- Area, Volume, and Continous Measurement Functions
- Long-range measuring capabilities up to 150 m (500 ft)
- Accurate to ±2 mm-no costly rework
- Easy to use-simply aim laser beam to measure
- Labor savings-one person operation
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It’s one thing to be a talented contractor, designer or remodeler. It’s a whole other thing to be a math whiz. And sometimes, those skill sets intersect in an ugly way. But all your mathematical nightmares are over if this Trimble Distance Laser Meter is in your hand, because it expertly measures distances and calculates area and volume at the touch of a button.
This HD150’s best feature, we think, is its ability to measure distances up to 500 feet within an incredible 2 mm, saving you an awful lot of time and effort. Just turn in on and you’re in the length function. Activate the laser, put the end of the unit at the start point for your measurement, aim the laser, press a button, and the measurement appears in a second. The two interchangeable end pieces can be customized to fit whatever start point you’re working from: a corner, an edge, or a flat surface, for example.
Calculating area and volume is no challenge for this unit. Just measure the lengths, press a button, and your area along with the individual dimensions appears on the screen. It has a memory, too, and stores the previous 20 measurements, so your data isn’t lost if you neglect to write it down right away.
One of this Trimble’s most impressive functions is the ability to measure a distance that can’t be done directly because of an obstacle or if there’s no target to aim the beam at. Think back to high school algebra – remember the Pythagorean theorem? No matter if you don’t – this unit does the hard work for you. You need only set up a true 90-degree triangle, measure the two accessible sides, and the Trimble will calculate the third leg for you.
Another feature we like is the continuous mode, handy if you’re marking off a certain distance from something -- say, 85 feet from a doorway. The unit’s display shows the actual distance as you move.
Lighting conditions will affect how well this unit works, and you may find you need to pick up a target card or two for outdoor use, especially in bright sunlight, but they’re inexpensive and save time and trouble. The laser won’t function on glass, water and other reflective surfaces either, but again, the target card solves that problem.
Take the time to thoroughly read and understand the manual; operating the unit isn’t difficult, but it isn’t self-explanatory.
Real estate agents, property appraisers, designers, contractors, installers, remodelers – we can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t like having this Trimble at the ready. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste
From the Manufacturer
The HD150 is ideal for use by general construction and interior contractors, builders, engineers, HVAC contractors and electrical contractors. Its accuracy and other productivity enhancing qualities make it the smart choice for a wide variety of applications. Even in hard-to-reach or hazardous locations, such as elevator shafts or open stairways, the HD150 is the reliable choice for all your distance measurement applications.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great laser measuring tool,
By L. Angelo "unlsvc" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Trimble HD150 Handheld Distance Laser Meter (Tools & Home Improvement)
Just got this meter for doing estimates for a remodel inside of a barn house. I needed to measure from the ground floor to the ceiling and also across the wide expanse of the partial 2nd floor. Tried a tape first but couldn't get to some areas where I would have needed to set up an extension ladder to get accurate measurements. This tool made it so simple and it was dead-on accurate. Saved me a lot of time, too. I'll still pull out my tape measures for smaller jobs, but I'll definitely use the HD150 for the ones that normally require another man or a ladder.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Works great, when it works...,
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This is a wonderful device, when it actually works. Both the original and replacement unit we ordered had power issues. The unit would take between one and 12 or so measurements without problem, but then just shut off. The battery meter always showed full, and we used several brands of batteries, including the lithiums, always brand new, with no change in behavior. When the unit would shut down, all the internal memory would be cleared, so you'd have to go back and re-measure everything you hadn't written down. Support from Trimble is completely non-existent for these units -- no response to emails nor phone calls. Amazon replacement policy is very generous, and continue to buy from them. We plan to replace this with a Leica Disto.
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Trimble Handheld HD 150,
By Hoosier Hoss (Seymour, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trimble HD150 Handheld Distance Laser Meter (Tools & Home Improvement)
I am well pleased with the performance of this product when it was working. I had a Hilti in the past and was pleased with it. It was stolen so I opted to replace it with the Trimble HD150. It did everything I expected it to do. With the Hilti I had to limit my outdoor measuring to very early in the morning or late in the afternoon due to natural lighiting. The HD150 did a much better job with higher lighting conditions.
Unfortunatly, about three weeks after my first use, the HD150 stopped working and when i called the 800 number i was refered to an exchange program site in Indianapolis. When i showed up on two separate occasions, there was no one to be found. I am still without a replacement and am growing more frustrated by the day.
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