Fluid Dump

Fluid Dump is a Timberborn building that empties stored fluids onto the terrain through a dedicated outlet. The building receives Goods representing fluids from Pumps or Tanks; haulers or the worker assigned to the Fluid Dump collect those Goods and place them into the building for discharge. The Fluid Dump discharges into the block directly beneath its outlet and is often used to irrigate dry ground where canals cannot easily reach, converting dry blocks into irrigated, fertile land suitable for tilling.

Fluid Dump occupies two blocks vertically and two blocks horizontally. One vertical block contains the shed where the worker and Goods are stored, and the second vertical block contains the outlet that discharges the fluids. Because of this vertical arrangement, the terrain immediately below the outlet must be at least one block lower than the Fluid Dump base so the outlet has a lower target block to fill.

The Fluid Dump stops dumping when the fluid level in the block directly below the outlet reaches approximately 0.5 meters. When placed on dry ground, water that starts to fill the block beneath the outlet makes that ground irrigated. This irrigation effect enables the creation of fertile, tillable land from previously dry and barren ground, allowing crop placement and growth in areas not served by canal networks.

• The Fluid Dump requires a supply of fluid Goods provided by Pumps or Tanks; ensure haulers or the assigned worker can reach those sources.
• Plan placement so the outlet faces a block that is at least one vertical level below the building’s base; otherwise the outlet will not discharge correctly.
• Use Fluid Dumps to extend irrigated farmland into regions where building canals is impractical or where terrain prevents canal placement.
• Monitor target block fluid level when using multiple Fluid Dumps nearby: each unit stops dumping once the target block reaches about 0.5 m, so multiple dumps may be needed to achieve desired irrigation coverage.