Wild NL & ZL Optical Plummets - For Sale

I have never seen those, but it seems like a good idea. A non OP tribrach, with a rotating op, that can be removed, and an inst installed? Am I getting it right?

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Nate The Surveyor, post: 351306, member: 291 wrote: A non OP tribrach, with a rotating op, that can be removed, and an inst installed?

Yes, with the distinction that they're designed to accurately project the vertical alignment (up in the case of the ZL, down in the case is the NL) much farther than a normal optical plummet can.

They made several versions; some look up, down, and level and some provide fewer options. From Scott Z's comments I think he's cornered the market on the ZNL which is the best of the bunch. Here's a ZBL being used to set up over a disk and then position a GPS antenna at the top of the https://surveyorconnect.com/threads/bilby-tower-dedication.260784/&apos ;">Bilby tower.

The Leica ZL and NL plummets have published accuracies of 1:200,000. The ZNL plummet has a published accuracy of 1:30,000.

The NL plummet also uses the Leica GDF-23 tribrach, which has a larger hole than the normal 5/8" diameter hole. This "permits full use of the 30 mm objective of the NL".

From the pictures posted by Jason, both the ZL and NL plummets come with the GDF-23 tribrach and the larger tripod screw.

The NL plummet is part of the NGS equipment used for testing CBLs. A dimple on a CBL brass cap looks more like a lunar crater.

P.S. I have a ZBL plummet which I use for control surveys and testing at a CBL. Its published accuracy is 1:10,000.

I would love a ZNL but can't justify the cost as don't do hirise anymore.
I have seen a ZBL cheap near me with a broken plate bubble. Do you think it would be possible to change the bubble?
I'd like to use it for accurate centring of traverse targets and for checking the other optical plummets.
Ability to plumb up and down short distances would be a bonus.

When was the last calibration?
How much are you asking individually or as a package?

squowse, post: 351386, member: 7109 wrote: I would love a ZNL but can't justify the cost as don't do hirise anymore.
I have seen a ZBL cheap near me with a broken plate bubble. Do you think it would be possible to change the bubble?
I'd like to use it for accurate centring of traverse targets and for checking the other optical plummets.
Ability to plumb up and down short distances would be a bonus.

Are both plate bubbles broken?

Gene Kooper, post: 351442, member: 9850 wrote: Are both plate bubbles broken?

No, only one. Not sure how easy it will be to source a replacement the correct size and to fix it in the tube. I think they are fixed with resin?

Also - does it require a special tribrach?

squowse, post: 351443, member: 7109 wrote: No, only one. Not sure how easy it will be to source a replacement the correct size and to fix it in the tube. I think they are fixed with resin?

Also - does it require a special tribrach?

The ZBL plummet does not require a special tribrach. With a bit of patience one could eventually get the plummet level with only one bubble.

http://www.karaco.com/home.php&apos ;">Kara Company can repair the bubbles and calibrate the equipment.
Address: 5255 Dansher Rd, Countryside, IL 60525
Phone:(708) 482-8888

Gene Kooper, post: 351533, member: 9850 wrote: The ZBL plummet does not require a special tribrach. With a bit of patience one could eventually get the plummet level with only one bubble.

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that. It would only be the same as normal with the instrument.

Mike Falk, post: 351543, member: 442 wrote: http://www.karaco.com/home.php&apos ;">Kara Company can repair the bubbles and calibrate the equipment.
Address: 5255 Dansher Rd, Countryside, IL 60525
Phone:(708) 482-8888

Mike,

Thanks for the reminder about Kara!

Mike Falk, post: 351399, member: 442 wrote: When was the last calibration?
How much are you asking individually or as a package?

They were calibrated / pretty much new when i bought them some time ago and have been stored in our shop for the duration. They are still in like new condition and perform under limited function i.e. hold it up to my eye and focus at short and long distance. As far as whether they are still within calibration I would believe so unless they will deflect on their own... I was told that you can calibrate them yourself and that it had the keys to do so.

As far as asking price I am sure I paid way too much for them so i am taking cash offers now and will put it on ebay if all else fails as it seems to be effective.

Also if anyone is familiar with these as far as what they are worth, id appreciate the feedback... The only one I've really seen pricing on was ebay at $5500 which is more than i had accounted for.

-Thanks

Hi Jason,

We need a Wild NL, fair amount of high rise going on here. I will have to convince the directors.

Postage to Australia would be a killer I would imagine ?

Jason Everett, post: 351805, member: 10900 wrote: Also if anyone is familiar with these as far as what they are worth, id appreciate the feedback... The only one I've really seen pricing on was ebay at $5500 which is more than i had accounted for.

-Thanks

Jason Everett, post: 351805, member: 10900 wrote: Also if anyone is familiar with these as far as what they are worth, id appreciate the feedback... The only one I've really seen pricing on was ebay at $5500 which is more than i had accounted for.

-Thanks

Hi Jason,

Are either one of your Wild Instruments still available?

Thanks for your time.

Brian

I would be interested in the NL. I am also in the Midwest, Chicago.

Please shoot me a message with what you are looking for.

Thanks,

Erik

Looking for offers on this Wild NL if anyone is interested let me know.

Hello,

Our company would be interested in the ZL if still available.
Post to Australia. please contact me if youre interested

Cheers
Stride