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02-01-2007, 04:01 PM
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My First Order - Small eBay Purchase from Sadoun
As some of you know, I'm slowly preparing for my first FTA install. As part of the prep, I need to sink a pole in the ground, and thought I should get myself an angle finder like what is recommended at sadoun.com - gotta get that thing plumb, right?
I checked out Sadoun's eBay auctions yesterday, saw that they had the Johnson 700 Magnetic Angle Locator (of course), and went ahead and did a Buy It Now, and paid via PayPal. This was at about 12:30 on Wednesday.
The box showed up on my desk at work at 11:30 today, Thursday.
Yeah, that fast.
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02-01-2007, 04:11 PM
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02-01-2007, 04:57 PM
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True, even so, that's impressive turnaround time! |
02-01-2007, 04:58 PM
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OK, there is one thing, I want to wa rn you about this Johnson's angle meter:
I t MAY BE OFF.
Probably, it's odd, but mine was. I did installation in April, when my black shingle roof was hot...
I could not get my mast plumb from all the sides.
And, as for newbie, it took me an hour to figure out(and to scorch), the angle metter is off by 2 degrees: so when it's perfect vertically aligned , it shows 2º.
Maybe I will post a picture later, but still, before using, test it with a regular bubble level. If you know the error is 2º, you still can use this tool successfully
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02-01-2007, 05:14 PM
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Thanks for the warning - I'll be sure to check it first.
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02-02-2007, 06:50 AM
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I always use a bubble level when setting a pole it has'nt let me down yet.
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02-02-2007, 07:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boroda1
OK, there is one thing, I want to wa rn you about this Johnson's angle meter:
I t MAY BE OFF.
Probably, it's odd, but mine was. I did installation in April, when my black shingle roof was hot...
I could not get my mast plumb from all the sides.
And, as for newbie, it took me an hour to figure out(and to scorch), the angle metter is off by 2 degrees: so when it's perfect vertically aligned , it shows 2º.
Maybe I will post a picture later, but still, before using, test it with a regular bubble level. If you know the error is 2º, you still can use this tool successfully
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Yeah, with any angle meter or level, it's a good idea to check it in two directions. Like put it on a flat surface, and see what it reads, then turn it 180, and see what it reads. Should be the same, reading in the other direction. Like if it says 5 degrees the first time, it should be 5 deg in the other direction when you reverse it. If the meter is off they won't be the same. Same for a regular bubble level. I have a level with an adjustable bubble, and you can use this technique to calibrate it.
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Glad to be of service. The Johnson Angle Finder, is on of the best we have sold in its class. Enjoy!
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02-02-2007, 07:56 PM
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Yah, same here.. bubble level works for me... and so easy to use. heh.
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02-03-2007, 12:26 PM
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Bubble level is the only way to go... I've had the same little level for the past 2,000 or so dishes - hasn't let me down yet...
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