Reed level

A reed level is an Arabian invention used for determining the level in construction.

It involves creating a hole through a long, straight reed and pouring water into its center.

The reed is considered level when the flow of water out of both sides is equal.

[1] This device serves the same purpose as a spirit level.

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Water is poured into the center top of the reed grass. The total amount of water, as illustrated by A (100%) , needs to be equally distributed across B 1 and B 2 . Equal output at both sides indicates that the reed is horizontally leveled .