Storage container no power?

[Subwatt]

i had 2 small generators hooked up to it and no power.
i made 2 solar panels and nothing.
3 batteries are now charging and now still nothing.
How do i get this to work?
Yes i do have it all wired.

[Bane]

I'm still learning the ropes of this as I just got back on after the update yesterday, but from what I've learned so far - you have to have batteries for either system - generator/solar panel.
For the structure that requires power (ie storage container) you need to run the wiring from the battery.
If it doesn't work, check the menu in the generator/solar panel to ensure that enough required power is generating much. Since this is only one storage container, I'd assume from your OP that you are generating plenty of power though.
Hope that helps

[Subwatt]

i have tried solar to box
battery to box
generator to box
all wired together to box
nadda.

[gruminator]

think its bugged,

I can only make half of my containers to accept power.

3 won't work no matter what i do.

[John Dragon Man]

Same issue. I have a whole solar farm going on with loads off batteries able to run through the night powering the teleport with loads of power to spare before charging again.

Still the storage crate and hazard protection unit does not work. All wired in trying multiple wiring combos.. still nothing.

[Hardrada]

I have seen many people claim they can not access their storage containers because they are not powered.

That is not true !

You access them, just not using the (E) normal interface on the front.
To get access :

Stand near them.
Open your backpack inventory
Select an empty spot in your backpack and press X
Now choose the "storage container" icon in the interface.(last of 4 i believe)
Transfer contents from storage container to your backpack.

Hope this helps.

[Lazaros]

Dopehead, thx a lot, your tip helps me :)

[Hardrada]

This really needs to be added to a STICKY, so many people do not understand
you CAN access storage containers WITHOUT power !

[h4tfan]

@dopehead: Life saver. Was about to delete my storage and rebuild.

I'll never (E) to access a storage container again. The inventory menu access is sooo much better.

[Hopper]

I had to rebuild the container, then I coukld connect with power

[Hardrada]

Please reply here if my solution helped you, that will keep this post at the top to help others !
(mods please sticky this !)

[jardail]

Originally posted by lusabit:

I had to rebuild the container, then I coukld connect with power

Had this same problem with an older previously installed storage container, this suggestion fixed it.

[Hopper]

Originally posted by jardail:

Originally posted by lusabit:

I had to rebuild the container, then I coukld connect with power

Had this same problem with an older previously installed storage container, this suggestion fixed it.

Yes and content was maintained !

[Subwatt]

yes making another container worked for me.