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|Description=Stores and transfers heat | |Description=Stores and transfers thermal energy — both heat and cold. | ||
|Interactions=[[Fire]], [[Lava]] | |Interactions=[[Fire]], [[Lava]], [[Snow]] | ||
|Blocks Liquid=Yes | |Blocks Liquid=Yes | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The [[Thermal Buffer]] stores heat | The [[Thermal Buffer]] stores temperature — both heat and cold — and transfers that energy to buildings which consume it. | ||
Buildings such as the [[Pyro Dispenser]], the [[Burner Belt]] and the [[Smelter]] consume heat to operate, while buildings such as the [[Condenser]] and the [[Snowmaker]] consume cold to operate. | |||
== Mechanics == | == Mechanics == | ||
[[Thermal Buffer]]s will absorb heat energy from both [[Fire]] and [[Lava]]. | [[Thermal Buffer]]s will absorb heat energy from both [[Fire]] and [[Lava]], and will absorb cold from [[Snow]]. | ||
When in direct contact with [[Lava]], a large amount of heat is transferred to the buffer, and the [[Lava]] is consumed. | When in direct contact with [[Lava]], a large amount of heat ({{spoiler|250 units}}) is transferred to the buffer, and the [[Lava]] is consumed. | ||
Indirect heating through [[Fire]] transfers significantly less heat, but does not consume the source of that fire. | Indirect heating through [[Fire]] transfers significantly less heat ({{spoiler|40% chance to add 1}}), but does not consume the source of that fire. | ||
When in direct contact with [[Snow]], cold is transferred to the buffer ({{spoiler|-20 units}}), and a large amount of [[Snow]] is consumed. | |||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
[[Fire]] can come from the [[Flamethrower]] | [[Fire]] can come from the [[Flamethrower]] or the [[Pyro Dispenser]]. It also rises as occasional sparks from pools of [[Lava]], and is given off whenever burnable items (such as [[Residue]] or [[Vine]]s) are burned. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:14, 6 September 2026
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| General Info | |
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| Description | Stores and transfers thermal energy — both heat and cold. |
| Interactions | Fire, Lava, Snow |
| Permeability | |
| Blocks Liquid | Yes |
| Blocks Gas | Yes |
| Blocks Player | Yes |
Overview
The Thermal Buffer stores temperature — both heat and cold — and transfers that energy to buildings which consume it.
Buildings such as the Pyro Dispenser, the Burner Belt and the Smelter consume heat to operate, while buildings such as the Condenser and the Snowmaker consume cold to operate.
Mechanics
Thermal Buffers will absorb heat energy from both Fire and Lava, and will absorb cold from Snow.
When in direct contact with Lava, a large amount of heat (250 units) is transferred to the buffer, and the Lava is consumed.
Indirect heating through Fire transfers significantly less heat (40% chance to add 1), but does not consume the source of that fire.
When in direct contact with Snow, cold is transferred to the buffer (-20 units), and a large amount of Snow is consumed.
Tips
Fire can come from the Flamethrower or the Pyro Dispenser. It also rises as occasional sparks from pools of Lava, and is given off whenever burnable items (such as Residue or Vines) are burned.
