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 You will need a GT pump, generator and some kind of tank above the pump for the oil to collect.  A chunkloader is also
-recommended so that the stuff works while you are away. Pumps don't dig through dirt/rock, so make sure it is centered exactly over
+recommended so that the stuff works while you are away. Pumps don't dig through dirt/rock, so make sure it is centered exactly over the oil spout. As of 2.1.1.0 they will attempt to recover oil pipe when hit with a soft hammer - otherwise, if that fails, it can be risky to retrieve them, esp. since they will be in a large dark room, potentially with dangerous oil puddles left. Just make more in that case.
-the oil spout.  They also don't recover mining pipe when completed. It can be risky to retrieve them, esp. since they will be in a large
-dark room, potentially with dangerous oil puddles left.
 Don't forget to cover up the top of your machines, or rain will cause them to explode. Build a cobble hut or whatever.
+In an emergency oil spouts can be "capped" either by removing the oil source blocks with buckets or replacing them with cobblestone. Gravel is not recommended as it will prevent pumping later.
 == Underground pools ==