Bosch DIY Laser Spirit Level PLL 1 P, Batteries, Universal Mount, Box (5 m Working Range Line Laser, 20 m Working Range Point Laser, +/-0.5 mm Measuring Accuracy)

There's nothing to dislike. Unlike one-star reviews, perhaps they were expecting Leica 50000£ equipment. They were wrong. This tool is excellent for any household—nothing to complain about. The five-star reviews indicate that. Enjoy

This nifty little device from Bosch is a small spirit level that's perfect for tasks like hanging photo frames, but it also features a laser for longer measurements. The only drawback is that it can be challenging to position at times. The included adapter is a nice addition, but without a tripod, it’s almost unusable. Despite this, I'm still very pleased with it.

Great item

Very easy to use and handy!Make levelling things very easy!

In short, a bit of a disappointment for the purposes I wanted to use it. Largely, I admit, due to my not having used one of these before . I needed to lay some paving slabs and align some guttering. In the past I would have used a good old fashioned spirit level for the first job and a small watering can of water for the second but I thought a laser level would make these jobs easier.First, the positives, the spot beam is of a good brightness, I can see the beam at a range of ??? metres outside on a hazy/bright day. Inside, no problems at all. The line beam is for internal use only really, and good and bright for that. The construction seems good enough for internal domestic use, more on this in a moment. Accuracy is fine for my purposes being as accurate as I can detect.The downsides.For me, the main problem was the laser level vials , they are only visible on one side of the level, this made setting it up surprisingly tricky compared with my old fashioned aluminium spirit level where the vials are easily visible from the top and both sides. This coupled with the slow moving bubbles meant that setting it up was a lengthy and irritating process.I have not yet worn out the batteries in 3-4 hours of continuous use was always aware of the battery usage if I left it on as I worked, but turning it off and back on required the blessed thing to be re-leveled again.When using the laser level outside, I became aware of how vulnerable a small lightly built piece on non-waterproof optoelectronics is compared with my old spirit level which has withstood years of sand, cement, water, drop testing and general abuse without a complaint. I am fairly sure the laser level would not tolerate that treatmentAnother shortcoming I found for internal use is due to the layout of the vials. The level is optimised for casting a line along a wall or shining either a spot or a vertical beam across a room, but not a horizontal beam across a room which is what I wanted. It is possible by a two stage process of casting a spot across the room, marking the height and then moving the level to cast a line along a wall from the spot at which which the level is good.I shall keep it as I should be able to use it for internal work such as decorating and so forth, but not what I was hoping for.For information, the spot is about 4mm across, worth taking into account in your calculations.

OK

It's a no-nonsense level that worked straight out of the box (unlike the equivalently priced Ryobi (sp?)). The only reason it doesn't get a five star rating is: (a) the stand only allows you to attached it looking left; and (b) it doesn't stick to the wall (without some gaffer tape) unlike the competition ... but, as I say, at least it worked! Great value for money. Really helps with jobs like putting up hangers, curtain rails etc. etc.

Great took to have for everyday measuring to ensure a continuous straight line using the laser line for putting up shelves, frame etc.Easy to use, accurate and very happy with this.