Ranged Pumps Placement Guide

1. Find the fluid source you want to collect — water lake, lava pool, a tank, etc.
2. Place the Pump anywhere directly above the fluid. The pump scans straight down, so the column between the pump and the fluid surface must be clear (or contain only non-opaque blocks — the pump skips through air, glass, slabs, etc.).
3. Connect a pipe or fluid tank to any side face or the bottom face of the pump. The pump outputs through all exposed faces simultaneously.
4. Optional: Leave the pump powered by redstone LOW (no signal) for continuous operation. Raise the signal to pause.
5. Optional: Add a hopper or item pipe to the top face if you want to insert upgrade items (in compatible builds that support upgrades).

Tip: The pump works at any height above the fluid — you can place it at sky level above a surface lake and it will still reach down to pump.