Does anyone actually bother using lead?

[Strygald]

..and what do you use it for?

ok, seems to be decent for exo suit docks .. and other stuff that doesn't generate heat :o

[Elevrai]

I use it for wires and that's pretty much it.

[SamuraiJones]

so much i haven't seen yet...

[Strygald]

Originally posted by Elevrai:

I use it for wires and that's pretty much it.

Yeah that's probably the best use for it, 327.5c is safe for most uses... cept volcano harnessing!

[Lord Helios]

it's thermal conductivity is pretty low for a metal, you can probably use it for insulation for heavy bridge wires in case you need to keep a room warm/cool.

[Strygald]

Originally posted by Lord Helios:

its pretty low thermal conductivity for a metal, you can probably use it for insulation for heavy bridge wires in case you need to keep a room warm/cool.

another good idea, i just realized you could probably use it for conductive wiring in your base too ... took dupes 2 minutes to mine out 20 tons of this stuff!

[Lord Helios]

Originally posted by Strygald:

Originally posted by Lord Helios:

its pretty low thermal conductivity for a metal, you can probably use it for insulation for heavy bridge wires in case you need to keep a room warm/cool.

another good idea, i just realized you could probably use it for conductive wiring in your base too ... took dupes 2 minutes to mine out 20 tons of this stuff!

nice!!

[Angpaur]

It's good for pipes. Ancient Romans can confirm ;-)

[Strygald]

Originally posted by Angpaur:

It's good for pipes. Ancient Romans can confirm ;-)

Here's an opportunity for new sickness types, from exposure to certain materials like Lead poisoning :p

[Angpaur]

Yup, similar could be done for mercury, when it finally is in base game.

[madcow]

We need a Lead Poisoning mechanic...Dupes staggering around with neurological issues able to be treated with chelating agents until too much damage becomes permanent. Then we can have drooling Dupes! A new water source!