Measuring tools

The right measuring tools help you get a job right first time. A laser distance meter measures a room without a tape measure, a wall scanner shows where not to drill and a cross line laser puts straight lines on the wall. The moisture meter checks wood and walls, and the infrared thermometer measures temperature without touching anything. So you know where you stand before you start.

5 products

  • Leidingdetector tot 120 mm voor metaal, hout en stroomdraden

    LUSQ

    Wall scanner up to 120 mm for metal, wood and live wires

    See where wood, metal, pipes and live wires are before you drill. Calibrates itself and uses lights and an alarm to show where it is safe to drill.

    In stock

    €39,95
  • The LUSQ laser distance meter with backlit display and orange button, next to the black pouch, wrist strap and two AAA batteries

    LUSQ

    Laser distance meter up to 60 m, ±2 mm accuracy, backlit display

    Measure a room quickly: distance, area, volume and Pythagoras. Stores your last 20 measurements, and the backlit screen stays readable in low light.

    In stock

    €32,95
  • Infraroodthermometer −50 tot 400 °C, met laserpointer

    LUSQ

    Infrared thermometer −50 to 400 °C, with laser pointer

    Measures from −50 to 400 °C without contact in half a second, from boiler to cooking pot. The laser shows where you measure and the backlit screen is easy to read.

    In stock

    €28,95

Questions about measuring tools

Can I take someone's temperature with the infrared thermometer?

No. The infrared thermometer is meant for objects and appliances, not for people or animals. For body temperature, use a medical thermometer.

Does the moisture meter work through tiles or varnish?

No. The moisture meter measures porous materials such as wood and most building materials. It can't measure through tiles, melamine or another sealed layer.

Can I use the cross line laser outdoors?

Yes, within limits. The cross line laser is dust and splash resistant to IP54 and works from −20 to 50 °C. It can handle a bit of dust or a splash of water, but don't leave it out in the rain.

How do I measure a room for a new floor?

With the laser distance meter. Select the area function, measure the length and then the width, and it works out the m² for you. It stores the last 20 measurements, so you can do room after room and read everything back afterwards.

Which measuring tool do you need for your job?

  • Renovating or moving: the laser distance meter measures the room and works out area and volume for you. Handy when you're ordering paint, flooring or wallpaper.
  • Drilling holes: use the wall scanner first to find pipes, wiring and wooden studs.
  • Tiling or fitting a kitchen: the cross line laser levels itself and projects straight lines across the whole room.
  • Wallpapering, painting or lighting the stove: the moisture meter tells you whether a wall is dry enough, or your firewood is ready.
  • Checking appliances: the infrared thermometer reads from −50 to 400 °C, from boiler and air conditioning to a pan or a car engine.

Measuring without touching: how does it work?

The laser distance meter and the infrared thermometer both measure from a distance. The distance meter sends a laser beam to the wall and calculates how far away it is. The infrared thermometer picks up the heat a surface gives off. The further away you are, the bigger the spot it measures: with a 12:1 ratio you measure a spot of about 1 cm from 12 cm away. A laser dot shows where you're measuring.

One job, several measurements

Often you'll use more than one tool. Putting up a shelf? Check with the wall scanner where you can drill, then mark a straight line with the cross line laser. Laying a new floor? Measure the room with the laser distance meter and check with the moisture meter that the subfloor is dry. Tools to do the job itself, such as a cordless screwdriver, are in DIY & tools.