Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
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Years ago I remember using a laser pointer specifically made to fit in a 2x2 ceiling grid that aided in centering the sprinkler heads. It projected a plumb line vertically that one could measure to. I have researched the internet but haven't been able to find one. I am hoping someone here is familiar with it and could recommend a manufacturer. Thanks.





RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
In my seventeen years, we always used a "whirly bird" (a piece of uni-strut or wood 23.75 inches long to fit into a 2x2 tile, a couple of nuts, washers, and a piece of all thread rod at the center point. Total cost: Free picked up of the floor. Value: Priceless. My heads have always been center tile +/- .0001"'s.
I also have a "swirley bird"(my invention) with the rod offset on one side fore use in gypsum ceilings where 2x2 is not standard.
If your men can't center up heads, what would you be willing to pay a relocate Guru?
If its a purely curiosity question, I would suggest checking out HILTI's web site.
I've never had a salesman try and sale me one. Of course I'm sure I would have laughed at his or her price.
If we all agreed, we would be Communists. - Me
RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
+/- a ten-thousandth (I think thats right)of an inch? Really? You might just be the best sprinkler centerer ever...
RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
I had a similar situation years ago. Plumb bobbed that one (last time I waste my time, no ceilings installed yet, working off RCP). I agree that a laser is helpful and in some applications a necessity, of course most sprinkler companies are looking to save a dime even at the cost of the field guys sanity.
However I regress, might it not be more prudent to cut a seven foot drop down piece and the treat it as a "standard" add and relocate. Of course without seeing actual field conditions, I might as well be a air conditioner salesman telling you how you should do it.
As far as the accident with the whirly bird. No tool should ever be left on top of a ladder, however, accidents happen.
If we all agreed, we would be Communists. - Me
RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
Might help.
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If we all agreed, we would be Communists. - Me
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I just believe that if the whirly bird works and is very reliable, as a business owner why would I want to buy expensive tools of that nature for field personnel to be careless and irresponsible. Dont you agree?
RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads
It wouldn't last two days on the project I am on now without twenty four hour security. Tools and copper seem to sprout legs these days.
If we all agreed, we would be Communists. - Me
RE: Laser pointer for centering sprinkler heads