A complete leak detection kit to help protect a basement area or other vulnerable area in the home such as laundry rooms, central heating systems or other water pipes, from unexpected water leaks. Including a LeakStop alarm panel, connection cables, 3 metre sensor tape and optional shutoff valve (sizes available between 1/2″ and 2″). Step 5 – Mark Level Points – Before you start marking, the fluid in the pipe will not be flat, it will be concave as in the image below. You should agree with your help whether you are marking at the low point of the concave or the high point Fresh water and waste tank level kit from CBE consisting of a tank test panel with coloured LED indicators, tank probes and wiring harness. This kit is ideal if you are retro-fitting a water tank or if you don’t have a level monitoring facility as part of your 12V control system. The LEDs light up when the test button is pressed and indicate FULL, 2/3, 1/3 and RESERVE.

But what if you need to level items such as fence posts over a long distance, or indeed around corners, obstacles or other structures. If you don’t have funds for an expensive laser level or tool that can do this this is where the water level comes into its own. Read on to find out about this fantastic tool. What is a Water Level? The tube is then filled with water, except for a few inches at either end and they will both settle at the same level regardless of how close or far they are apart. Toolty Water Level Gauge Kit is used for leveling points that are far apart. Measuring tubes with a readable scale are made out of durable plastic (PVC). Tight plugs prevent the outflow of water at the place of measurements. When it comes to making your own water level, the type of tube is of high importance. You will need to ensure that it’s the correct length for your needs, so 50 – 70 feet should suffice and a diameter of 8 – 10mm will give enough movement for the water and allow a level to be clearly seen. Put on the end plugs. They will prevent an outflow of water to the place of measurements. After reaching the measurement levels, remove the plugs.A water level is exactly what it sounds, it’s a form of level that utilises a principle of physics that water will always find its own level wherever it is placed. Tip water onto an uneven floor and it will always find the low spots for you. Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected. Note: If using with tanks of a shallower depth than 400mm, the probe can be cut down to suit as follows: Using water as a level in this manner has been done for many thousands of years and by many ancient civilizations including the Egyptians when building the pyramids so in terms of being a trustworthy method, it’s about as good and reliable as it gets.

Step 2 – Hold to Second Object – Holding your finger over the top of the tube, take the other end down to the object where you need to mark a level and hold in a "near enough" position towards the top of the object Fill the hose with water almost completely (leave columns of air about 5-10 cm long at the hose ends), while trying to prevent air bubbles from entering the hose. Making sure things are level before they are fixed is an essential job for both DIY’ers and trade professionals alike and normally this is done using a spirit or laser level. Step 3 – Fill Tube – Using a second pair of hands, have them hold both ends of the tube upright. Take the funnel and push it into one end of the tube and then pour the water from the container to fill it. Don’t fill all the way to the top, leave roughly 2 – 3 inches at either end. Once filled, hold them up together and they should both be at the same level

Before you can actually start levelling items with your water level you will first have to make it, if you’re not buying one. Follow the steps below to do so: The only issues arise when external influences such as wind and the similar come into play as this causes water to move and thus upsets any levels. Tools and Products Needed for a Water Level Step 2 – Prepare Water – Fill A suitable sized jug with water and add several drops of food colouring to to dye it. This will help to make it more visible in the tube Some insurance companies now offer discounts to those whos homes have water leak detection installed, particularly when insurance claims have been submitted for water damage before, so it’s worth mentioning to your insurance company if you have one fitted.

Step 3 – Allow to Settle – Before any marking can take place, allow the water level to completely settle so remove your thumb or bung from the end of the tube and let it level off until there is no movement at all The job of marking is best done between 2 people so that both ends can be marked, so bear this in mind. To save the job of making your own, you can actually buy a pre-made water level from most DIY stores such as the one below. However it is likely that it will cost a bit more than making one yourself.Yes, you can continue to return items as normal as long as you follow the government guidelines about leaving your house. In case of water loss, refill and adjust the device. Colours on images on different devices may vary. We cannot guarantee an exact match of the colour to the product.