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Alfonse: /* Fluid storage */ SA adds lots more unbarrellable fluids.

2024-12-09T18:30:32Z

Fluid storage: SA adds lots more unbarrellable fluids.

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	* [[Fluid wagon]]: effectively 2 storage tanks, but can be moved by rail.		* [[Fluid wagon]]: effectively 2 storage tanks, but can be moved by rail.
	* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.		* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
	* [[Barrel]]s: ~~most~~ fluids in the game ~~(except for [[Steam]])~~ can be put into items that hold 50 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.		* [[Barrel]]s: many fluids in the game can be put into items that hold 50 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item, and fluid can be extracted from them at the destination.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

BananaBeak at 16:52, 9 December 2024

2024-12-09T16:52:45Z

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	* [[Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.		* [[Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.
	* [[Fluid wagon]]: effectively 1 storage ~~tank~~, but can be moved by rail.		* [[Fluid wagon]]: effectively 2 storage tanks, but can be moved by rail.
	* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.		* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
	* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 50 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.		* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 50 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.

Bilka: both. both categories is good

2023-09-29T11:45:46Z

both. both categories is good

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	* [[Stack]]		* [[Stack]]

	{{C\|Storage{{!}}#Storage}}		{{C\|Logistics{{!}}#Storage}} {{C\|Storage{{!}}#Storage}}

Bilka: Storage page does belong in Storage category

2023-09-29T11:37:26Z

Storage page does belong in Storage category

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	* [[Stack]]		* [[Stack]]

	{{C\|~~Logistics~~{{!}}#Storage}}		{{C\|Storage{{!}}#Storage}}

Ickputzdirwech: category

2023-09-24T16:41:39Z

TheBloke: Update reference to number of items per belt to 8 per belt /* Simple buffers */

2019-03-05T13:34:49Z

Update reference to number of items per belt to 8 per belt Simple buffers

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	* [[belt transport system\|Belts]]		* [[belt transport system\|Belts]]
	: Belts store ~~about 72~~ items per 10 belts when both sides of the belt are used.		: Belts store 80 items per 10 belts when both sides of the belt are used.
	* [[Chests]]		* [[Chests]]
	: Chests can be used to create larger buffers of items.		: Chests can be used to create larger buffers of items.

Bilka: /* Fluid storage */ 0.16

2018-03-06T15:47:06Z

Fluid storage: 0.16

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	Fluids are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:		Fluids are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:

	* [[~~Storage_tank\|~~Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.		* [[Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.
	* [[~~Fluid_wagon\|~~Fluid wagon]]: effectively ~~a set of 3~~ storage ~~tanks~~.		* [[Fluid wagon]]: effectively 1 storage tank, but can be moved by rail.
	* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.		* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
	* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold ~~250~~ units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.		* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 50 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Bilka: formatting, removed outdated examples

2017-12-23T19:35:58Z

formatting, removed outdated examples

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}''Storage'' is the concept of '''storing items'''. It is not always necessary to store large quantities of items, since they are often an intermediate product that can be passed from its production machine to machines that consume them without any intermittent dedicated storage facilities.

	''Storage'' is the concept of '''storing items'''. It is not always necessary to store large quantities of items, since they are often an intermediate product that can be passed from its production machine to machines that consume them without any intermittent dedicated storage facilities.


	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	== Fluid storage ==		== Fluid storage ==
			{{Main\|Fluid system}}
	''Main ~~article: [[~~Fluid system]]

	Fluids are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:		Fluids are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:
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	* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.		* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
	* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 250 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.		* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 250 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.

	~~== Examples/Discussion ==~~

	* [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6667 Belt buffers]
	* [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8378 network monitored resource buffer + autosorter]
	* [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23797 Using a Cargo Car as a Buffer]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Pelia: Touchups.

2017-12-23T12:48:38Z

Touchups.

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}

	''Storage'' is the concept of '''storing items'''. ~~Under normal circumstances, it's unnecessary~~ to store ~~many different types~~ of items~~. Instead~~, ~~the player should keep items flowing by passing them as fast as possible/affordable~~ from production ~~step~~ to ~~the next step to create higher level items, instead of storing~~ them.		''Storage'' is the concept of '''storing items'''. It is not always necessary to store large quantities of items, since they are often an intermediate product that can be passed from its production machine to machines that consume them without any intermittent dedicated storage facilities.


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	== Fluid storage ==		== Fluid storage ==

	[[~~Fluid_system\|~~Fluid]]s are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:		''Main article: [[Fluid system]]

			Fluids are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:

	* [[Storage_tank\|Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.		* [[Storage_tank\|Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.
	* [[Fluid_wagon\|Fluid wagon]]: effectively a set of 3 storage tanks.		* [[Fluid_wagon\|Fluid wagon]]: effectively a set of 3 storage tanks.
	* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.		* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
	* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into ~~barrels~~ that hold 250 units of fluid each. ~~Barreling a fluid effectively converts it into an items, making it possible to storage and transport it with the same infrastructure used for~~ other ~~items~~.		* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into items that hold 250 units of fluid each. Barrels can be handled like any other item.

	== Examples/Discussion ==		== Examples/Discussion ==

H0lyD4wg: Fluid storage: added note about storing fluids.

2017-09-26T07:26:13Z

Fluid storage: added note about storing fluids.

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	* Machine Buffer		* Machine Buffer
	: [[Assembling machine]]s and other production machines can hold a very small amount of items in their output slot. They will stop working until these items are emptied.		: [[Assembling machine]]s and other production machines can hold a very small amount of items in their output slot. They will stop working until these items are emptied.

			== Fluid storage ==

			[[Fluid_system\|Fluid]]s are not items, and have their own dedicated infrastructure. Fluid containers can only hold one type of fluid at a time, as opposed to item inventories that can hold stacks of different items. Fluids can be stored in one of the following:

			* [[Storage_tank\|Storage tank]]: the chest analogue for fluids. Holds up to 25,000 units of fluid.
			* [[Fluid_wagon\|Fluid wagon]]: effectively a set of 3 storage tanks.
			* [[Pipe]]: the transport belt analogue for fluids.
			* [[Barrel]]s: most fluids in the game (except for [[Steam]]) can be put into barrels that hold 250 units of fluid each. Barreling a fluid effectively converts it into an items, making it possible to storage and transport it with the same infrastructure used for other items.

	== Examples/Discussion ==		== Examples/Discussion ==

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	* [[Stack]]		* [[Stack]]

	{{C\|Storage}}		{{C\|Logistics{{!}}#Storage}}