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A '''Small Pump''' (when powered) moves fluids from its input to its output and (regardless of power) prevents the opposite from happening. This happens even if the pressure of input is much lower than the pressure of output (although speed may be affected). Note that pump can't mix different kinds of liquids. | A '''Small Pump''' (when powered) moves fluids from its input to its output and (regardless of power) prevents the opposite from happening. This happens even if the pressure of input is much lower than the pressure of output (although speed may be affected). Note that the pump can't mix different kinds of liquids. | ||
The small pump can | The small pump can be seen as the inserter for liquids. | ||
== Throughput (needed number of pumps) == | == Throughput (needed number of pumps) == | ||
The throughput depends on the | The throughput depends on the pressure difference between input and output. | ||
In the worst case (no input pressure, max output pressure) you need 5, better 6 small pumps, [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6066 to fill a pipe to | In the worst case (no input pressure, max output pressure) you need 5, better 6 small pumps, [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6066 to fill a pipe to its max throughput]. | ||
== Using as Valve == | == Using as Valve == | ||
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The small pump works as a valve: | The small pump works as a valve: | ||
* When powered the small pump will let liquids through, but only in | * When powered, the small pump will let liquids through, but only in its set direction. The throughput depends on the pressure, see above. | ||
: Tip: You can just rotate the pump to "switch a pipe off". This is sometimes handy. | : Tip: You can just rotate the pump to "switch a pipe off". This is sometimes handy. | ||
* If unpowered the small pump doesn't let anything through. | * If unpowered, the small pump doesn't let anything through. | ||
: This can be used to [[Automatic control|control]] some parts of your factory (but currently it is very complicated). | : This can be used to [[Automatic control|control]] some parts of your factory (but currently it is very complicated). | ||
Revision as of 05:19, 28 August 2015
Template:Machinery A Small Pump (when powered) moves fluids from its input to its output and (regardless of power) prevents the opposite from happening. This happens even if the pressure of input is much lower than the pressure of output (although speed may be affected). Note that the pump can't mix different kinds of liquids.
The small pump can be seen as the inserter for liquids.
Throughput (needed number of pumps)
The throughput depends on the pressure difference between input and output.
In the worst case (no input pressure, max output pressure) you need 5, better 6 small pumps, to fill a pipe to its max throughput.
Using as Valve
The small pump works as a valve:
- When powered, the small pump will let liquids through, but only in its set direction. The throughput depends on the pressure, see above.
- Tip: You can just rotate the pump to "switch a pipe off". This is sometimes handy.
- If unpowered, the small pump doesn't let anything through.
- This can be used to control some parts of your factory (but currently it is very complicated).
An example, which uses some useful properties of the pump, can be found on the forums.
See also