🔍 SitePro TL20X 20x Power Transit Level Review

This is not a transit level; It's a theodolite. This is a simple instrument, optical (not electronic), universal, made in China, what you see is what you get, the quality is reasonable. ". Not like that. After carefully and carefully adjusting the bubble level so that the optical axis is parallel to the mounting base, then setting the pointer reticle on the protractor to 0, and locking the pointer in place with the included set screw, I got that found the angle to the horizontal could be…

This is a sturdy and well made adapter. The horizontal circle is said to equal fifteen vernier seconds, but honestly it's easier to estimate by eye than using a vernier with its dubious accuracy. The horizontal scale is in degrees and uses a quadrant system (0-90) instead of an azimuth system (0-360). The vertical scale is measured in degrees and has no vernier scale. The vertical scale is a bit more difficult to read due to the distance between the adjustable indicator line and the scale…

Tried to buy a Transit on ebay was disappointed so went back to this Transit. The optics are sharp and focus well beyond the advertised 200-foot range of use. I had to calibrate the bubble level a bit, but the instructions made it clear how to do it. Vernier is harder, but I eventually figured that out too. An example in the documentation of indications requiring the use of a vernier would be helpful. My son and I learned in a few hours how to use this to align and make true north/south lines…

Just got this and have used it 4-5 times. I can't understand why this thing is so cheap. It's built fairly solidly, precise as it should be in this style, and the fit and finish are of good quality. I mainly use it as a location layer but really only use the vertical ability to angle the corners of buildings and sometimes calculate the approximate height of a building. I doubt the vertical reading (sorry I can't remember the correct term for it) is very accurate, but it can give you an accurate

So I wanted an inexpensive theodolite for the main survey of my construction site. I really didn't want to pay $800 for an electronic instrument that was accurate to 5 seconds when this instrument was advertised as being accurate to 15 minutes per degree. So I ordered it. It arrived with a vertical clamp screw bent about 10 degrees off center. The vertical fine adjustment screw was bent about 30 degrees and not really secured in the box. I don't see it as a shipping damage issue as there's no…