Ultrasonic Distance Meter with Laser Pointer £5 with Free Click & Collect, Free Delivery on orders over £10 or £2.99 Delivery on orders under £10 @ Maplin.
Does have a few mixed reviews but think it's worth a shot at £5.
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Ultrasonic Distance Meter with Laser Pointer
• Compact and unique design - ideal for D.I.Y, builders, estate agents, surveyors etc• Accurately measures distances from 0.6m (2ft) to 15m (50ft)• Laser pointer to help determine target• Conversion of reading between metric and imperial• Calculates square and cube automatically• Memory function• Uses 1 x PP3 9V battery (sold separately) (Order Code: L46AL)
A unique tool combining the latest laser and ultrasonic technologies allowing the user to take distance measurements easily. With simple, single-handed operation, the device can measure not only distance but also convert those measurements to square and cube readings automatically.
6 comments
loofer
24 Sep 17#1
Great price but better if you can spend another £10 and get a cheap one that measures laser rather than ultrasonic
Brownbloke11
24 Sep 17#2
yep - laser then you can see what it is measuring. Waste of money otherwise
mattyr
24 Sep 17#3
Ultrasonic OK for estimates but not for accurate measurements.
Proveright
24 Sep 17#4
I have already ordered one though I have not collected it yet, as at this price it is well worth it.
From past experience they measure to solid objects, so avoid curtains. Anything in the line of site can throw them out so I concur you need to double check any measurems.
Gareth79
24 Sep 17#5
I'd agree that for an extra £10 a laser measure (off ebay/amazon etc) is worth considering. I imagine the problem with ultrasonic is that at longer distances the 'beam' will spread and you'll probably get an average of the area it hits (or perhaps the closest point). With the laser measures you know it's the point where the dot is.
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Does have a few mixed reviews but think it's worth a shot at £5.
Product details
Ultrasonic Distance Meter with Laser Pointer
6 comments
From past experience they measure to solid objects, so avoid curtains. Anything in the line of site can throw them out so I concur you need to double check any measurems.