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The '''Electric Blast Furnace''' (EBF) is a critical multiblock machine that must be made in late [[LV]] in order to progress, as it is the only way to process Aluminium at that [[tier]]. It smelts metal dusts into ingots at higher temperatures than can be attained in simpler furnaces, at the cost of significant [[electricity]] usage.
The EBF is often the first GT multiblock new players make, and as such is a common source of frustration and issues. Unlike single block machines, the Electric Blast Furnace has multiple valid configurations and if incorrectly built will void its recipe ingredients, wasting resources and power. Its recipe capabilities are determined by both the [[Coil]] block used and Energy Hatch(es) it's built with.
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The EBF is 3x3x4 in size; four blocks tall with a 3x3 footprint. While not affected by rain, any [[Generator]]s or [[Battery Buffer]]s connected to it can catch fire and [[explode]] if exposed, so it's best covered or placed indoors. Use F9 to check chunk borders and ensure the EBF is contained in a single chunk. Partially loaded multiblocks are prone to deforming or exploding. LV is the minimum tier for [[Multiblock#Input Hatch|hatches and busses]], but they can be upgraded later for more capacity or greater effect.
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=== Automation ===
Thankfully, automating an EBF is extremely easy. Input hatches accept fluids from any pipe, or manually in the GUI using cells. Input buses accept items from item pipes or hoppers. Output Hatches will auto-output fluids into pipes,
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'''Runs for a while, or for only a second, and then turns off, usually deleting inputs in the process'''
*Make sure enough EU is being supplied. See the [[#Power|Power]] section for details.
*Make sure if your using Advanced Mufflers that they have air filters in, tier 2 air filters after IV mufflers.
'''Won't start, or flashes a green light but does nothing when turned on'''
*Hit the EBF with a Soft Mallet to enable it.
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**Check the gas (or secondary ingredient) and item combination matches the set circuit.
*Make sure the Muffler Hatch is not blocked by another block.
*Make sure the Muffler Hatch is facing
*It could also be caused by the EBF not getting any power at all.
** Check that cables are connected.
** Ensure generators/battery buffers are pointed in the correct direction
** See if there are any accidental plates/foils applied to GT block faces - remove with [[Crowbar]].
'''Structure Incomplete'''
*Try breaking the controller and replacing it.
*Check that nothing has occupied the interior of the EBF, such as invisible lighting blocks.
*If the EBF has never formed before, check that all the blocks are in the correct place and orientation. Muffler must face
'''Outputs Full'''
* Output Bus is full and void protection is on.
* There is no Output Hatch that can accept gasses - one is needed on the '''top layer''' of the EBF for gas.
== Tips ==
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