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==Neutralizing Pressure== | ==Neutralizing Pressure== | ||
− | There are | + | There are two methods for neutralizing fluid pressure: diagonal connections and screw pumps. Knowing how to manipulate pressure as needed allows you to quickly move fluids wherever you wish in your fortress allowing you to build things a dwarf can be proud of. |
===Diagonal Flow=== | ===Diagonal Flow=== | ||
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Do note that the screw pump '''will''' still exert pressure when filling the pool, but said pressure will be independent of the source and can be subsequently blocked by diagonal gaps. | Do note that the screw pump '''will''' still exert pressure when filling the pool, but said pressure will be independent of the source and can be subsequently blocked by diagonal gaps. | ||
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==Hatches== | ==Hatches== | ||
− | [[Hatch cover|Hatches]] can be placed over [[channel]]s, [[stair]]s, [[ramp]]s, etc. to prevent [[water]] from moving vertically but will still allow the tile to be used, even as a water source (and possibly still for fishing too) | + | [[Hatch cover|Hatches]] can be placed over [[channel]]s, [[stair]]s, [[ramp]]s, etc. to prevent [[water]] from moving vertically but will still allow the tile to be used, even as a water source (and possibly still for fishing too). |
==Plumbing Schemes== | ==Plumbing Schemes== | ||
Using the information above, you can devise a number of ways to get the water where you want it be. The following schemes provide a starting point for noobs: | Using the information above, you can devise a number of ways to get the water where you want it be. The following schemes provide a starting point for noobs: | ||
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===Pillar of pools=== | ===Pillar of pools=== | ||
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* ≈ = water | * ≈ = water | ||
* | = flood gate | * | = flood gate | ||
+ | * F = fortifications | ||
* d = down staircase | * d = down staircase | ||
* x = up/down staircase | * x = up/down staircase | ||
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'''Top floor, Top view''' <br /> | '''Top floor, Top view''' <br /> | ||
− | + | ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ | |
− | + | ▒H▒≈≈|≈≈≈ <-- water tunnel (e.g. coming from a river or your cistern) | |
− | + | ▒H▒≈d▒▒▒▒ | |
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− | '''Top -1, Top view''' <br /> | + | '''Top -1 , Top view''' <br /> |
− | + | ▒▒▒▒▒▒ | |
− | + | ▒≈F≈≈▒H | |
− | + | ▒≈▒≈x▒H | |
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− | '''Top -2, Top view''' <br /> | + | '''Top -2 , Top view''' <br /> |
− | + | ▒▒▒▒▒▒ | |
− | + | H▒≈≈F≈▒ | |
− | + | H▒≈x▒≈▒ | |
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− | Obviously, keep the central block (with up/down | + | Obviously, keep the central block (with up/down stair case) aligned on each level. For lower levels simply continue alternating the -1 and -2 layouts. |
Don't forget to add a lever and hook it up to the top floodgate so you can shut off the main flow if you're experiencing <s>flooding</s> fun. | Don't forget to add a lever and hook it up to the top floodgate so you can shut off the main flow if you're experiencing <s>flooding</s> fun. | ||
− | You can also add additional floodgates | + | You can also add additional floodgates at each level, but this increase the size slightly: |
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− | + | H▒▒≈≈|F≈▒ ▒≈F|≈≈▒▒H | |
− | + | H▒▒≈x▒▒≈▒ alternate: ▒≈▒▒≈x▒▒H | |
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