Spirit levels

A level helps tdiscover the deviations of the surface from the horizontal or vertical. When a car is being repaired, this tool can be used, for example, when removing dents from the body or aligning the steering wheel after wheel angles have been adjusted.

Types of levels

• Bubble levels. They are easy tuse and have an affordable price. These are vessels filled with liquid and placed in a case, rectangular, as a rule. In most cases, there are twof them tdiscover deviations both from horizontal and vertical. Besides, there can be alsa vessel placed at an angle of 45 °, as a rule. Deviations are detected by the positions of the bubbles in the liquid. A subtype of a bubble level is a post level. This is a light and compact tool which is used when dealing with pipes.
• Water levels. These are made in the form of a hose connecting twflasks with scales on them. Each vessel has a cap. Devices of this type are alsinexpensive. They are usually used when working on outdoor construction sites and repair bays or in large buildings.
• Laser levels. These compact devices provide highly accurate readings. There are models with additional options like self-levelling or a built-in rangefinder. Laser levels are rather costly. They are usually mounted at a certain height with some auxiliary elements like straps or tripods.

Levels: maintenance tips

1. Use the tool only within the surrounding temperature range stated in the manual. Keep it away from heaters.
2. Try not texpose the level tmechanical impact. In particular, prevent it from falling from a height. Otherwise, tubes of a bubble level might break or components of a laser device might be damaged.
3. Be careful filling the flasks of a water level in order tavoid air bubbles: they can distort the readings.
4. When using a laser device, it is recommended twear protective goggles. Dnot direct the beam intpeople’s or animals’ eyes. Make sure foreign objects dnot obstruct it.

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