How to use the easiest levelling instrument (Water level)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • This video will teach you how to use water level for the transfer of level and how to check for error

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  • @DB-cx6cb
    @DB-cx6cb 2 года назад +38

    This is how Egyptian’s constructed precious buildings that stand today. As a 70 year old and working in a Plumbing union for 45 years I watched some of the old timer’s use this laying tile on hospital’s and high rise buildings. Thanks for educating those who want accuracy. I have witnessed Lazer failures due to calibration on job sites that have been costly to those trusting Lazer’s. They are great and efficient until the calibration gets off. Water levels are full proof.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  2 года назад +2

      Thank you

    • @franciscotorres5780
      @franciscotorres5780 Год назад +4

      Una pregunta ,los egipcios tenían mangueras,? 🤔🙄 creo que no , entonces como era el sistema que utilizaron, disculpe mi ignorancia ,y gracias por leer mi comentario,👍🕊️🙏😇

    • @williammetzo5407
      @williammetzo5407 Год назад +1

      Exactly 💯%. I've been using this system many yrs.(iam older than you). It works great for concrete forms. If the concrete is level, the building is level. If the foundation is off, the building is off!!! Get it???

    • @e4d578
      @e4d578 Год назад +1

      Ancient Egyptians had clear plastic/acrylic tubing? That's amazing how advanced they were. I wonder how they made clear plastic tubing way back then. You mean water levels are "fool" proof, not "full."

    • @MargitDahlin
      @MargitDahlin Год назад

      You don't need a tube for level with water over long distances possible to make a small trench and fill it with water and set your reference points in each ends /corners.
      They probably leveled up two boards and aimed them like a gunsight for a third board further away and put the level mark and run a string between.

  • @dziggy983
    @dziggy983 Год назад +7

    I have learned this from my father (I am 40 now)....It is easy and usefull. Thank for the video. Greetings from Serbia.

  • @stevenm3141
    @stevenm3141 Год назад +25

    This is very good to use if you forget to bring the Lazer . It's something that old builders would use in the past but younger ones don't know about! Good to pass on to the new generation. Very valuable.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Год назад +1

      Just as supposed

    • @Antiluls
      @Antiluls Год назад

      What about just using a Mason cord/rope with a hangable water level. Id assume its a lot quicker. I mean it you need to go around corners you could just mark your reference level at the corner and apply tension at the corner and transfer to the point where youd like to mark your height.
      I assume the Water level the both of you used will be slightly more accurate but I think for the most projects a few mm's would not be all too tragic.
      I've never used this technique before, however it is fascinating to see how resourceful our ancestors were in an era before the introduction of modern amenities.

    • @leonlowenstadter9223
      @leonlowenstadter9223 Год назад +1

      The cool part is that you can use this in bright sunlight as well as around corners...

    • @Maxim.Teleguz
      @Maxim.Teleguz 8 месяцев назад

      Level earth equals level earth

  • @kruger-w
    @kruger-w Год назад +7

    I've used a water level many times while doing stonework.
    A very good explanation

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 Год назад +6

    Great video … a quick tip, put a couple of drops of liquid soap in the water before you fill the line the coefficient of friction will be lowered and the bubbles are easier to remove. The level is achieved quicker as well.🤠👍🔨

  • @deanwitt8810
    @deanwitt8810 Год назад +5

    Useful tip. Clear explanation and good demonstration without wasting lots of extra time.👍

  • @frederickvanpelt6393
    @frederickvanpelt6393 Год назад +20

    I've used this method for laying out ceiling grid. I didn't have a long enough piece of clear tubing so I used a garden hose with 1' pieces of clear tubing at both ends, held in place by clamps, and it worked great.

  • @djttv
    @djttv Год назад +4

    Wow, I used that method for a foundation. Works great - as long as there are no air bubbles, as you said.

  • @johnjohnson5116
    @johnjohnson5116 Год назад +3

    Great video very useful very simple. Greetings from California.

  • @stevenrobertson4470
    @stevenrobertson4470 Год назад +38

    When using a thin tube like this, the water often doesn't level exactly. To avoid this, put a little dish washing liquid in the container and mix it up before putting it in the tube. You should see much more accurate results! Dishwashing soap reduces water surface tension and makes water "wetter"!

    • @robbyf5885
      @robbyf5885 Год назад +3

      I use vodka.

    • @e4d578
      @e4d578 Год назад +4

      @h2s142 Why shoudn't you add soap? It reduces surface tension. It isn't for ease of sight, which is why you were mentioning food coloring.

    • @Davidlouis3
      @Davidlouis3 5 месяцев назад +1

      Creates bubbles

    • @stevenrobertson4470
      @stevenrobertson4470 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@Davidlouis3 yes it does! I haven't experimented with reducing the quantity of soap to the bare minimum required, but even then, may still have bubbles. Water is cheapest, but I never thought of using Vodka or diesel fuel! Need something with very low viscosity.

