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The '''pipe''' is the most basic method of distribution of fluids. It is commonly used to provide water from [[offshore pump]]s to [[boiler]]s and steam to [[steam engine]]s for power generation, and later on, [[crude oil]] and [[Oil processing|oil products]]. Unlike [[transport belts]], [[player]]s and [[enemies]] can't walk over them.
The '''pipe''' is the most basic method of distribution of fluids. It is commonly used to provide water from [[offshore pump]]s to [[boiler]]s and steam to [[steam engine]]s for power generation, and later on, [[crude oil]] and [[Oil processing|oil products]]. Unlike [[transport belts]], [[player]]s and [[enemies]] can't walk over them.


The flow rate in pipes is heavily dependent on differences of fluid levels in individual segments, more complete information on handling fluids can be found on the [[fluid system]] page. Attempting to build a pipe that would potentially mix two liquids will fail, as the pipe won't be placed. However, fluids may be mixed in other ways, so pipes can contain multiple fluids. Undesired fluid can be flushed from the pipe system by opening the pipe GUI and clicking the trash button next to the fluid. Fluids that are flushed from pipes are deleted permanently.
Comprehensive information on fluid distribution can be found on the [[fluid system]] page.


== Alternate recipes ==
Attempting to build a pipe that would potentially mix two liquids will fail, as the pipe won't be placed. Undesired fluid can be flushed from the pipe system by opening the pipe GUI and clicking the trash button next to the fluid. Fluids that are flushed from pipes are deleted permanently.


{| class="wikitable"
== Alternative recipes ==
! Process !! Research !! Building  !! Input !! Output
{{About/Space age}}
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Process !! Input !! Output !! Made in !! Required technology
|-
| {{icon|Casting pipe||}} Casting pipe
| {{icon|Time|1}} + {{icon|Molten iron|10}}
| {{icon|Pipe|1}}
| {{icon|Foundry|space-age=yes}}
| {{icontech|Foundry (research)|}} [[Foundry (research)]]
|-
|-
| {{SA}} {{imagelink|Casting pipe}} || {{imagelink|Foundry (research)}} || {{Icon|Foundry||}} || {{icon|Time|1}} + {{icon|Molten iron|10}} || {{icon|Pipe|1}}
|}
|}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights=175px widths=273px>
<gallery heights=175px widths=273px>
File:pipe_mix_deny.gif||Failed attempt to mix fluids. <small>(Pre 2.0)</small>
File:pipe_mix_deny.gif||Failed attempt to mix fluids.
File:Pipe_GUI.png|GUI of a pipe inside a fluid system containing mixed fluids.
File:Pipe_GUI.png|GUI of a pipe inside a fluid system containing water.
File:pipes_placement_gui.png|The GUI of liquids going through pipes when ready to place more pipes.
File:pipes_placement_gui.png|The GUI of liquids going through pipes when ready to place more pipes.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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== History ==
== History ==


{{history|2.0.0|
{{history|2.0.7|
* Pipes no longer follow a complex fluid flow algorithm, instead large chunks of pipe networks share a singular fill level, connections between which need to be made via pumps.}}
* Reworked the fluid system flow logic. (https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-416)
** Contiguous sections of pipes and storage tanks are merged into segments.
** Each segment contains a single fluid, and throughput is proportional to how full a segment is.}}


{{history|0.15.0|
{{history|0.15.0|

Latest revision as of 18:39, 7 February 2025

Pipe

  • Base game
  •  
  • Space Age mod

Recipe

0.5
+
1
1

Total raw

0.5
+
1

Map color

Fluid storage volume

100

Health

100
130 160
190 250

Resistances

Fire: 0/80%
Impact: 0/30%

Stack size

100

Rocket capacity

200 (2 stacks)

Dimensions

1×1

Mining time

0.1

Prototype type

pipe

Internal name

pipe

Required technologies

Produced by

Consumed by

The pipe is the most basic method of distribution of fluids. It is commonly used to provide water from offshore pumps to boilers and steam to steam engines for power generation, and later on, crude oil and oil products. Unlike transport belts, players and enemies can't walk over them.

Comprehensive information on fluid distribution can be found on the fluid system page.

Attempting to build a pipe that would potentially mix two liquids will fail, as the pipe won't be placed. Undesired fluid can be flushed from the pipe system by opening the pipe GUI and clicking the trash button next to the fluid. Fluids that are flushed from pipes are deleted permanently.

Alternative recipes

Space Age expansion exclusive feature.

Process Input Output Made in Required technology
Casting pipe
1
+
10
1
Foundry (research)

Gallery

History

  • 2.0.7:
    • Reworked the fluid system flow logic. (https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-416)
      • Contiguous sections of pipes and storage tanks are merged into segments.
      • Each segment contains a single fluid, and throughput is proportional to how full a segment is.
  • 0.15.0:
    • Increased stack size from 50 to 100.
  • 0.13.0:
    • Underground pipes and belts are placed at max connecting distance apart when built by dragging.
  • 0.11.6:
    • The Oil refinery and chemical plant are disconnected from pipes if the recipe is reset.
  • 0.10.0:
    • Unused pipe connections are passive and do not connect to pipes.
  • 0.9.1:
    • Pipes now refresh their connection to storage tanks when rotated.
    • Small quantities of fluid can be pushed/destroyed by larger quantities in pipes.
  • 0.9.0:
    • New graphics.
    • All terminating pipes now have visuals.
    • Pipes now show fluid inside when ALT mode is enabled.
    • Optimized bounding boxes.
  • 0.5.1:
    • The boiler is now fast-replaceable with pipes, and vice versa.
    • New graphics.
  • 0.2.0:
    • Visualization of connection to a pipe to ground.

See also