Sprinkler
Solarpunk Sprinkler guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related machines and automation links, and practical player advice.
Sprinkler is a Solarpunk machine or automation part. Automatically pumps water from the ground and waters surrounding fields.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Machines and Automation |
| Player use | Automatically pumps water from the ground and waters surrounding fields. |
| Best check | Place it only after the input, output, power, and storage route are clear. |
Extracted Game Text Stats
| Fact |
|---|
| A sprinkler that automatically pumps water from the ground and waters the surrounding fields. |
| This device can, for example, turn lights or sprinklers on and off depending on time and weather. For example: Connect your lamps on one side and the power source on the other side. Then connect a day/night sensor in the middle that opens and closes the energy circuit when it turns on/off. If you want the lights on during the day instead of at night, use the button to invert the input signal. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Electronics | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Crafting Table | 1 Sprinkler | 5 Iron, 5 Copper | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Workbench | 1 Electrical Component | Advanced Crafting Table, Cable Connector Small, Network Display, Generator, Drill |
| Sprinkler | 1 Electrical Component | Only this unlock |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Automation | 1 Electrical Component | Sprinkler | Sprinklers automatically water nearby fields. |
When To Care
Care about sprinklers once hand-watering interrupts exploration, building, or crafting. Before that point, a smaller manual field is usually cheaper and easier to debug than a powered watering setup.
Practical Use
Sprinkler belongs beside fields with reliable power and enough water coverage to replace manual watering, not just decorate a farm.
Related Strategy
For machine planning, use a four-part check: input, output, energy, storage. If any part is unclear, the machine may create clutter instead of saving time.
Common Mistakes
- Do not place Sprinkler away from its input, output, or power route.
- Do not scale powered machines before adding enough generation and battery support to keep the useful devices running.
- Do not automate a messy route. Clean storage and clear destinations first, then add drones, sprinklers, sensors, or other powered helpers.
Related
Machines And Automation, Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic