Questions and Answers for Bosch BLAZE 65 ft. Laser Distance Tape Measuring Tool with Real Time Measuring

A:  Instructions says 3 options, Feet and inches, Inches or M

A:  Thanks for the inquiry. The GLM 20 X Laser Tool measures in standard and metric system such as Meter(decimal), Ft/In and In(fraction). For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  Yes, it uses metric-system.

A:  I never used for metric system, but I believe it works

A:  Yes.

A:  Hi there! The GLM 20 X Laser Measurer IP rating is 54. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  I checked the Operating Safety instructions and there was no mention of IP.

A:  Hi Brian! Thanks for the question. GLM 20 X Laser Tool has different unit of measurement like which are meter (decimal) ft/inches and inches (fraction). You just need to off the tool, then press and hold the on off bottom to choose your preferred unit. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  Hello Brian Yes it should measure fractions 7' 5 1/2"

A:  This device measures only in approximation, and will not be any more accurate than an inch plus or minus, and that's only if it sends the laser beam exactly to the same corresponding point across the room as the point it is placed. That means that part of a mis-measurement is user error, and the other point is the loose tolerance of the device. If exact measurements are necessary, you should use a tape rule.

A:  Yes, it displays for instance, 2' 7" and 1/2"

A:  The unit I have which is the Bosch Blaze GLM-20 shows fractions by 1/16 on an inch. The fractions appear on the lower right side of the screen next to the inch mark. You need to look at the display head on or you will not see the fractions since they are much smaller & lighter.

A:  It would work to the surface of the sealer. It would not penetrate the sealer

A:  Probably will work because of the viscosity and color of the driveway sealer. I have tested this with water in various types and colors of vessels and it did not work.

A:  If you are trying to measure the width & length of a driveway then the black top sealer has nothing to do with it. I you are trying to figure out how much sealer to buy in order to cover you driveway you need to figure out the area of your driveway. To figure this out stand at one end of the driveway with this device place a flat board at the other end do this for both the length & width, multiply the two measurements & you have the area. The container of sealer will give you coverage area.

A:  If the surface of the liquid is shiny it will not work.

A:  Thank you for the question. The GLM 20 or other Bosch Laser Measurer is designed to measure pointing on solid surfaces. Transparent and liquid surfaces may result to an error on the display of the unit. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  I am unsure what you mean by linear square feet. If you measure the length and with of the room you can calculate the square feet. by simply multiplying the two measurements. So if the room is 10x10 feet, that is 100 square feet. A 12x12 room would be 144 square feet.

A:  Not to my knowledge. It only reads out the distance from the back end of it to the red dot projected to the opposite surface.

A:  No, it just measures from point A to point B. It will save the previous measurement though.

A:  You have to multiply 2 linear dimensions in linear feet to obtain an area in square feet. The blaze measures lines and from there, measuring to sides of a rectangle, you can obtain the area. It cannot do it automatically.

A:  Thank you for the question. The GLM 20 X unit of measurements are M(d), Ft/In and in(f).For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  no, just distance

A:  Linear. You would multiply length times width for SQ feet.

A:  It works just like a regular tape measure only without the tape.

A:  Yes, you can measure through water with this tool

A:  Mine's a GLM 20. I don't know about deeper depths, but I was able to measures through to about 12 inches. I was scanning through dirty dish water.

A:  Yes, this will measure through water to the solid surface at the bottom.

A:  I have no clue, but you could call and ask Bosch: "The GLM 20 X is designed to work on a dim-lighted areas only. You wont be able to see where the laser beam is pointing at when outside. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST."

A:  Yes.

A:  Hi I filled up a deep sink with about 20 inches of water. The laser worked. I would think it would work in a pool as well Scott

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. The laser measurer GLM 20 X will get an error for any liquid surface, even glass. For further assistance contact us at 1-877-Bosch-99 (1-877-267-2499), M-F 7a-7p CST.

A:  I would say it does, but there may be a delay in how fast the light travels in water when compared to open air. Especially if the water is not clear.

A:  Thank you for your question. The GLM 20 X Laser Measure has an accuracy rating of ± 1/8 In. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  Nice catch! This is the only GL model that is NOT accurate to 1/16". The table under the product description shows this accurately. This model is up to 1/8" accurate as you stated.

A:  Accuracy to 1/8" is probably correct, having used it. The device reads out to 1/16", that could be it.

A:  I think it measures dead nuts Scott

A:  Thank you for your question. The GLM30 does do square footage only when calculating area. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from M-F 7a-7p CST.

A:  No just distance from A-B.

A:  No, this product will not measure square footage.

A:  Once you get the measurements Multiply to get square footage So yes can use it to get the square footage

A:  The instrument only measures straight line distance. You would need to do the math for square footage on your own.

A:  Yes

A:  It will measure the distance between the laser device and the exact point the laser hits the sloped ceiling. So, you might need to move the laser several times to get all the measurements you need. The device is easy to use- since it's digital, the measurements will display on the screen as you move it closer/farther from the distance you are measuring. Hope this helps.

A:  Dear Jack, I have measured the distance from floor to my vaulted ceiling in numerous places with this device. I place the device on the floor beneath the point on the ceiling I wish to measure and put a level beside it to insure it is vertical (I use my phone level) and push the measurement button followed by the hold button. The measurements are accurate to the laser point on the ceiling. I hope this helps you with your project. Sincerely, hamrdul

A:  I bought it for my friend he has been enjoying it. I tried myself and you can measure between two certain points.

A:  It will measure the ceiling as long as the surface is not shiny and the laser is well visible. The device relies on the reflection of the laser for the measuring process.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes!

A:  Thank you for your question. The GLM 20 X Laser Measurer beam must not be covered when taking measurement. Measurement takes place at the center of the laser beam and it starts from the bottom/rear of the device, even when target surfaces are at a slope. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  Yes. I have a sloped ceiling and tested it myself.

A:  Thank you for your question. There is a slot at the bottom corner of the laser unit that the strap threads into. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

A:  From the view of the left bottom corner when you face the front, there're 2 holes on the side.

A:  Thread the small loop through the attachment point. Then thread the larger loop through the small loop.

A:  I am posting a photo of the measure with a circle around what looks to be two holes, but they actually form a "U" with a plastic bar at the top. There is a small loop on one end of the wrist strap, feed the loop through the "U", and when the small loop protrudes through the end, feed the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop.

A:  Place the small loop through the eye hole on the unit and then pinch the large loop and slide it through the small loop and pull it through. This creates a knot.