Water level do it yourself - how to make a spirit level

All construction specialists (literally from a bricklayer to an electrician) often use a water level (level) in their work. It is not necessary to go to the store to buy it, a much needed tool can be made independently, the main thing is to understand the principle of its operation. The basis of the manufacture of the water level is well known to us from school the law of communicating vessels, which is recommended to be used during construction work. Otherwise, you simply can not perform the measurements correctly.

We suggest that you try to make the water level yourself, but before proceeding to its production, you will have to familiarize yourself with the theory.

Manufacturing Process

The main part of the water level is the hose. At the same time, it is not necessary to additionally use transparent flasks that you have seen more than once in ready-made models of levels sold in building materials stores, since at low temperatures the hose from these flasks usually flies off, and it is rather inconvenient to draw water into the flasks ( extra bubbles).

Select the hose diameter

Transparent polyethylene hose

So that’s all necessary for the manufacture of water level? You only need ordinary tap water and a clear, thick-walled polyethylene hose that will not break when bent. It is in such a hose that water moves freely and quickly along the entire length, and in a hose of small diameter water flows slowly, and you have to wait for a long time when the level is established and you can put a mark (besides, the water level in such a tube is poorly visible ). The most important problem of a thin hose is the smallest air bubbles formed during its filling with water.

It is best to use a hose with a diameter of 1.2 to 1.5 cm for the manufacture of a hydraulic level.

Over time, the hose starts to cloud, and as a result, the visibility of the water level inside will deteriorate. Ultraviolet polyethylene is destructive.

Determine the length of the hose

Select the length of the hose

The length of the hose must be selected based on the size of the room. Usually the length of the rooms is equal to the length of the floor slabs, that is, approximately six meters. Therefore, the maximum length of the hose used to make the water level can be no more than ten meters. If the hose is short, then you have to make transitions, and this increases the likelihood of errors.

Fill the resulting homemade level slowly with tap water. Carefully ensure that no air bubbles form. If you notice their appearance, then wait for a while until the air is out. This rule must be observed so that the results of water level measurements made by your hands are accurate.

Application in practice

Application of the water level

It is difficult for one to work with a hydro level, builders are better able to perform measurements together. The technology is approximately as follows. To the previously marked initial mark (say, one meter away from the floor), the first worker applies the end of the level, and at the same time the second combines the opposite end of the tube with the new mark point.

Applying a level using the example of a floor tie

Water is at the second end of the tube and should show the exact level which will need to be noted with a pencil. Such marks are applied in each of the corners of the room. Then, using a tape measure, you can refine the measurements and make further calculations.

How to use the water level

As you can see, it’s very easy to make the water level, even interesting, plus In addition, you still reduce the money spent on the acquisition of the required instrument.

Video

The following video shows an example of using a self-made water level without flasks: