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FACTORIO / POWER

Power switch

Connects or disconnects segments of a power network and can be circuit controlled.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
Original Volpedia editorial diagram, not an in-game machine screenshotOriginal Volpedia illustration
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Practical advice: Use it to shed noncritical demand when stored energy is low.
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How it works

Connects or disconnects segments of a power network and can be circuit controlled.

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Practical advice

Use it to shed noncritical demand when stored energy is low.

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Mistakes to avoid

Cutting power to the circuit components needed to re-enable a disconnected network.

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