TX-RAT
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Tue Dec-07-04 12:27 PM
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Measuring distance with Lasers, |
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Got a few questions. How accurate? How expensive? Will it still work if it hits a liquid surface? This has to do with fluid levels in my water wells.
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Tue Dec-07-04 12:29 PM
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Edited on Tue Dec-07-04 12:30 PM by trotsky
Otherworldly accurate. Fairly expensive ($300-$500 I think). Not sure about the water. Good question.
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Tue Dec-07-04 12:33 PM
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I just thought it would be easier than a string line.
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Tue Dec-07-04 01:00 PM
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4. Using a string and weight |
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Edited on Tue Dec-07-04 01:03 PM by smiley_glad_hands
is probably the easiest and most accurate way of measuring the water level of a well. Is it a deep or shallow well?
On edit: A laser range finder costs about $300 and is only accurate to 3-5 feet within 100'. Go with the string and a weight.
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Tue Dec-07-04 01:54 PM
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5. Looking at one made by Spectra |
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Says it's accurate to 1/8 in at 500ft.
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Tue Dec-07-04 12:32 PM
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2. It will disperse somewhat in the water |
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Try a laser pointer and a glass of water. My dad uses them to analyze red wine.
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