Dupe Slimelung Risk From Polluted Water?

Slimelung is a germ commonly found in slime biomes. It is bright green and can be found in slime tiles and gases like polluted oxygen. While slimelung is not dangerous to dupes, it can be a nuisance. Inhalation and surface contact with heavily contaminated materials can overwhelm a dupe's immune system, but consuming items with slimelung has no effect. Dupes can get slimelung from polluted water, which can be caused by a dupe transferring slimelung to a bottle and emptying it into a water cleaning facility. To prevent this, hand sanitizers can be placed at key locations, and chlorine can be used to kill germs in water.

Slimelung is not dangerous to dupes and can be ignored

Slimelung is a germ commonly found in slime tiles and polluted oxygen. It can be contracted by dupes through inhalation and surface contact with heavily contaminated materials, leading to illness. However, it is important to note that slimelung is not dangerous to dupes and can be largely avoided or managed effectively.

While slimelung can cause illness in dupes, it is no longer fatal and only results in minor setbacks. Infected dupes may experience faster air loss, requiring them to forcefully wheeze occasionally. This can be inconvenient, especially in low-oxygen environments, but it is not life-threatening.

To prevent slimelung from spreading, players can employ various strategies. One option is to contain the infection by submerging slimelung-infested slime in liquid, preventing the release of polluted oxygen. This can be achieved using storage bins or automatic dispensers filled with liquid. Additionally, players can create barriers by planting Buddy Bud flowers, which emit floral scents that block the spread of slimelung to nearby tiles.

Eradicating slimelung involves killing the germs entirely. This can be done by using chlorine, a powerful disinfectant. Players can pump water into reservoirs in a chlorine chamber to effectively eliminate slimelung germs. Another method is to heat the water, as slimelung dies in hot water. By constructing a tank with aquatuners and insulated tiles, players can heat the water to kill the germs while also using the heated water for cooling purposes.

While slimelung can be a nuisance, it is not a significant threat to dupes. With proper management and prevention strategies, players can effectively contain or eradicate slimelung without worrying about its impact on their dupes' health. Therefore, while it should not be completely ignored, players can rest assured that slimelung is manageable and will not cause severe harm to their colony.

Slimelung can be transferred to water via infected dupes

Slimelung is a germ commonly found in slime tiles in the slime biome. It can be transferred to water via infected dupes, for example, if an infected dupe handles a bottle of water. This can then be emptied into a cistern, spreading the slimelung. Infected dupes can also transfer slimelung to water when mopping up polluted water.

Inhaling or touching slimelung can overwhelm a dupe's immune system, causing them to lose air faster than they can regain it. This makes infected dupes particularly unsuited to operating in low-oxygen environments. However, consuming items with slimelung does not have any effect beyond the exposure from handling it.

Slimelung can be contained by submerging slimelung-infested slime in liquid, preventing it from off-gassing polluted oxygen. It can also be killed by using a liquid reservoir in chlorine gas.

It is also possible to prevent the spread of slimelung by using hand sanitizers at key locations. These do not require water and dupes will only use them if their hands are dirty.

Slimelung can be killed by submerging infected slime in liquid

Slimelung is a germ commonly found in slime tiles in the slime biome. It is bright green in colour and can be viewed by selecting the germ overlay. It multiplies quickly in slime and polluted oxygen but dies in most other substances. It is not dangerous for dupes and is more of a nuisance than a threat. However, inhalation and surface contact with heavily contaminated materials can overwhelm a dupe's immune system.

To prevent the spread of slimelung, it is important to contain or eradicate the germs. One effective method is to submerge slimelung-infested slime in liquid, preventing the release of polluted oxygen. This can be achieved by using storage bins or automatic dispensers submerged in liquid to hold infected debris or slime. Another option is to use an ore scrubber, which will remove germs from contaminated objects carried by dupes.

To kill slimelung germs in liquid, a liquid reservoir in chlorine gas will rapidly disinfect the water it stores. Additionally, slimelung dies in clean oxygen, so ensuring proper ventilation can help eradicate the germs. It is also recommended to have sinks, water locks, and Buddy Bud flowers between the slime biome and your base to limit the spread of slimelung.

While slimelung in water is uncommon, it is important to avoid using contaminated water for drinking, cooking, or oxygen production. Instead, use clean water for these purposes, and only use germy water for other applications, such as hydroponics. By following these measures, you can effectively manage and eradicate slimelung in your slime biome.

Slimelung can be killed with chlorine

Slimelung is a germ commonly found in slime tiles in the slime biome. It can also be found in polluted oxygen, which is produced when slime tiles are dug out and begin to off-gas. While slimelung is not dangerous to dupes, it can be a nuisance and cause them to fall ill. When ill, dupes lose air at a faster rate and are forced to wheeze occasionally, which can be problematic in low-oxygen environments.

To deal with slimelung, you have two main options: containment or eradication. Containment involves preventing the spread of slimelung germs, while eradication involves getting rid of the germs entirely. One way to contain slimelung is to submerge infested slime in liquid, preventing it from off-gassing polluted oxygen. This can be done using storage bins or automatic dispensers that dump debris into the liquid.

Eradication of slimelung germs can be achieved through various methods, some quicker than others. One way to kill slimelung is by using chlorine. Chlorine rooms or pits can be used to clean water and kill germs, including slimelung. To effectively use chlorine, it is recommended to have a pressure of above 1800g per tile, which prevents the slime from off-gassing. Transport tubes can also be used to enter and exit chlorine rooms, as they prevent gas transfer and keep the chlorine contained.

Another way to kill slimelung is to expose the infested tiles to cold temperatures. Slimelung germs begin to die off at temperatures below +20°C. This can be done by storing infested tiles in a cold biome or by bringing the chill to the slime. Additionally, slimelung germs will eventually die off if left in regular oxygen, although this is a slower method.

While slimelung can be a nuisance, it is not something to be feared. With proper containment and eradication measures, such as using chlorine or cold temperatures, you can effectively manage and eliminate slimelung in your colony.

Preventing slimelung: Buddy Bud flowers, deodorizers, and hand sanitizers

Preventing slimelung is an important task in the game, and there are a few ways to do this. Firstly, understanding that slimelung spreads through polluted oxygen and infects tiles, including walls, is key. It is commonly found in slime tiles, but not all slime tiles are infected, and other tiles can also be infected.

Buddy Bud Flowers

Buddy Bud flowers are an effective way to prevent the spread of slimelung. They give off floral scents, which are a type of germ that prevents slimelung from infecting a tile. Here are some steps to use them effectively:

• Place Buddy Buds between areas you want to protect from slimelung.
• Ensure there is no polluted oxygen near the Buddy Buds, as they will not produce floral scents in germ-filled air.
• Maintain the temperature so the Buddy Buds continue to release floral scents.
• Buddy Buds will eventually replace slimelung in the air with floral scents, but they can be overwhelmed by a high volume of polluted oxygen, so use enough Buddy Buds to counter this.

Deodorizers

Deodorizers are used to treat active infections. They do not kill slimelung but instead get rid of polluted oxygen, which slimelung needs to survive. Deodorizers work slowly, so it is important to section off areas and let them clean the air over time.

Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers are not mentioned in the sources provided, but it is likely that they can help prevent the spread of slimelung by ensuring dupes do not transmit the germ between tiles.

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