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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, but does not consume the source of that fire. | ||
When in direct contact with [[Snow]], cold is transferred to the buffer, and | When in direct contact with [[Snow]], cold is transferred to the buffer, and a large amount of [[Snow]] is consumed. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
[[Fire]] can come from the [[Flamethrower]] and 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. | [[Fire]] can come from the [[Flamethrower]] and 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. | ||
Revision as of 19:04, 2 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 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.
When in direct contact with Snow, cold is transferred to the buffer, and a large amount of Snow is consumed.
Tips
Fire can come from the Flamethrower and 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.
