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Jim Mackell
08-11-2016, 3:41 PM
I've got several 4 foot levels where the vertical bubble indicators are broken or completely trashed. They seem to be fairly universal in size. About 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 with 4 small retaining screws. Anyone know where to get replacements? My google-fu has failed me on this task!

Thanks!
Jim Koepke
08-11-2016, 3:44 PM
I have seen them on ebay.

Hardware stores used to keep some in stock. Any old time hardware stores in your neck of the woods?

jtk
Jim Mackell
08-11-2016, 3:58 PM
Any old time hardware stores in your neck of the woods?

jtk

I wish! Pretty much limited to the BORG.
Ken Fitzgerald
08-11-2016, 5:52 PM
Jim,

I did a Google search using "level replacement parts" and "spirit level parts" and came up with things like this: http://www.stanleytoolparts.com/42-733-1-07-b-0.html .

The vials appear to be readily available on the internet but the covers are the things difficult to find. Good luck!
Jim Mackell
08-12-2016, 11:38 AM
Jim,

The vials appear to be readily available on the internet but the covers are the things difficult to find. Good luck!

Yup, that's the same as I'm finding. Just hate the thought of needing to buy a new level just cause the cheap plastic bubble assembly is broken.
Trevor Howard
08-12-2016, 11:53 AM
Is this what your looking for Jim
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Goof-Proof-Shower-7-8-in-Replacement-Level-Vials-LB-78/202822269?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D23-Tile%7c&gclid=CMX4q-qdvM4CFUFahgodr0sOZw&gclsrc=aw.ds
Jim Mackell
08-12-2016, 7:14 PM
Is this what your looking for Jim
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Goof-Proof-Shower-7-8-in-Replacement-Level-Vials-LB-78/202822269?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D23-Tile%7c&gclid=CMX4q-qdvM4CFUFahgodr0sOZw&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes and no... Yes, the vial is essential to know if you're level or not. But the vials are usually protected behind (or inside) a plastic enclosure that is snapped into or screwed onto the level. I'm after the whole thing. Think of a 4 foot level with the two end bubbles missing. You can do a horizontal level with your center bubble, but you're out of luck for vertical. I'm looking for the whole thing.
Bill Houghton
08-14-2016, 10:32 AM
Do you know who made the levels, and, if so, have you tried contacting the manufacturer?