DIY Water Level, How to Make and Use One
I love my water level! I’ve used it many times over the years on various projects such as leveling foundations, decks, or shelving, as well as setting slope on drain lines. It was relatively easy to build and has lasted a long time, but it’s time for some maintenance and improvements. In this video, I’m replacing the reservoir and transfer tubing, and adding some legs to the grade rod so it can stand up freely by itself. I’ll also explain how it works, and how you can make one for yourself.
The water level is a great tool for someone who likes to tackle those DIY projects. If you were going to do these types of things every day, then you might would want something more high tech such as a transit or laser level, but for the occasional project, a water level will work just fine. It does have its pros and cons, just like anything else, here are a few of each.
PROS:
Its relatively inexpensive to make.
It can be used over greater distances. (Farther than a spirit level can span.) It can be used around corners. (No need for line of sight as with a laser level)
It can be operated by one person over a large area.
It doesn’t require batteries.
CONS:
The water could freeze on cold days.
The hose can get tangled on objects around the project site.
Spilled water will cause the level to change.
It is range is limited to the length of the tubing.
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Very informative, a lot of work, detailed video. Good job.
@southerningenuity4458
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Very informative! Nicely done.
@southerningenuity4458
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks for the upload & instructional Video.
@southerningenuity4458
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
You sure pimped that water level
@southerningenuity4458
11 ай бұрын
Lol! I was gonna hang some dice from the top of it, but that would have been a little overboard. Thanks for watching!
Just came across your video, very good. One thing I didn't hear you mention was about the tubing at the scale end. Doesn't it have to be open?
@southerningenuity4458
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it has to be open so the water can flow freely. Thanks for watching!
@armorvestrus4119
7 ай бұрын
Most people hold their thumb over it until they reach the point and then let the water rise or fall and take the reading.
Where did you get the t-track from?
@southerningenuity4458
2 жыл бұрын
My dad gave it to me. It was in some scrap metal discarded by a company he worked for years ago. Thanks for watching!
Volume is low fyi
@southerningenuity4458
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that after I uploaded it. But thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.
Welcome to flat earth water is level and yet you believe you live on a bendy water ball!
@southerningenuity4458
18 күн бұрын
Hmmm….not quite sure how to respond to that…..but thanks for watching.
Very annoying crappy music noise playing over the video, get rid of it please.
@southerningenuity4458
5 ай бұрын
Wow, I can’t imagine how much better you’re gonna sleep tonight having gotten that off your chest. Thanks for watching!
@bradpenrod6181
Ай бұрын
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What a smart man. Is that arc welding aluminum?
@southerningenuity4458
10 ай бұрын
All the welding was on steel. Thanks for watching!