Congrats on building the new EarthTainer IIIs. Let me know if there are any confusing instructions so that I can make the Guide even better.
I am sure you will be VERY happy with installing the AWS!!
The water level will come up about 1/4" higher than the bottom of the plastic "bell". There is no "correct" height of the water in the EarthTainer. Keeping the water consistently available is the important factor. The AWS does this perfectly.
As a further suggestion, I run the AWS off a dedicated 1/2" water line with a timer, which I set to open for 30 minutes in the morning, and for another 30 minutes in the evening. I do this in the case that a water line off one of the 1/4" lines may come off while I am on a trip, and with the main 1/2" master line hooked up through the timer, then I know the wasted water will be gated at 60 minutes only.
Just an extra "fail-safe" method to minimize any potential wasted water.
Raybo
