Working Pipes
- Points
- +2
- Type
- Boon
- Official description
- You will start with the water lines already connected with unlimited Rustwater.
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How it works
Both water upgrades, Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap, from day 1, with unlimited Rustwater. Bought in Wild's Network they cost 600 credits on Mark Up (900 on Thin Margins, 1,200 on Red Ink). Strong for routes that use water: wine, farming, aquaculture and water trading.
For production routes
Rating
Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
On Thin MarginsBoth unlocks normally total 900 before discounts, so starting access is more valuable to a working water route. Skip their purchases instead of paying twice.
On Red InkThe same unlocks total 1200 before discounts. Keep cash for treatment and containers rather than treating free raw supply as free finished output.
Ratings by specialization
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Water Merchant uses repeated water inputs in its main business. Free raw supply removes procurement pressure, while measuring, treatment, containers and wear still need funding.
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Hydroponic Farmer needs water every active growing night. Starting tap access supports the supplied growers, but the crop's mineral range and harmful contaminants must still be checked.
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water.
- Rating
- Aquafarmer must maintain enough tank liquid and control waste. The raw supply helps repeated refills without higher rent, but does not feed the fish or remove organic waste.
| Specialization | Rating |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Water Merchant | A Water Merchant uses repeated water inputs in its main business. Free raw supply removes procurement pressure, while measuring, treatment, containers and wear still need funding. |
| Fence | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Rock Bottom | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Hydroponic Farmer | A Hydroponic Farmer needs water every active growing night. Starting tap access supports the supplied growers, but the crop's mineral range and harmful contaminants must still be checked. |
| Gunsmith | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Chemist | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Rat Wrangler | B Both Gutterflow On Tap and Rustwater On Tap are already unlocked, providing free raw tap water. Spend two points only with a treatment or water-consuming plan; raw water is not ready-made drinking water or balanced growing water. |
| Aquafarmer | A Aquafarmer must maintain enough tank liquid and control waste. The raw supply helps repeated refills without higher rent, but does not feed the fish or remove organic waste. |
Perks that work well with it
- Short Sleeper
Trips for containers, feed or treatment equipment preserve the following day's normal customer trade opportunity; tap access alone does not remove those trips.
- Water Trading
For a later water-trading route, the starter equipment and buyer access give the free raw supply a use. Water Merchant already owns this upgrade.
- Aquaculture
Tank supply and aquaculture equipment are complementary. Establish feed, treatment and power before adding more livestock; Aquafarmer already owns this upgrade.
Numbers by difficulty
| Price Gouge | Mark Up | Thin Margins | Red Ink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutterflow On Tap + Rustwater On Tap in the network | 600 | 600 | 900 | 1,200 |