Johnson Level & Tool 1760-4800 Digital Box Level, 48", Orange, 1 Level

Great level for setting drainage slope

This is a well-made classic box level, with horizontal and vertical liquid vials that are easy to read. I wanted that. There's also a large electronic module with a big, illuminated lcd display: I wanted to try this. A few months in I don't look at the bubbles: the digital display is much easier to read, has got several modes, and audio feedback. It's a game changer: you can now think in a number of tenths if a degree away from flat, instead of "a bit off". The electronics auto-shutdown after 5 minutes, so batteries will last awhile. Johnson levels have a pedigree, and this one feels like it'll be going strong for a decade.

As a lead and QC controller for our firm this shows exactly if the forms or level or not. Then one concrete exposed recheck and record for submission.

Well built. Easy to calibrate. Maybe a tad on the expensive side. Found one tiny issue. It seems when I place it vertically to test for plumb it displays 89.9 then flips to a reverse 89.9 as I move it, but it hardly ever indicates 90.0 It will on the odd occasion show 90.0 but it's totally random. It's the not the behavior I expect and it totally messes with my brain. Calibration feature is easy to use and quite an unique feature.

Great level