Powered Water Trough
Solarpunk Powered Water Trough guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related animals links, and practical player advice.
Powered Water Trough is a Solarpunk animal or animal-care entry. Powered animal water trough that pumps water from the ground using energy.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals |
| Player use | Powered animal water trough that pumps water from the ground using energy. |
| Best check | Use it when clean water, watering, or longer trips are the bottleneck. |
Extracted Game Text Stats
| Fact |
|---|
| A water trough for animals can be filled with a water can and also fills automatically during rain. |
| Includes feeder, water trough, and a cozy chicken shelter for basic animal care. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water storage capacity | 20 water units | Default__BC_WaterStorage_C, high confidence |
| Water storage tick | 0.2 water units per tick | Default__BC_WaterStorage_C, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Crafting Table | 1 Powered Water Trough | 1 Water Trough, 5 Cobalt, 5 Silicon | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Water Trough & Feed Dispenser | 1 Electrical Component | Automatic Feeder |
When To Care
Care about this once animals are close enough to the daily crop and water route. Animal systems pay off when shelter, food, water, and product collection are checked together instead of scattered around the base.
Practical Use
Powered Water Trough belongs in a care loop with troughs, shelter, water, and product collection. A compact animal area beats a larger scattered pen because happiness and collection checks happen more reliably.
Related Strategy
For animal planning, keep one care loop before scaling up. Shelter, food, water, happiness, and basket collection should be close enough that they fit into a normal farm pass.
Common Mistakes
- Do not add Powered Water Trough to a base where food, water, shelter, and collection are far apart.
- Do not assume owning animals is the same as profiting from them; happiness and regular care are the useful part of the loop.
- Do not transport animals to a new island until the receiving area already has the basics ready.
Related
Animals, Animals, Animals And Products, Food And Drink, Water Trough, Energy System