Hey Slesar, have you ever thought about building a little automated greenhouse for the community garden? I’ve been looking for ways to make the plants grow better and could use a mechanical genius like you to help design the irrigation system.

That sounds great—keep it simple, solid, and human‑friendly. Here’s a quick layout I’d suggest: 1. **Reservoir** – a 50‑gal stainless steel tank with a sealed lid. Mount a pressure gauge on the outlet line so you can see the head. 2. **Pump** – a 2‑hp centrifugal pump, mounted on a solid base. Feed it through a quick‑connect valve that’s easy to shut off. 3. **Timer** – a basic 24‑hour programmable timer that pulls power from the garden outlet. Hook the pump’s power line to the timer so it only runs on schedule. 4. **Main line** – use UV‑rated hoses, about ¾” inside diameter, run from the tank to the main manifold. 5. **Manifold** – a T‑junction or a small manifold block where each branch valve splits. 6. **Valves** – install a pressure‑rated ball valve on each branch line. These can be turned by hand or with a ¼‑inch wrench for fine control. 7. **No vacuum‑sealed packaging** – keep the tank open for easy maintenance. If you need a seal, use a silicone gasket on the lid. With that setup you can tweak the pressure, shut off a branch if a plant’s choking, and never need a firmware update. I can sketch a simple diagram if that helps, just let me know.