Thanks Marcus
Yes I was using my iPhone on a piece of wood to keep the phone away from the chewing gum and extend the surface contact but I wasn't sure the results were accurate and we need reliable figures to make our case to the authority
Vin
from my phone
> On 27 Sep 2013, at 07:27, Ormerod Marcus <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Vin
>
> I have used a Bosch DNM 60L - DIG. LEVEL, INCLINOMETER, 0.6M for about 10 years
> http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=1869032&CMP=KNC-GUK-FUK-GEN-LISTINGS&gross_price=true&mckv=YKMwxwd8|pcrid|14164337469|plid|&gclid=CLHExfn36rkCFcTKtAodMnQABA
>
> you can also get an App for Iphones that makes them into an inclonometer, although whether you woudl want to place your Iphone on the flloor is another thing, and the longer the level the more it will not be affected by variations in the ground surface.
>
> what you do need is a conversion chart as they all tend to measure in degrees or percentages. I will pop you one in the post. I stuck mine to one side of my level so i can record what gradient in terms of 1 in 20 etc.
>
> regards
> Marcus
>
> Professor Marcus Ormerod
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> Sent: 26 September 2013 21:18
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> Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Inclinometer
>
> excellent - many thanks Brian
> I have found a Bosch 48 inch that looks perfect for my needs but I'll shop around over the next few days now I have a clearer idea of what I'm looking for
> Regards,
>
> Vin
> Vin West
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> On 26 Sep 2013, at 20:48, Brian Seaman <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
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> Hi Vin,
>
> I used York Survey Supply for a Stabila Type 86 Electronic - has been working overtime for more than 10 years! The cost was about £115.
>
> Hope this helps?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Brian
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> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 7:12 PM
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>
> Hi folks,
> could anyone recommend an inclinometer for measuring the gradient of footways please?
>
> thanks,
>
> Vin
>
> Vin West
> Chair
> Arfon Access Group
> Glyn Dwr
> Llandwrog Uchaf
> Caernarfon
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