Generator
Template:WeaponsThe generator is an Electrical device that allows the player to generate electricity even after the power cuts out.
How to Use
Generators are most often found at warehouses but can be found in tool sheds. Generators are to be placed close enough to the character's house so that it can be connected
Players should not place the generator inside the house. The generator will degrade a character’s health very quickly because of its exhaust. If the player happens to have done so, going outside will stop the player from taking damage, but the house will not be safe until the generator is turned off.
Generators can be connected to the power system of a house via the "Connect Generator" option in its context menu. A generator is fueled with Gas via the "Add Fuel" context menu.
The tank of a generator can take up to 1¼ gas cans worth of fuel and can only be filled while the generator is turned off.
Players need an electrical level of 3 to operate a generator or read the 'How To Use Generators' manual.
In a custom built shelter, there may be some difficulty in getting the generator working. Moving it to the roof may fix any issues.
Operations
Generators use 1% (total capacity of the tank, not the current level of fuel) of fuel per hour, and lose 1% of condition per hour as well.
Scrap Electronics can be used to repair a generator. At least one unit of Electronics Scrap has to be in the player's main inventory. Each Repair operation will restore 4% + (0.5 * Electrical skill level)% of condition. Repairs can only be performed on a powered off generator.
A generator loses about 1% condition for every two hours of operation.
Materials to Repair
| Item Repaired | Repair Materials = % Repaired, 100% Success |
|---|---|
 Generator |
 1x Electronics Scrap = (4% + (0.5 * Electrical skill level)% of condition) |
Code
item Generator
Weight = 12,
Type = Normal,
DisplayName = Generator,
Icon = Generator,
Tooltip = Tooltip_Generator,
RequiresEquippedBothHands = true,
MetalValue = 500,