How To Make A Water Level For Less Than Ten Dollars

[NZCurmudgeon]

Water levels are wonderful! I've used them mostly outside to cover long distances. They're great for marking level across retaining wall posts.

[wizengy]

This water level is too dependent on volume in the tube. If it has too many bends in it the level will change. Both ends will be level but you need to keep checking to see if the reference level is still correct. To get around this, use a big water source at the reference. I use a gallon milk jug half way filled on a chair about 2 feet off the floor and 1/4" tubing. I siphon water out to fill the tubing. A 1/4" circle is very small compared to the top surface of the milk jug so a few bends in the tubing will not affect the surface level of the jug much. I then tape the other end to a yard stick and measure at the reference and then it is easy to measure the floor level anywhere you can reach. Like another commenter said, put a few drops of detergent in to kill surface tension.

[jaydenritchie]

its always level and accurate, if you have drama with surface tension sticking to the walls of the tubing add ethanol to make the water more slippery. a dumpy or laser level does not compensate for the curvature of the earth

[MrMemnok]

I utilize and enjoy your videos. Thank you

[rudzaninembudani]

How do I use it to dump the level, , for ceiling installation for instance..

[franklinarguedas]

Have you come across a UV light resistant clear hose?
Most of the PVC "Flex GP70, clear or transparent hoses I have used, after a few weeks become difficult to read and must be discarded, this is a waste of money in having to replace them so often.
Any ideas how to remedy the problem?
Regards,
Franco

[horizontarn]

What’s the maximum length you can have a water level go over?

[alexc]

Hi wouldn't this just water level just match the curvature of the earth and not truly be flat?

[rsleitner]

Do you need to put a drop or two of detergent in the water to break the surface tension so the edges of the water doesn't curve up the sides of the tube? What about dye or food coloring in the water for better visibility. I have a inches of water U manometer for measuring vacumn that used a dye mixed with distilled water to make it easier to read. Is a water level practical in a completed house where you can't measure to the sub floor because of carpet, tile, motar bed, hardwood floor thickness, etc. Would you need to do this under the house in the crawl space. Thanks

[keepnatureclean]

After you put water into the plastic tube you need to put your finger on top before you get out the tube. So no air comes in and the water will stay in the tube it's called vacuum

[snokful]

Can't you just fill up the tube quickly and bubble free by siphoning, ie dropping one end low, and having the other end quite high and in a relatively shallow water container? Let gravity do the work. Once water comes running out low end, can clamp it mid-stream.

[FlyingSolo]

Your example is of using the water level is not a very good one. Remember the water level is quite long. A better use would be to put one end on a wall marking the level and then work around the room with the other end marking the levels. From there you can establish control lines that are perfectly level.

[bradhaenitsch]

They work great for scaffold work you know drop cieliengs

[darshanalehragaga]

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[tylerwatson]

Next time redo the shot or edit better so you dont have to hold tour tape out of plumb to get the measurement you wanted...or show the slight difference, proving how accurate water levels can be

[EMILCAT]

Your title should have been "for less than $10 or at MOST $50"

[mattferrigno]

Less than $10 dollars...? You can buy a level for 3 bucks at harbor freight.