u/surfingbaer

I’ve had nothing but problems with the battery operated timer for this zone so for the last year I’ve been turning the solenoid by hand. It’s become very difficult to do this with a wet hand and I need a solution. Tried replacing with a 1/4 turn valve but it’s about 1” too long. I’d like to keep the manifold in case I ever find a way to run power for a real timer.

What options do I have?
Thank you in advance!

Bought the red board (shaped in 2018) used directly from the shaper and it’s been my go-to in small surf for the past 3yrs. Decided to get a new one from him of the same model 1” longer.
-Maker boards from Kihei, Maui. Amazing buying experience.

Queens ants are outnumbering the workers 2to1. What’s causing this?

Started with 3queens, a dozen workers and a couple eggs, taken from an electrical outlet I was replacing.

So during the renovations 20yrs ago they covered the concrete planter boxes in what I believe is a 5/16 (wtf) cement board. It had level 3 finish but now nail pops and joints are visible. I have this patch to do and I’m thinking 1/4 durock and construction adhesive to bond it to the wall.

So my question is, will this work and what do I use to fill in the joints.

Thanks for the help!