Problem with fast eletric engine

[Matts-Nicols]

Hey guys, i just made a fast eletric engine connected with my MFE. Even if im not using the engine it uses energy, how can i dont waste energy when im not using the engine?

[GameGeek2012]

try putting a wire from the MFE to the engine

i dont really know if this will work but you could try

[SemiPr0]

Turn it off using a switch. A redstone signal will shut the engine off. And while the engine remains powered by the power it stored, it should not still draw from the MFE after switched off. Electric engines appear to store around 20000 EU on initial connection to a power source, but shouldn't draw any further power unless the engine is actually active.

[Matts-Nicols]

I turned off using a lever but it still took power from MFE

[SemiPr0]

Odd, I'll have to test that again to see. I've been running my electric engines directly off a geothermal generator, and when I switch them off, the generator stops outputting power.

[Matts-Nicols]

Should i use switch lever insteat of lever?

[SemiPr0]

Well a lever should work, or even a redstone torch. Anything that emits a redstone signal.

[Matts-Nicols]

Look : http://prntscr.com/offgp (screenshot). Its not taking energy because the cable is disconected, but when i connect it automactlly takes energy. Ps: The lever is off

[SemiPr0]

Odd I'll have to test that when I get back on my world and see if I see the same results coming off an MFE rather than a direct power source like a geothermal generator.