There aren’t a whole lot of pipe diameter tape measures out there, but there are enough to make a contest. In my opinion, looking at the most popular one in our store, the winner is:
Lufkin is a name you can trust. They know how to make an accurate pocket tape measure. An when it comes down to a detail, like putting a wider space between the zero mark and the next mark, they do it right. That extra space accounts for the thickness of the tape. The resolution is 100th of an inch diameter. It comes in a durable chrome-plated metal case. A company logo is imprinted on the front, and protected by a clear overlay. This is the best choice for a pipe diameter tape measure.
Christmas is in 4 weeks, so this is our last chance to take care of our important gift selections. Do you have both men and women customers on your list? Here is why engraved flashlights make the best Christmas business gifts:
Flashlights are gender neutral and have universal age appeal. Do you remember using a flashlight under your blankets when you were a kid? Adults have found many more uses, like fixing the furnace, car, boat, and lighting up the bathroom when the electricity goes out.
They can last many years because of their durability. Many of the newer lights have aluminum barrels, and tempered lenses.
They are useful every day in many situations. Always keep one in your car and
Santa and Bag of Presents
truck for emergencies. Make sure the batteries are replaced yearly.
Flashlights are gifts that are always appreciated. Who ever says no to a flashlight gift?
Many sizes are available for multitude of uses. They range from the size to fit on your keychain, to the big 3D-cell battery size. Rechargeable ones are large, and very bright.
Your customers will think of you and your company every time they use the torch. Your corporate logo is right there on the handle. It’s usually laser engraved. How can anyone overlook your logo?
They can easily be re-gifted if they aren’t the right size for the recipient. Too big or too small, there is a good home waiting for every light, no matter what size.
Would you like to give the gift of “Light” this year? I chose this list because different people need different features in a flashlight. This gift list has a torch for everyone on your shopping list. The 7 Best Maglite Flashlights for Christmas Gifts in 2016 are:
MagLite® 2AALED-PRO Mini LED Flashlight.
2AALED-PRO Mini MagLite® LED Flashlight
It comes with two AA batteries. You get a very bright 226 Lumens beam with this new addition to our line.
A very popular economical gift idea that comes in an attractive plastic gift box with a hinged top. One AAA battery is all it needs to brighten your path.
MagLite® LX200 LED.
MagLite® XL200 LED Flashlight
This newest XL addition has amazing capabilities. Super bright, with 5 modes.
MagLite® MAG-TAC LED Flashlight with a crown Bezel Edge.
If you could wrap a pipe diameter measuring tape around the earth, you would get 7,917.5 mi diameter. That’s if the tape were calibrated in miles. But most diameter tapes are marked in inches or centimeters. Who in the world needs a pipe diameter measuring tape? These people do….
The most powerful LED flashlight by Maglite® is the RL1019. It is National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member tested and recommended and certified. Its name is Mag-Charger® LED RL1019 Flashlight.
Powerful Mag-Charger® LED RL1019 Flashlight
Maglite is always coming up with new products, and this one deserves a gold star. 643 lumens is a very bright light. That’s the brightest of any of the Maglite flashlights. You can easily recharge it in your car or house. It’s ready when you are, with a full charge. No need to change batteries in the middle of an important task.
New MAG-LED® Technology is the core of this torch. It has 4 “function sets” that you can choose from. Once you make your choice, then your flashlight has 3 “modes”. The most common function set is “General”, in which you have Full Power, Low Power, and Eco.
Need a gift box? No problem. It comes with a genuine Maglite colorful box for the people on your shopping list.
How do you measure the diameter of a pipe without the end of it exposed? That’s not a Dumb Question. It’s a real every day problem for those who need to work on a pipeline. You can’t cut into the pipe to measure it. Who needs the solution?
Plumbers
Oil & gas pipeline workers
Pipeline estimators
HVAC engineers and installers
Electricians using metal and plastic conduit.
Foresters and arborists
The answer, short and sweet: All you do is wrap a pipe diameter tape around the pipeline and read the diameter on the tape.
The Pipe diameter tape measure is often misunderstood, and often unheard of. That’s because most people don’t need one. But if you understand what it can do, you would probably use one.
It’s too hard to use. False. All you do it wrap it around the pipe and read the diameter right off the tape.
It’s too bulky to carry in my pocket. False. Many are no bigger than 1 1/2 inches square, and 1/4 ” thick.
I can’t find any at the hardware store. False. Try an online store. They are out there.
It’s not accurate. False. The simple pocket Lufkin diameter tape is accurate to the 100th of an inch of diameter.
It’s no better than using a regular tape and dividing by pi. False. Due to the calibration and the location of the zero mark, it is made specifically to measure pipe diameters.
It is not useful for the everyday person. False. You can measure the diameter of a tree, a hose in your car or boat, your furnace pipe, or plumbing in your home. Want to find out the diameter of that water pipe in your basement, so you can replace it? And you don’t want to cut it to measure it? Use a Pipe diameter tape measure.