How to use the easiest levelling instrument (Water level)

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • 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 Před rokem +35

    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  Před rokem +1

      Thank you

    • @franciscotorres5780
      @franciscotorres5780 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před 9 měsíci

      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 Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @stevenm3141
    @stevenm3141 Před rokem +24

    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  Před rokem +1

      Just as supposed

    • @Antiluls
      @Antiluls Před rokem

      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 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @Maxim.Teleguz
      @Maxim.Teleguz Před 2 měsíci

      Level earth equals level earth

  • @kruger-w
    @kruger-w Před rokem +7

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

  • @frederickvanpelt6393
    @frederickvanpelt6393 Před rokem +17

    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.

  • @stevenrobertson4470
    @stevenrobertson4470 Před rokem +19

    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"!

    • @h2s142
      @h2s142 Před 10 měsíci

      Do not put soap in a water level ever, you can add food coloring thou.

    • @robbyf5885
      @robbyf5885 Před 10 měsíci

      I use vodka.

    • @e4d578
      @e4d578 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@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.

  • @dziggy983
    @dziggy983 Před rokem +7

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

  • @deanwitt8810
    @deanwitt8810 Před rokem +5

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

  • @centexan
    @centexan Před rokem +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.

  • @djttv
    @djttv Před rokem +3

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

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 Před rokem +5

    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.🤠👍🔨

  • @rigginsmerc
    @rigginsmerc Před rokem +2

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

  • @richardlewin9282
    @richardlewin9282 Před rokem +3

    So simple yet so accurate 👍 TY

  • @int31cm
    @int31cm Před rokem +1

    👍🏻 well done! Simpler is better!!

  • @9and7
    @9and7 Před rokem

    That was awesome. Thank You!

  • @mihaela9929
    @mihaela9929 Před rokem +4

    Very userul. Thank you!

  • @aswclassicsdorset1743
    @aswclassicsdorset1743 Před rokem +5

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

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 Před rokem +1

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

  • @johnjohnson5116
    @johnjohnson5116 Před rokem +3

    Great video very useful very simple. Greetings from California.

  • @user-qt4tf6xh2g
    @user-qt4tf6xh2g Před rokem

    Great 👍👍👍😁🤝

  • @toupapa23
    @toupapa23 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for showing US it.

  • @MrShow-h9f
    @MrShow-h9f Před rokem

    Wow so good👍👍

  • @easypainterslondon
    @easypainterslondon Před 9 měsíci

    great job good insight

  • @carlosmunoz7934
    @carlosmunoz7934 Před rokem +2

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

  • @chamunorwachibanguza7902

    Thank you for the video

  • @Life_is_Awesome_Civil
    @Life_is_Awesome_Civil Před 11 měsíci +2

    Very nice love from india

  • @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas
    @AnthonyDibiaseIdeas Před rokem +2

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @seabiscuit1909
    @seabiscuit1909 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @trxtech3010
    @trxtech3010 Před rokem +4

    Great video.

  • @okodisimon8343
    @okodisimon8343 Před 7 měsíci

    Perfect lesson

  • @jasonnguyen5150
    @jasonnguyen5150 Před měsícem

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

  • @jibranjilani1947
    @jibranjilani1947 Před rokem +1

    You earned my subs

  • @eduardoberrios7617
    @eduardoberrios7617 Před rokem +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

  • @ashfakvohra9913
    @ashfakvohra9913 Před rokem +1

    Good:Very Good information

  • @rudyseloterio
    @rudyseloterio Před rokem

    Thank you ❤

  • @fatihayar365
    @fatihayar365 Před rokem

    Thanks bro.

  • @matundazanyamari6263
    @matundazanyamari6263 Před 3 měsíci

    What are we leveling?

  • @mk810
    @mk810 Před 5 měsíci

    And that’s why he’s the assistant.

  • @GHAFFARMD
    @GHAFFARMD Před rokem +1

    Good 👍

  • @patty109109
    @patty109109 Před rokem +3

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

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Před rokem

      Thank you

    • @robertbutler8004
      @robertbutler8004 Před rokem

      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.

  • @robertboykin1828
    @robertboykin1828 Před rokem

    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.

  • @kesterallex7473
    @kesterallex7473 Před 4 měsíci

    On point

  • @diaz5621
    @diaz5621 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Use coloured water in transparent pipe.much easier to measure

  • @chrisclarke7828
    @chrisclarke7828 Před rokem +3

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

  • @rayblazejko6908
    @rayblazejko6908 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @didiercoquerel413
    @didiercoquerel413 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @Arjun1233
    @Arjun1233 Před rokem

    thanku bro

  • @bruceblunderfield5431

    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!

