Using a 4ft Stanley fatmax level. If always appearing on the center bubble (the largest one) is that all that matters? The two end bubbles are off even when the center bubble is dead center between the two lines. Could the ends be close to a line vs dead center be a problem while the center bubble is always dead center?
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boojumsnark25
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Center one should be all that matters...if the tank is filled, you can also use the water level within the frame of the tank as reference. As long as the difference in water level on one end of the tank to the other (either side to side or front to back) is not perceptible, you're okay.
billdogg
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I find level for any new tank by doing it that way. Fill it up a few inches and measure from the top of the stand to the water level at all four corners. I find this especially handy with large tanks - I don't have a 6' level, so my only option with my 150 was this method.
hth
In your case the center bubble should be all that matters.
The above quote reminds me of an old water level for hanging acoustical ceilings. Fill a tube with water / take one end to wall and place water level in tube were you want ceilings elevation. Then take other end of tube and mark where water level is in tube.
Luckily now a days its all done with lasers.
Flagg37
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The only physically possible way for all three bubbles to be even remotely close to being level is if you place the level on its face. This is not an ideal way to check for level. Flip the level so it's on its side and only use the middle bubble to check for level. The two end bubbles are for checking if something is level vertically (like a door). If you're trying to level the stand you'll want it to be level both left to right, front to back, and even diagonally. It sounds like you're pretty level left to right but may not be front to back. You'll need to use shims or leveling feet depending on the stand, surface of your floor, and how much out of level it is.
+1 on using the water level in your tank.
If using a box beam or any other kind of spirit level, the other thing to check is the accuracy of the level itself. Cheaper levels are easy to knock out of whack. To check for accuracy, find the position of the bubble with the level on a relatively level surface, and then flip the level end-for-end or even top-for-bottom. The bubble should be in the same place every time. If it isn't, the level needs to be recalibrated - some models let you do that, others don't.
If using a box beam or any other kind of spirit level, the other thing to check is the accuracy of the level itself. Cheaper levels are easy to knock out of whack. To check for accuracy, find the position of the bubble with the level on a relatively level surface, and then flip the level end-for-end or even top-for-bottom. The bubble should be in the same place every time. If it isn't, the level needs to be recalibrated - some models let you do that, others don't.
