Fluid Switch & Pump
A simple switch that enables fluid to pass through. Can be switched on/off manually or via electricity. Can also pump water upwards to higher entities when powered.
Electrical & stations
Electrical
All electricalPower calculator- Inputs
- Fluid Input, Toggle, Pump Power
- Outputs
- Fluid Output
Power is measured in rW (Rust Watts). Wire ports in the order shown to drive or chain this component.
Wearing it
Survival
Farming & fishing
Repair
Vehicles & mounts
Details
- Decay
- Has no decay timer of its own: it does not decay by itself.
- Grade timers
- Twig 1h, Wood 3h, Stone 5h, Sheet Metal 8h, Armored 12h
Crafting
| Blueprint | What it takes | Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Recycling
| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
 Power Plant75% | ||
 Monument (powered)60% | None | |
| Monument50% | None | |
 Safe zone40% | None |
One item at full condition. Scrap is an average: the part after the point carries over to the next item.
Craft
| Workbench | Craft time | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|
 Level 1 | 15s | 15 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Buy
3 shops| Shop | Price |
|---|---|
Outpost: Extra 1OutpostBase price60 right after a wipe15 to 60 with demand | |
Bandit Camp: FarmingBandit CampBase price60 right after a wipe15 to 60 with demand | |
Looted from
| Container | Chance |
|---|---|
| 1.1% | |
| 0.4% | |
| 0.4% | |
Deep Sea ScientistSame loot in: Oil Rig Scientist | 0.2% |
| 0.2% | |
| 0.2% | |
ScientistSame loot in: Bradley Scientist | 0.2% |
Tunnel DwellerSame loot in: Underwater Dweller | 0.2% |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| under 0.1 | 17 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 16 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 16 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 14 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 13 Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Methodology
Best places to find it. Worked out from loot tables tested in game. A crate that has not been tested yet is left out, so a monument can give more than shown.
Raid cost
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Skins
Apply with the Repair Bench or Spray Can. Prices are Steam Market USD.
Loading skinsFluid Switch & Pump: common questions
- Where do you find Fluid Switch & Pump?
- Craft it at workbench level 1. Buy it at Outpost: Extra 1 (base price 30 Scrap), Bandit Camp: Farming (base price 30 Scrap) and Floating City: Farming shop (30 Scrap). It drops from Underwater Crate (Advanced) (1.1%), Crate (0.4%) and Wagon Crate (0.4%), plus 3 more. The most from one full clear: Airfield (under 0.1), Launch Site (under 0.1) and Missile Silo (under 0.1).
- How much HP does Fluid Switch & Pump have?
- Fluid Switch & Pump has 200 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Fluid Switch & Pump?
- Fluid Switch & Pump takes 1 rocket, 1 C4 or 1 satchel charge.
- What does Fluid Switch & Pump cost to craft?
- Fluid Switch & Pump crafts for 150 Metal Fragments.