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So we’ve covered spirit levels, laser levels and now we look at the oldest of all level measurement technologies, the water level. How accurate is a water level? Watch Roger and find out.
Water will always find its own level, making these very accurate instruments which are used widely throughout the construction and building industries.
Easy to set up and simple to use, they are designed for single-handed use when simultaneously measuring equal heights at two distant points.
A water level is an ideal tool for accurate unsighted room to room measurement or distant levelling when you can’t use a spirit level.
Other applications include working on wall tiling, guttering, landscaping, patios, driveways, fencing and drainage projects.
Water Level Tips
- If the level is not clear enough for you, a dye could be added to the water to make it easier to see.
- If the water level is used outdoors in winter, antifreeze can be added to the water.
- Windscreen washer fluid can also be used for antifreeze qualities and increased visibility.
- A surfactant such as dish-washing liquid can reduce the surface tension of the water and improve flow in the tube.
So You Want Something More Hi-Tech?
£500 IMEX LX3DG Line Laser Level: https://imextools.co.uk/product/lx3dg-line-laser-level-green-beam/
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