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Introduction and Problem Identification

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Water level

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The video introduces the problem of needing to know if two points, such as the bottom of siding on different sides of a house, are at the same elevation. The solution proposed is to use a water level. The creator then picks up a length of clear tubing, which is the main component of the water level.

Goal: Understand the need for an accurate elevation transfer tool

Tools and materials

  • Clear Tubing — The main component of the water level for observing water level

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How do I know if the bottom of this siding is at the same elevation as that siding? With water. Let's get after it. Step one, fill your hose with water. Your hose is going to have a bunch of bubbles in it and that's going to throw off your level. So, you want to get those bubbles out. Once you have your hose filled with water, put one end in a bucket and drop the other end on the ground and that'll get all your air bubbles out. Okay, now once you have all your air bubbles out, pick your hose up, plug the end, grab your other end. After you got all the bubbles out, you want to

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