnock?
https://www.toolstation.com/stanley...Em4UU4Hn3TPoiHsR4l0Kr-ypXjN7fm9UaAvnZEALw_wcB

This is currently on offer and I’m wondering how much better the Stabila one is as it’s another £10 in cost.

Thanks again.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Well, being cast ally they are both pretty durable - I find the extruded ally torpedo levels a bit fragile in site use. The Stanley is a good level and is what I currently use - I just find the Stabila has a more sensitive vial and for my purposes is more accurate, although there really isn't a lot in it. Maybe I'm just being picky, and I will also admit to be going through the process of replacing my other levels with Stabila R types do it would be nice to be consistent (it just OCD!). After all the Stanley has served me well for 5 or 6 years now

 

[EddieM]

Thanks guys.
Is this the Stanley one you suggested @JobAndKnock?
https://www.toolstation.com/stanley...Em4UU4Hn3TPoiHsR4l0Kr-ypXjN7fm9UaAvnZEALw_wcB

This is currently on offer and I’m wondering how much better the Stabila one is as it’s another £10 in cost.

Thanks again.

If it's not unjustifiable to flash the extra tenner, then I'd go for the stabila. Not specifically used the torpedo one, but most of my others are stabila which suit me fine.

 

[foxhole]

Level app for your phone works with small items like sockets and is free.

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks all. I brought the Stanley level from Toolstation. Seems well built!

 

[^woody^]

One I don't recommend. Poxy end caps, you can't line it up with anything.

 

[Jupiter01]

That made me laugh @^woody^. I’ve got one of those and know exactly what you mean!