Spirit level recommendations

[EliteHeat]

Can anyone recommend a decent set of spirit levels? ideally I would like to be able to recalibrate the vials if they get knocked or lose their accuracy.

I'm fed up with buying levels that turn out to be anything but after a few months.

Cheers.

 

[Hitachimad]

Not sure about ones with with adjustable vials, but the BMI Robust series are very solid. Extra ribs inside the extrusion at the bottom.

Either that or Stabila

 

[EliteHeat]

Thanks for that - will have a look

 

[In Your Face]

It has to be Stabila

 

[^woody^]

Recalibrate the vials - that is soooooo 1950s!

If the vials are moveable then the more risk they will go out of true at the slightes knock.

A modern level, with solid block vials and glued in place will not move, and the only time they go out is if the actual level bends.

For my main level, I've had 3 Stabilas in 24 years - the first just got worn out and scratched to bits after 15 years almost daily use on site, the 2nd one bent after being dropped 6 floors, the other, and I'm using the third now for about 6 years - its had many knocks but is still accurate.

About 6 months ago I got a FatMax XL 6' level and it is rock solid, weighs a ton, but guaranteed 0.5mm/m for 10 years.

So get a Stabila, or check out the FatMax range - some are magnetic which is useful for steelwork. Avoid any DIY level - spend £15 on a proper level (not made in China) and it will last you many years

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Lots of choice here

http://www.itslondon.co.uk/p2_HT_Hand Tools_LEVELS_Levels.htm

Stabila or fatmax get my vote as well