How to Set Up Electric Furnace in Rust?

Electric furnaces in Rust are a significant upgrade from wood-burning alternatives. I switched to them in my base and immediately noticed how much time and resources they save. No more constant wood farming just to keep my smelting operations running!

Getting Your Electric Furnace

First things first, you’ll need to acquire and craft the electric furnace:

1. Find or research the Electric Furnace blueprint at a Level 2 Workbench
   • You can find blueprints in elite crates, military crates, or as drops from scientists
   • Alternatively, research it directly at the workbench for 75 scrap
2. Craft it at a Level 3 Workbench using:
   • 5 High-Quality Metal
   • 200 Metal Fragments

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Power Requirements

Each electric furnace needs 3 Rust Watts per Minute (rWM) to operate. I always plan my electrical system with this number in mind, especially when running multiple furnaces.

Setting Up Your Power Source

I’ve found solar panels to be the most reliable power source for electric furnaces. Here’s how I set them up:

1. Place your solar panels facing north to maximize power generation
   • To check direction, press F1 to open console, type “perf 5” and look for the compass
   • Place them on your roof or in an open area where they won’t be blocked by walls or other structures
2. Each panel generates up to 20 power during peak daylight
   • Keep in mind that output varies throughout the day and drops to zero at night
3. Connect your panels to a Small Battery
   • A Small Battery requires 25 Low Grade Fuel to craft
   • It stores up to 100 power and outputs a maximum of 15 rWM
   • This stored power is crucial for nighttime operation

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Wiring Everything Together

Here’s my step-by-step process for connecting the system:

1. If using multiple solar panels, connect them to a Root Combiner first
   • Place the Root Combiner somewhere accessible
   • Run a wire from each solar panel to an input on the Root Combiner
   • The power outputs will be added together
2. Link the Root Combiner (or single panel) to your Small Battery’s input
   • Look for the socket labeled “Power In”
   • Connect your wire from the power source to this input
3. From the battery’s output, connect to an Electrical Branch or Splitter
   • Electrical Branch allows you to split off a specific amount of power
   • Splitter divides power equally between outputs
4. Set the Electrical Branch to allocate 3 rWM for each furnace
   • Select the Electrical Branch
   • Type “3” in the interface to designate 3 power to the branch output
5. Run wires from your branch outputs to each electric furnace
   • Connect to the power input socket on each furnace

You’ll need a Wiring Tool to make these connections. It costs 75 Metal Fragments to craft and is essential for any electrical work.

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Taking It Further: Automation

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I’ve automated my entire smelting process, and it’s a game-changer:

1. Attach Storage Adapters to your furnaces and storage boxes
   • Craft Storage Adapters (75 Metal Fragments each)
   • Place them directly against your storage containers and furnaces
2. Use Conveyors to automatically feed materials
   • Craft Industrial Conveyors (3 HQM, 2 Gears, 1 Electric Motor each)
   • Connect them between your storage adapters
   • Set the correct flow direction (use the hammer to rotate them)
3. Set up the proper flow:
   • Raw materials box → Conveyor → Electric Furnace → Conveyor → Output box
   • Make sure to label your boxes clearly so you don’t mix up inputs and outputs

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

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When my furnaces were turning off and on, I found several possible causes:

• Power fluctuations: Check if your battery is fully charging during the day
  • Add more solar panels if needed
  • Consider adding a second battery for larger setups
• Connection problems: Verify all electrical connections
  • Follow the wires and make sure everything is connected properly
  • Look for warning symbols on electrical components
• Component damage: Check if any components have been damaged
  • Repair or replace damaged parts
  • Consider protecting your electrical system with additional walls or a dedicated electrical room

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Final Thoughts

I’ve found that electric furnaces completely transformed my Rust experience. The initial investment in components and setup time pays off quickly with the amount of wood saved and the convenience of automated smelting.

Have you tried setting up electric furnaces in your base yet? If you run into any specific issues with your setup, drop a comment below!

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