    • @4Dermish
      @4Dermish 11 дней назад

      Already stated in the video.

  • @centexan
    @centexan Год назад +6

    I've used water levels several times when building decks. So easy to use. But you've got to pay attention to what you're doing.

  • @rigginsmerc
    @rigginsmerc Год назад +2

    I've seen the Afghanis use these to great effect building large septic tanks and grade for drainage. Great stuff.

  • @carlosmunoz7934
    @carlosmunoz7934 Год назад +2

    Good explanation! My brother ! I’m African/ Puertorican. Last name Yambó

  • @KipshakForging
    @KipshakForging Год назад

    Great 👍👍👍😁🤝

  • @richardlewin9282
    @richardlewin9282 Год назад +3

    So simple yet so accurate 👍 TY

  • @Manirothengineer
    @Manirothengineer Год назад

    Wow so good👍👍

  • @Life_is_Awesome_Civil
    @Life_is_Awesome_Civil Год назад +2

    Very nice love from india

  • @int31cm
    @int31cm Год назад +1

    👍🏻 well done! Simpler is better!!

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 Год назад +1

    Nice one, thanks for an excellent explanation and demonstration, It's a thumbs-up and a sub from me.👍

  • @ashfakvohra9913
    @ashfakvohra9913 Год назад +1

    Good:Very Good information

  • @easypainterslondon
    @easypainterslondon Год назад

    great job good insight

  • @whatthehell2592
    @whatthehell2592 4 месяца назад

    I'm 66, used this method when I started in construction at 19.

  • @okodisimon8343
    @okodisimon8343 Год назад

    Perfect lesson

  • @derekparent752
    @derekparent752 6 месяцев назад

    Well not that long ago, 1980’s when I started as an electrician this is all the contractors used for installing T-bar, drop ceiling grids. I’m sure it’s been around for decades and centuries. Laser Levels have mostly replaced this method, but it is still popular in many area’s.

  • @toupapa23
    @toupapa23 Год назад +2

    Thanks for showing US it.

  • @mihaela9929
    @mihaela9929 Год назад +4

    Very userul. Thank you!

  • @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas
    @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas Год назад +2

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @seabiscuit1909
    @seabiscuit1909 Год назад

    Sir, to surly avoid bubbles issues, you can use bigger diameter tube

  • @GHAFFARMD
    @GHAFFARMD Год назад +1

    Good 👍

  • @trxtech3010
    @trxtech3010 2 года назад +4

    Great video.

  • @aswclassicsdorset1743
    @aswclassicsdorset1743 Год назад +5

    I remember using water levels in early 70s to set levels around corners

  • @jibranjilani1947
    @jibranjilani1947 Год назад +1

    You earned my subs

  • @9and7
    @9and7 Год назад

    That was awesome. Thank You!

  • @chamunorwachibanguza7902
    @chamunorwachibanguza7902 Год назад

    Thank you for the video

  • @photodoc100
    @photodoc100 2 года назад +3

    Your wearing flip flops and a $100 shirt 🙃
    Great video mate 🇦🇺👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @rayblazejko6908
    @rayblazejko6908 Год назад +1

    Can be done 1 man operation
    20 litre bucket almost full of water
    Fill clear hose and put one end in the bucket
    Weigh it down with a non porous item like a hammer
    Siphon the hose to eliminate all air bubbles
    The free end of clear tube will give the height of the water in bucket .
    Now measure up or down to finish height

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    @333movie Год назад

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  • @jasonnguyen5150
    @jasonnguyen5150 7 месяцев назад

    Doing this make sure outside temperature is not too high. Water can be expanded or formed bubbles in the tube.

  • @eduardoberrios7617
    @eduardoberrios7617 Год назад +3

    That's a very old method my grandfather used to used to measuring when ever we worked at a family house to be build

  • @bruceblunderfield5431
    @bruceblunderfield5431 Год назад

    This method is slower, but more accurate for the average man! Providing there is no bubbles inside? Level can be unlimited! A mile? Very accurate! 100 miles? Just as accurate!

  • @andrewiow6327
    @andrewiow6327 3 месяца назад

    Used water levels in early 70s to mark levels around corners

  • @matundazanyamari6263
    @matundazanyamari6263 10 месяцев назад

    What are we leveling?

  • @patty109109
    @patty109109 2 года назад +3

    Although more work these are very accurate (better than a laser level)!

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  2 года назад

      Thank you

    • @robertbutler8004
      @robertbutler8004 Год назад

      Laser level everyone can afford one get real.the video was done in a third world country and you were stupid enough to mention a laser level.

