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== Interface ==
'''Electric furnaces''' are the third and last tier of furnaces. As their name implies, they use [[electricity]] rather than [[fuel]] to operate, removing the need for a fuel belt.
[[File:Electric_furnace.PNG|The interface of an electric furnace.]]


'''Electric furnaces''' provide 2 module slots, which allow for more flexibility in special applications. The use of [[Electric network|electrical power]] eliminates the requirement for a [[Fuel]] supply chain, but at the cost of space. Electric furnaces are larger than [[Stone furnace|stone]] or [[Steel furnace|steel]] furnaces.
Electric furnaces smelt items at the same speed as a [[Steel Furnace]], and also have two slots for [[Module|modules]]. However, they are slightly larger than the other two tiers of furnaces; they occupy a 3x3 area instead of a 2x2 area.


As electric furnaces consume a substantial amount of power, [[Module#Efficiency Module|Efficiency modules]] are a good option. This is much more space-efficient than using [[Solar panel|Solar panels]].
As electric furnaces consume a substantial amount of power, [[Module#Efficiency Module|Efficiency modules]] are a good option.
 
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== Interface ==
[[File:Electric_furnace.PNG|The interface of an electric furnace.]]


== History ==
== History ==

Revision as of 19:12, 19 January 2017

Electric furnace/infobox

Electric furnaces are the third and last tier of furnaces. As their name implies, they use electricity rather than fuel to operate, removing the need for a fuel belt.

Electric furnaces smelt items at the same speed as a Steel Furnace, and also have two slots for modules. However, they are slightly larger than the other two tiers of furnaces; they occupy a 3x3 area instead of a 2x2 area.

As electric furnaces consume a substantial amount of power, Efficiency modules are a good option.

Interface

The interface of an electric furnace.

History

  • 0.6.1:
    • Now has the same smelting speed as the steel furnace.

See also