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Automate Fluid Transport Between Tanks

Setting Up Fluid Pipes

Fluid pipes work similarly to item pipes but carry liquids like water, lava, or modded fluids. Place fluid pipes adjacent to a tank or fluid container. Connect them in a line to your destination tank, just as you would with item pipes.

Powering Fluid Extraction

Fluid extraction requires a redstone signal. Use a redstone torch or lever next to the source tank's connected pipe to begin pumping. Fluids will flow through the network toward the destination.

Managing Flow

Fluid pipes don't have a speed upgrade like golden item pipes, so flow is consistent. If you need to split fluids between multiple tanks, use junction pipes and let the system distribute naturally. You can also use valves or gates (if available in your version) to control which direction fluids flow at intersections.

Test your system by filling the source tank and watching the destination tank gradually fill.