  • @kesterallex7473
    @kesterallex7473 11 месяцев назад

    On point

  • @rudyseloterio
    @rudyseloterio Год назад

    Thank you ❤

  • @xsitwalk-in4071
    @xsitwalk-in4071 2 месяца назад

    when folding the tube, it will give different levels.

  • @ShubhwayTry
    @ShubhwayTry Год назад

    thanku bro

  • @robertboykin1828
    @robertboykin1828 Год назад

    it don't work. I tried it. the water sticks inside until you jar, bump it to make it move. used it to install dropped sealing, got all screwed up. mabby a little dish soap will make it slide around inside better.

  • @didiercoquerel413
    @didiercoquerel413 Год назад

    Oh génial ils ont redécouvert le niveau d'eau. ..!

  • @mk810
    @mk810 11 месяцев назад

    And that’s why he’s the assistant.

  • @diaz5621
    @diaz5621 Год назад +1

    Use coloured water in transparent pipe.much easier to measure

  • @chrisclarke7828
    @chrisclarke7828 Год назад +3

    Much better tip, empty it after use because it will cloud over and you see nothing.

  • @johntoth3881
    @johntoth3881 Год назад

    Put a little food coloring in the water to make it easier to see.

  • @fatihayar365
    @fatihayar365 Год назад

    Thanks bro.

  • @WintJames
    @WintJames Год назад

    Another proof the earth is a Level & Immovable Plane!

  • @gbipit1
    @gbipit1 Год назад

    Would colored water help

    • @rogermosberger6856
      @rogermosberger6856 Год назад

      I have heard of using windshield washer fluid. The blue is easy to see, plus you can use the winter formula if you are working in an area prone to freeze.

  • @sivaprasadchitta4883
    @sivaprasadchitta4883 Год назад +1

    This is being used in India since very long time, enjoy it

  • @mbarshesh
    @mbarshesh Год назад

    The aliens have used this method when they built the pyramids in Egypt

  • @lubomirlokos3474
    @lubomirlokos3474 Год назад

    Miracle!!! In Africa they discovered a slob!!! What year is it today?

  • @marinekong235
    @marinekong235 Год назад

    Wasn't this technology used since the beginning of time - haha

  • @JamesHawkeYouTube
    @JamesHawkeYouTube Год назад +2

    Water finds its level all across the earth. Proof the earth is not a globe.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Год назад +2

      I agree with you

    • @JamesHawkeYouTube
      @JamesHawkeYouTube Год назад +1

      @@Constructionpoint great to see so many waking up to this truth. 👍

    • @zanicar4087
      @zanicar4087 Год назад

      Its bubble mechanics... last time I checked bubbles were spheres

    • @PeterLawton
      @PeterLawton Год назад

      The earth is a globe. I think you have concluded that the earth is flat, simply because you do not see how water would "find its level" while going around a sphere. You assume that if there were a way, you would see it, but you don't see it, so there is no way the earth is a globe.
      But the source of this contradiction is that you have not learned how both can be true: water finds it level AND the earth is a globe. There is a way, though. It takes a deep dive into math and physics to see the evidence clearly, or else a trip high into the atmosphere.

    • @derickchristensen3219
      @derickchristensen3219 Год назад

      ​@@PeterLawtonYou cannot measure the curve of the earth. It would be 8 inches per mile squared. Instead of regurgitating nonsense, go look for yourself. There's no visible curve no matter how high you go btw.

  • @Rickoanderson
    @Rickoanderson Год назад +4

    Watch out for air bubbles in line.

  • @shahjadichauhan4810
    @shahjadichauhan4810 Год назад

    I am india🇮🇳❤

  • @zagranichnaja_zhizn
    @zagranichnaja_zhizn Год назад +2

    if you colour this water, you can see it beter.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Год назад

      You are very correct I wish I did that, thank you for the reminder

    • @bertkutoob
      @bertkutoob Год назад

      It does - the first few times - but then (depending on what you used to colour it with) it stains the inside of the tube and makes it very difficult to see the meniscus.
      Food colouring is a disaster....

  • @Muhammadwaseembutt
    @Muhammadwaseembutt Год назад +1

    Hy budy
    I m also civil engineer and have my u tube channel

  • @mhamedziar1382
    @mhamedziar1382 Год назад

    شكرا

  • @Khankaka-u9y
    @Khankaka-u9y Год назад

    Can one man use it?

  • @guidomolinaroli8387
    @guidomolinaroli8387 Год назад

    Mio nonno lo faceva nel 1870.(e scoreggiava parecchio)

  • @osuclassof88
    @osuclassof88 Год назад

    Asians use this method all the time, especially in the villages.