  • @myname1137
    @myname1137 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @johntoth3881
    @johntoth3881 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @guysullivan9738
    @guysullivan9738 Před rokem +4

    Watch out for air bubbles in line.

  • @mhamedziar1382
    @mhamedziar1382 Před rokem

    شكرا

  • @photodoc100
    @photodoc100 Před rokem +3

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

  • @sivaprasadchitta4883
    @sivaprasadchitta4883 Před rokem +1

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

  • @WintJames
    @WintJames Před rokem

    Another proof the earth is a Level & Immovable Plane!

  • @mbarshesh
    @mbarshesh Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @guidomolinaroli8387
    @guidomolinaroli8387 Před rokem

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

  • @zagranichnaja_zhizn
    @zagranichnaja_zhizn Před rokem +2

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

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Před rokem

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

    • @bertkutoob
      @bertkutoob Před rokem

      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....

  • @JamesHawkeYouTube
    @JamesHawkeYouTube Před rokem +2

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

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Před rokem +2

      I agree with you

    • @JamesHawkeYouTube
      @JamesHawkeYouTube Před rokem +1

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

    • @zanicar4087
      @zanicar4087 Před rokem

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

    • @PeterLawton
      @PeterLawton Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@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.

  • @333movie
    @333movie Před 11 měsíci

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  • @gbipit1
    @gbipit1 Před rokem

    Would colored water help

    • @rogermosberger6856
      @rogermosberger6856 Před rokem

      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.

  • @marinekong235
    @marinekong235 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @joezie2609
    @joezie2609 Před rokem +1

    😮😅❤

  • @user-kz4dc7jd4q
    @user-kz4dc7jd4q Před rokem

    Can one man use it?

  • @lubomirlokos3474
    @lubomirlokos3474 Před rokem

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

  • @NickorAndJooKeeler
    @NickorAndJooKeeler Před 11 měsíci

    look dis pro fess shun all engine ear!

  • @docholidaythai
    @docholidaythai Před rokem

  • @ПЛИСоводство

    Фигасе у них там армирование.

  • @Maxim.Teleguz
    @Maxim.Teleguz Před 2 měsíci

    Level water, level earth

  • @Muhammadwaseembutt
    @Muhammadwaseembutt Před rokem +1

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

  • @barbaramei6271
    @barbaramei6271 Před rokem

    Age of Aquarius ~ June bee

  • @osuclassof88
    @osuclassof88 Před rokem

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

  • @shahjadichauhan4810
    @shahjadichauhan4810 Před 5 měsíci

    I am india🇮🇳❤

  • @zavugaderek3306
    @zavugaderek3306 Před rokem

    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?

  • @SaidBelmahdi-ex2qr
    @SaidBelmahdi-ex2qr Před rokem

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

  • @marcosj.p.guimaraes3306

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

  • @pedot6016
    @pedot6016 Před rokem +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

  • @jyothijayapal
    @jyothijayapal Před rokem +2

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

    • @Constructionpoint
      @Constructionpoint  Před rokem

      Very true 😂

    • @jyothijayapal
      @jyothijayapal Před rokem

      @@Constructionpoint 😂

    • @tinof5829
      @tinof5829 Před rokem

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

    • @jyothijayapal
      @jyothijayapal Před rokem

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

    • @derickchristensen3219
      @derickchristensen3219 Před 10 měsíci

      There's no measurable curve

  • @user-kz4dc7jd4q
    @user-kz4dc7jd4q Před rokem

    Water level using water bucket

  • @cambiteroswebmaster
    @cambiteroswebmaster Před rokem

    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 Před 10 měsíci

      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 CZcams comment.

  • @maxs6580
    @maxs6580 Před rokem

    Flath earth

  • @stevefowler3398
    @stevefowler3398 Před rokem

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

  • @user-fp7ku1wj7s
    @user-fp7ku1wj7s Před rokem

    Шланг вага

  • @freefreepalestine360
    @freefreepalestine360 Před rokem +1

    Earth is flat

  • @diegonavaja804
    @diegonavaja804 Před rokem

    Why is you ga/?😅

  • @puregold6379
    @puregold6379 Před rokem +1

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

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @ACommenterOnYouTube Před 10 měsíci

    Water level ... proving the Heliocentric model is BS

  • @georgeaugustus777
    @georgeaugustus777 Před rokem

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

  • @robertkat
    @robertkat Před rokem

    Old, old, been done 80 years ago.

  • @siulchalo-mb1yk
    @siulchalo-mb1yk Před rokem +2

    Yeah thats the Mèxican way 100% the best

  • @jerryjuliangutierrez7536

    😂😂😂😂smh what a joke