Do laser levels need a battery?

A guide on laser levels & batteries. Some laser levels can only operate on standard (one use only) type batteries. This is generally the case with the smaller internal dot and line lasers but also some lower cost rotary lasers. Note that some of the higher quality trade lasers have a standard battery option as well as a rechargeable pack.

Do trade lasers need a battery?

This is generally the case with the smaller internal dot and line lasers but also some lower cost rotary lasers. Note that some of the higher quality trade lasers have a standard battery option as well as a rechargeable pack. This is handy if you are on-site and someone forgot to charge it up the night before and you need to finish a job.

Which battery should I use for my laser device?

Laser devices draw a fair amount of power so it is well advised to use a high quality “Alkaline” battery such as Duracell or Energiser. Do not be tempted to use a low-cost Heavy Duty or Super Heavy-duty battery. They will discharge pretty quickly, the best value for money are the alkaline. They cost a little more but last much, much longer.

What batteries do rotary lasers use?

Though line lasers and smaller dot lasers are generally used standard batteries, but the rotary laser levels are operating on the rechargeable batteries. Even some cheap rotary laser levels also operate on standard batteries, but not all.

Should a laser battery be fully discharged?

It is still advised, from time to time, to completely discharge to help maintain the condition of the battery. Today there are a few lasers on the market with Li-ion (Lithium Ion) rechargeable batteries.

Do lasers have rechargeable batteries?

Today there are a few lasers on the market with Li-ion (Lithium Ion) rechargeable batteries. Li-Ion is the type of battery used in modern smartphones and laptops and can provide a large storage capacity for a small physical size (and weight), they also suffer very little loss of performance due to irregular charging.