is there a tool on market for setting heights of flush (metal ) back boxs

[chopper]

does anyone use owt , u know on newbuilds etc, just wondering if there was a quicker way than measuring all time, or setting laser up, we dont do that many new builds and iv not worked on large sites

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Yes, Its called a bit of wood.
Cut new piece of wood from the floor to the bottom or central of the socket height, mark walls using the wood template as you go.

 

[mogga]

there is a plastic frame thing with a measure at the side
theres also a frame thing with holes for drilling through to cut it out

 

[chopper]

lol i made this other day, never seen it done is it common on sites

 

[chopper]

holes through to cut it out what do u mean, to chop it out

 

[brightspark2010]

I grab a bit off wood mark all socket outlet, switch heights fan isolator heightsetc on it and go round with that. Be sure to add on the finnish floor level on to your outlet heights just ask the foreman whats going on with the floor layers chip board etc

 

[chopper]

gutted thought i was onto something , iv never seen owt in wholesalers or seen anyone use owt in 5 years lol.,bigshow are you refering to finish floor levels because you doing work just walking on joits etc

 

[Mark_Burgess]

I think he means even if the floor has a concrete or wooden base, you need to take in consideration that the floor may then have underfloor heating with screed on top followed by laminate or tiles, before you know it you would have to add 3/4" to the height (if a new build).

 

[telectrix]

for sockets i use my kneecap. bottom of bone if floor is finished, top of bone if not. saves carrying tape measure, bits if wood, lasers..... ssssimlpes

 

[Jdsparky]

Can't beat a piece of wood

 

[i=p/u]

well i say set up your laser, mark them out in crayon thenturn off laer and get the 10kg concrete block chewer out

 

[telectrix]

Can't beat a piece of wood

i'll use my head then.:stooge_moe:

 

[i=p/u]

your mad

i'll use my head then.:stooge_moe:

 

[1shortcircuit]

Ha ha, if I had used any of those methods today all my sockets would have been on the wonky woo, massively!

Turns out the property I am currently working in has had subsidence at some point and the floors AND ceilings are all over the place:rolleyes4: