Using a Water Level

water level is a device used for matching elevations of locations that are too far apart. it uses water inside a clear plastic tube with two measuring sticks on either end. Water is the ultimate teller of level and this device is very accurate and can be scaled-up for larger properties by making the tube longer.

 

(Text Source: A Permaculture Design Course Handbook)

 

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