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WatrLevel is a patent-pending precision leveling and measuring tool available at the Builders Websource! "...the one tool every builder needs..."

Operating Instructions

Step 1: Remove cap & plug

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Step 2: Remove air bubbles (if needed)

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Step 3: Place jug (part 1)

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Step 4: Place jug (part 2)

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Step 5: Set reference point

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Step 6: Place & measure

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Instructions:

There are three basic uses for the WatrLevel; determine level, determine out-of-level, determine slope. Your WatrLevel will work better if you add a small amount of dishwashing soap to the water and food coloring. Allow the water to run through the tubing until all air bubbles are out. Also, if the WatrLevel is not used for some time, reset the stick to your original reference point before using (air bubbles can form).

  • DETERMINE LEVEL. Pick a reference point, this is the point where you’ll be leveling to. Place water jug such that the water level in the water jug is within the range of the measuring staff and the tubing will reach all areas you want leveled. Place the measuring staff next to (or on) the reference point (the point you want to level to) and move the knob until the zero matches the water level in the tube. Measure above or below the zero to the reference point and note the number (for example: 4 inches in the black). Take the measuring staff to the next point to be leveled, and match the zero to the water in the tube, measure to your reference point (in this case 4" in the black) and mark. This point is exactly level with the reference point.


  • DETERMINE OUT-OF-LEVEL. Pick a reference point, this is the point you’ll be comparing to. Place the water jug such that the water level in the water jug is within the range of the measuring staff and the tubing will reach all areas you want to check. Place the measuring staff next to (or on) the reference point (the point you want to check against) and move the knob until the zero matches the water level in the tube. Take the measuring staff to the next point to be checked and simply read the numerical value that corresponds to the level of the water in the tube. Readings in the red indicate that this spot is below your reference point, black indicates above.


  • DETERMINE SLOPE. Same as Determining level except you mark down (or up) according to how much slope you want. One-quarter inch per foot would mean that ten feet from your reference point you will mark 2.5" below your reference point  (zero).


  • Remember, once the water jug has been set do not move it! If you do, your original reference point will be lost.
 

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WatrLevel