The DW03050 is a rugged, easy-to-use measurer that’s typically offered at a very competitive price.
You can display measurements in feet and inches (for example, 3’01”3/16), inches alone (37 3/16 in), or meters (0.945 m).
But be aware that the capabilities of the DW03050 are not quite as good as you might infer from the Product Description that’s on Amazon at the time of this writing: “The operating range is up to 165ft with accuracy within 1/16 of an inch (1.5mm).”
According to the instruction manual, the ±1/16 inch accuracy applies only for measurements between 2 inches and 33 feet. At 98 feet, the accuracy is ±3/16 inch. At 131 feet, the accuracy is ±5/16 inch.
And to measure distances beyond 131 feet up to 164 feet, you’ll need to use a target plate.
Those capabilities will be good enough for most of us. But if you need something better than that, the DW03101 offers longer range and greater accuracy. The DW03101 can also do tilt measurements to ±0.2°.
For further details, you can find the instruction manuals here:
http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DW03050#
http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DW03101#
My DW03050 measurer came with made-in-China “Pairdeer” brand batteries. Considering the value of the measurer, and considering that there may be fairly long periods when I don’t use the measurer, I chose to install name-brand batteries that offer a guarantee against damage from leakage. You can find battery guarantee information for Duracell, Energizer and Rayovac batteries here:
http://streamlight.com/en-us/support/alakline-damage.html
| Brand | DEWALT |
|---|---|
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Color | black |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| International Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DW03050 |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 2.94 x 7 inches |
| Item model number | DW03050 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 165-Foot Range |
| Style | 165 FT |
| Power Source | battery-powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Measurement Accuracy | 1.5 mm |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
