Small Generator
A small electric generator powered by Low Grade Fuel that outputs 40 power.
Electrical & stations
Electrical
All electricalPower calculator- Power output
- 40
- rW
- Fuel
- Burns Low Grade Fuel ~4.2 a minute
- Inputs
- Force Start, Force Stop
- Outputs
- Power Out
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
| Bench | Max repair cost | Condition loss | Blueprint needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Yes |
A half-worn item costs about half and loses no max condition.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 |
Recycling
| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
 Power Plant75% | ||
 Monument (powered)60% | ||
| Monument50% | ||
 Safe zone40% |
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 2 | 25s | 30 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Buy
1 shop| Shop | Price |
|---|---|
Outpost: BuildingOutpostBase price250 right after a wipe62 to 250 with demand |
Looted from
| Container | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1-2 | |
| 0.8% | 1-3 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.3% | 1 | |
| 0.1% | 1 | |
| 0.1% | 1 |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 19 Military Crate4 Elite Crate16 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate2 Elite Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig) | |
| under 0.1 | 7 Military Crate2 Elite Crate12 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate17 Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate9 Crate1 Elite Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Missions
1 mission| Mission | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1-2 |
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 skinsSmall Generator: common questions
- Where do you find Small Generator?
- Craft it at workbench level 2. Buy it at Outpost: Building (base price 125 Scrap). It drops from Locked Crate (1.3%), Elite Crate (0.8%) and Military Crate (0.4%), plus 8 more. The most from one full clear: Missile Silo (0.2), Large Oil Rig (under 0.1) and Underwater Lab (under 0.1). Mission box: Treasure box (1.6%).
- How much HP does Small Generator have?
- Small Generator has 100 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Small Generator?
- Small Generator takes 1 rocket, 1 C4 or 3 satchel charges.
- What does Small Generator cost to craft?
- Small Generator crafts for 5 High Quality Metal, 2 Gears.