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NEWS

Why electricians and HVAC technicians

need professional-grade laser levels

hether you’re laying out a new commercial electrical bobs and chalk often require at least two people. With Fluke
or HVAC system or retrofitting an existing setup, the laser levels, one person can measure out a grid pattern on the
Wprocess can be long and tedious. By adding laser levels floor and transfer the points to the ceiling to ensure precise
to your tool bag you can work both faster and more precisely. positioning of the fixtures. This minimises the number of trips
However, some of the laser levels available have proven they break up a ladder or lift, which saves time and reduces risk. What
easily and lose calibration during regular, on-the-job handling. used to take hours now takes minutes, making you more
productive and more accurate.
Recognising a gap in what was available and what technicians 4. Lasers don’t smear or brush away
needed, Fluke represented locally by Comtest, decided to apply Even if your eyes are good, it’s not always easy to see a chalk
its well-known ruggedness, accuracy and reliability to a line of line in a dusty or dim environment. If the environment is humid
professional-grade laser levels. These Fluke laser levels have been or wet, the odds are good that the chalk line will disappear.
tested and proven to withstand a one-metre drop. They are easy Fluke line laser levels produce crisp bright continuous lines for
to use and versatile enough to serve a range of electrical and HVAC better visibility. Fluke point laser levels project three clearly
layout requirements. If you’re wondering why you need a Fluke visible spots. Both types are available with either red or green
professional-grade laser level, here are five good reasons: lasers. And for high ambient lighting conditions, Fluke Laser
1. Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy Line Detectors help you locate the laser line, quickly and
Whether you’re installing switchgear, duct work, cable trays, efficiently, indoors or outdoors.
lighting, outlets, or switches it is critical that they map to a 5. You need versatile tools
straight line, either for performance or aesthetics, or both. Electricians and HVAC technician install a lot of different kinds of
Chalk lines and reference strings sag, smear and disappear. equipment in a variety of environments. Fluke Laser Levels are
Fluke Line Laser Levels project precise, readable reference designed to help you map out those installations quickly, simply
points accurate to 3 mm at 10 metres. And they deliver results and accurately, in just about any environ ment. For example:
instantly thanks to a fast settling, self-leveling gimbal. - Duct work and cable trays: Use a point laser to transfer
2. Survives rough handling reference points from the floor to the ceiling to quickly
You may already have tried using a laser level only to find that install cable trays and duct work. You can also use a line
you had to handle it with kid gloves. Existing laser levels tend laser to make sure everything is laid out in a straight line.
to break easily or lose calibration if dropped. Let’s face it, when - Switchgear and mechanical equipment: Project a laser
you’re working on a job site, things get dropped, and you can’t line (rather than a chalk line) to drill all the mounting
afford to replace your laser level every time that happens. Fluke holes easily and accurately in the floor for switchgear
added a protective rubber housing to enable its laser levels to or mechanical equipment. This increases precision and
pass a one-meter drop test and stay in calibration. eliminates the risk of smeared chalk, helping to ensure that
3. Time really is money you need only move the heavy equipment once.
It may be a cliché but it’s also true. It’s estimated that - Conduit and rigid cable: These installations require
electricians may spend up to 25% of their time measuring and perfectly aligned holes on the floor and ceiling (or opposite
laying out a job. Traditional tools like bubble levels or plumb walls) for a proper fit. You can use a line laser to easily line
up the center points of several holes at once, or a point
laser to transfer single points.
- Long lighting fixture runs: Use a point laser to determine
reference points for a long fixture run and a line laser to
create a perfectly straight run. This can save trips up the
ladder or scissor lift and increase accuracy.
- Outlets and switches: Use a line laser level to easily align
a whole wall of outlets and switches at once. This saves
time and increases accuracy over using a chalk line or a
measuring tape.

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