How to Choose the Right Equipment for Site Surveys

A number of different types of equipment are available with a range of cost and strength to determine elevation differences and establish contour elevations. It is up to the individual installer or site evaluator to decide the appropriate tools for the job at hand, but here's a look at the strengths of some of the equipment options. Hand Level A hand level is a small device that looks something like a telescope. The operator looks through the eyepiece and lines the crosshairs on an object. A bubble can be seen through the eyepiece so the operator can level the instrument. The best