Cisco78

Hmmm, well, it seemed as though it was a valid question. The only other similiar thread I found concerned Nukes and Tin Engines. This seemed different. If it's a duplicate, simply delete and I'll keep searching for an answer. And this is the thread I got the "Tin Engine" idea from - http://forums.technicpack.net/index.php/topic,2555.msg15929.html#msg15929. My problem is using them to operate pumps and cool combustion engines. It just seems funky and I'm not sure why.

I hope you burn that popcorn So, stupid question or....

Greetings folks! First post here! I've just recently discovered Tekkit and man this friggen rocks! A few friends and myself have a small server going. It's been an absolute blast. I've been working primarily on our power infrastructure and am running into a few problems with BC Combustion Engines. I've got two smaller solar flowers (about 16 panels each), 4-5 BatBoxs and an MFE powering 8 Tin Engines. These engines are connected via a powered teleport pipe to 5 BC pumps, which are in turn connected to 5 Combustion Engines via a waterproof teleport pipe. Just this morning I had the pumps and combustion engines running for about 30 mins or so. The solar array still had plenty of energy, but for some reason the combustion engines were losing water rather quickly. I've noticed that the blue energy bar within the gold power pipes is a bit intermittent coming from the tin engines. Do I not have enough Tin Engines? I'm a bit confused on how to make absolutely sure our combustion engines are always adequately cooled. I just assumed 5 pumps was plenty for 5 combustion engines. In addition, my understanding is that excess power from combustion engines can cause excess heat. Is this accurate? As of right now the 5 combustion engines are powering a Forestry Wheat Farm, Quarry and a Refinery. I plan on adding a regular tree farm and rubber tree farm soon. Thanks for the advice and help!