Pump (BuildCraft)

The Pump is a machine in BuildCraft that pumps water, lava, and oil into tanks for storage or into other machines for use. It is the only machine that can be powered by Redstone Engines at a reduced rate. However, it works optimally when powered with Stirling Engines or better.

Recipe
The Pump can be crafted with one Mining Well and one Tank.

Usage
The pump should be placed over a pool of liquid or an oil geyser. An engine can be directly attached to provide power, while waterproof pipe will transport the fluids out. Unlike extracting fluids from other storage devices, a wooden waterproof pipe and a redstone engine attached to the pipe are not needed for fluid to start flowing into the pipe; fluid is extracted automatically.

Infinite water pump
To create an infinite water pump, place the pump over the center of a 3 x 3 x 1 pool of water. The pool will refill itself faster than the pump drains, even at maximum pumping power.

Because of the mechanics of lava, an infinite lava pool cannot be made in this way.