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|image = PowerSwitch.png | |image = PowerSwitch.png | ||
− | | | + | |info = Switches power on/off. |
− | |type | + | |type = Power |
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− | |placeable = | + | |size = 1||1 |
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|hp = 120 | |hp = 120 | ||
|beauty = -2 | |beauty = -2 | ||
− | | | + | |buy = {{icon|metal|25}} |
− | | | + | |sell = {{icon|metal|19}} |
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− | + | {{Info|A '''power switch''' is used to toggle power of the [[Power_conduit|conduit]] lines connected to it. | |
− | + | Often times the power consumption in a grid exceeds its supply, making it necessary to temporarily power off [[Power#Appliances|appliances]] that aren't needed. Electric appliances themselves can be power toggled but the power isn't switched until a colonist arrives to carry out the request. Building a power switch may be preferred because it easily and instantly allows the player to turn on or off power to a branch of conduit. The branch may connect just a single appliance or even a large array of turrets. | |
− | + | <p>To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the [[Power#Power_generators|power source]] and the appliances. | |
− | + | While one of the switch's connectors must connect to a power source, any or all of the three remaining connectors can be used to create branches. A switch can be placed directly adjacent to a [[battery]] or other power source, but the player will probably find it desirable to place the switch close to the appliances it's meant to control. Appliances won't connect directly to a switch, they only connect to conduit.</p> | |
− | + | <p>When the power switch is <em>on</em> the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark, the info box displays <tt>'Power: On'</tt>, and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.</p> | |
− | + | <p>When the power switch is <em>off</em> the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X, the info box displays <tt>'Power: Off'</tt>, and the center of the power switch is dark.</p> | |
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{{nav|power|wide}} | {{nav|power|wide}} | ||
[[Category:Power]] | [[Category:Power]] |