Dropped $80 on a laser level that couldn't handle direct sunlight

Figured I'd try a cheap brand from Amazon for a patio wall job. Thing was useless outside by noon. Could barely see the line past 10 feet. Had to switch back to a chalk line for half the day. Stick with the HUEpar or just save up for a green beam next time. Anyone else have luck with cheaper units in bright conditions?

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parker_hall510d ago

My neighbor bought one of those cheap laser levels and tried to use it for setting fence posts. The beam was so faint by late morning he accidentally ended up with one post a full inch off from the rest. He just gave up and used a string line the rest of the day.

kai_ramirez3810d ago

Right there with you, spent $70 on one that couldn't even throw a dot past a car length in full sun.

wesley63910d ago

Two summers ago I spent $60 on a cheap infrared thermometer from a random brand. It read 90 degrees on a block of ice in my driveway.