Manual repairs: Welder

 Manual repairs: Welder

Patch notes: V 0.2.07.065

The welder enables repairs on pipes and containers by using electrodes that melt and fill the open cracks in the metal.

There are two indicators representing the status of the repair:

1) Heating Bar (Red)

2) Progress Bar (Green)

Heating Bar

The heating indicator increases as the electrode melts, and it rises rapidly if excessive melting accumulates in the same spot. You must move the welder and cover the damage, creating welds that are neither too large nor too small. 

If you melt a particular area of the repair more than three times, you won't be able to continue repairing the pipe or container, and you'll have to ask AO to complete the job.

Progress Bar

This indicates the degree of completion of the repair. If you are welding correctly, it will steadily increase. 

However, if you are not welding properly or doing it in the wrong location, the progress bar will not move.

Load Capacity

The welder can hold up to 5 electrodes. If you need more, you can purchase a spare box of electrodes. 

To load the welder, while holding it in your hand, click on the spare electrode box.

Repair Area

To correctly repair a damaged pipe or container, you must locate the breakage mark and cover the entire surface with melted metal. 

Pipes can be fully repaired, whereas containers can only be repaired up to 30% of the total damage. Hence, it is advisable to start the repair as soon as the first signs of damage on the metal appear.

Wet Welding

Do not attempt to weld a pipe or container that is leaking coolant; the consequences could be devastating. Ensure to close any necessary valves and stop circulation pumps. If it is not safe to carry out the repair, request AO to do it.

Not all pipes or containers can be manually repaired with the welder. If you can't find the damage mark or it is in an inaccessible location, request AO to handle the job.