  • @Maxim.Teleguz
    @Maxim.Teleguz 8 месяцев назад

    Level water, level earth

  • @barbaramei6271
    @barbaramei6271 Год назад

    Age of Aquarius ~ June bee

  • @jyothijayapal
    @jyothijayapal Год назад +2

    This method may not ba useful for long distances, because the Earth's surface is not flat.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Год назад +1

      Very true 😂

    • @jyothijayapal
      @jyothijayapal Год назад

      @@Constructionpoint 😂

    • @tinof5829
      @tinof5829 Год назад

      Yes it is! You mean to tell me and others that the earth is round!? Absurd!! LOL

    • @jyothijayapal
      @jyothijayapal Год назад

      @@tinof5829 Everyone know the earth is round, but usually assume the surface of water in a swimming pool is flat!

    • @derickchristensen3219
      @derickchristensen3219 Год назад

      There's no measurable curve

  • @NickorAndJooKeeler
    @NickorAndJooKeeler Год назад

    look dis pro fess shun all engine ear!

  • @joezie2609
    @joezie2609 Год назад +1

    😮😅❤

  • @zavugaderek3306
    @zavugaderek3306 Год назад

    No need to sip water what so ever. Just elevate one side which is in the water and lower to other as much as possible till atmospheric pressure is enough to create free flow through the tube. Why drink water into it when physics is real?

  • @docholidaythai
    @docholidaythai Год назад

  • @myname1137
    @myname1137 Год назад +1

    While there are tons of other reasons, this video gives another glimpse at and explains why African construction work is disastrous in general...

  • @ПЛИСоводство
    @ПЛИСоводство Год назад +1

    Фигасе у них там армирование.

  • @pedot6016
    @pedot6016 Год назад +1

    Poziom wody w rurce nie wskazuje wysokości normalnej nad poziom terenu - tak jak niwelator, a poziom ekwipotencjalny, kłaniają się wykłady na 1 roku studiów geodezji ;p

    • @wojtas-4
      @wojtas-4 Год назад

      No i co udowodniłeś?, to że jesteś zarozumialcem i bufonem.

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Год назад

      Very accurate

  • @SaidBelmahdi-ex2qr
    @SaidBelmahdi-ex2qr Год назад

    Le résultat n'est pas garantit.......

  • @marcosj.p.guimaraes3306
    @marcosj.p.guimaraes3306 Год назад

    Eu levo a minha mangueira de nível (vazia)para casa todos os dias...e "trago" cheia de tatuzinho 😋🇧🇷👍.
    DRINK / DRANK / DRUNK

  • @Khankaka-u9y
    @Khankaka-u9y Год назад

    Water level using water bucket

  • @cambiteroswebmaster
    @cambiteroswebmaster Год назад

    Forgive my ignorance: If this is so, how does water bend around the planet? Don't we live in a round spinning ball full of bent water? 🌏🌍🌎🤔

    • @PeterLawton
      @PeterLawton Год назад

      Complete a college course in Physics 101 (plus all prerequisites), plus a little study of arches for good measure, and you will have the precise answer to your question. It's all too much to fit into a RUclips comment.

  • @stevefowler3398
    @stevefowler3398 Год назад

    Don't waste your time.
    A spirit level is cheap.

  • @maxs6580
    @maxs6580 Год назад

    Flath earth

  • @freefreepalestine360
    @freefreepalestine360 Год назад +1

    Earth is flat

  • @про-ц3у
    @про-ц3у Год назад

    Шланг вага

    • @wojtas-4
      @wojtas-4 Год назад

      Po Polsku szlauf waga

  • @Senses007-x8x
    @Senses007-x8x 3 месяца назад

    It is very easy to false this system and.................... all wrong

  • @diegonavaja804
    @diegonavaja804 Год назад

    Why is you ga/?😅

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @ACommenterOnYouTube Год назад

    Water level ... proving the Heliocentric model is BS

  • @puregold6379
    @puregold6379 Год назад +1

    Not so good at explaining 😢. You need to be a good teacher in construction!! A beginner can't understand your explanation!

  • @francescozauri1594
    @francescozauri1594 4 месяца назад

    Il principio dei vasi comunicanti è perfetto migliore di qualsiasi laser e viene usato ancora oggi in molti cantieri del mondo.

  • @georgethegenuis
    @georgethegenuis Год назад

    More proof the sea is level and the earth is FLAT STATIONARY!

  • @robertkat
    @robertkat Год назад

    Old, old, been done 80 years ago.

  • @siulchalo-mb1yk
    @siulchalo-mb1yk Год назад +2

    Yeah thats the Mèxican way 100% the best

  • @jerryjuliangutierrez7536
    @jerryjuliangutierrez7536 Год назад

    😂😂😂😂smh what a joke