Grade Level

[bsmith1]

A few years ago I had a Ridgid level that you could adjust the center vial to run drain pipe on a slope. For example, you would elevate one end of the level 1/2" to run pipe on a 1/4" slope. You would adjust the center vial to show level when the desired slope is achieved. It is my understanding that this product has been discontinued. Is there a similar product available? If not please consider putting this product back into production because it makes it much easier to run drain pipe on a slope.

[gear junkie]

Why not use a standard level and tape a spacer of desired thickness to get your slope?

[ToUtahNow]

You may want to consider buying a Redline Level. I have been using them for years and have been very happy with them.

http://www.pace-asp.com/productdetail.asp?pid=9250

Mark

[Bogart]

Ridgid makes a graduated level. I use it exclusively.

[markts30]

Available at HomeDepot...
Empire makes a graded/graduated level...
Marked in 1/8th" per ft gradients...
Good for 1/8th, 1/4, 3/8ths, 1/2 etc...

em81.12 12" Magnetic Tool
Box Level
Empire Exclusive
.
http://www.empirelevel.com/images/products/Levels/torpedo_levels/em81.12small.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;) • True Blue® vials are accurate to within
0.0005" per inch in all 10 level and
plumb working positions
• Heavy-duty 12" extruded
aluminum frame
• 4 vials read plumb, level, 45°,
and Vari-Pitch™
• Powerful, full-length magnetic edge
• Vari-Pitch™ vial reads slope in
1/8" increments

[drtyhands]

Los Angeles inspector is using the digital 9" grade level made by Husky($45.00).Guess What I'm buying this week:(

[gear junkie]

How do you check the slope of a 20ft pipe with a 9" or 12" level?

[mdm]

The digital levels are great. I have a 24" Craftsman and soon will have the torpedo version. I usually use mine to check sidewalks to make sure they are ADA compliant and for spot checking pavement slopes. Craftsman has a 48" digital level that I'm thinking about purchasing. You could check the slope of 20ft of pipe with the laser that's built in to it. I'm not sure of the laser's specs off hand though.

[Wild Weasel]

I just eye-ball everything. Levels are for amateurs. :D

[PLUMBER RICK]

Available at HomeDepot...
Empire makes a graded/graduated level...
Marked in 1/8th" per ft gradients...
Good for 1/8th, 1/4, 3/8ths, 1/2 etc...

em81.12 12" Magnetic Tool
Box Level
Empire Exclusive
.
http://www.empirelevel.com/images/products/Levels/torpedo_levels/em81.12small.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;) • True Blue® vials are accurate to within
0.0005" per inch in all 10 level and
plumb working positions
• Heavy-duty 12" extruded
aluminum frame
• 4 vials read plumb, level, 45°,
and Vari-Pitch™
• Powerful, full-length magnetic edge
• Vari-Pitch™ vial reads slope in
1/8" increments


same one i use. i like the double vials to double check for grade.

i like the laser levels when i need to shoot a mark at the opposite end of a run.

rick.

[drtyhands]

How do you check the slope of a 20ft pipe with a 9" or 12" level?

You just check the twenty footer every three to five feet or so then eyeball for uniformity.There are many other ways to install and inspect.On the long runs I like the graded stringline.

[Wild Weasel]

same one i use. i like the double vials to double check for grade.

i like the laser levels when i need to shoot a mark at the opposite end of a run.

rick.

Damn. I have the same one, but with only one set vial in the middle. That would have been useful! Is it somewhat new?

[markts30]

I have been using the empire grade level for at least 4 years - it is at least that old...
I find them very reliable and handy...
Fit in the back pocket for ease of use and are not expensive at all...