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Water Collector

Tarkov Water Collector: Level Requirements & Crafts

Tarkov Water Collector: items, trader and skill requirements and build time for all 3 levels, bonuses and the 4 crafts it unlocks with profit per hour.

Level 1Level 2Level 3

Water Collector Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

Basic water system for collecting groundwater. Contains several water filters and containers for water purification. One of the most important systems for maintaining life support in the Hideout.

  • Hydration regeneration rate

Requirements

  • Corrugated hose×4
  • Bolts×5
  • Screw nuts×5
  • Duct tape×3

Unlocked crafts (1)

  • Bottle of water (0.6L)20 m₽4,590/h

Water Collector Level 2

Build time: 2 h

What it gives

A sophisticated water collection system with additional pipes, filters, and larger containers. Installation of pumps allows to improve the pressure in the pipes and, consequently, the pressure of water.

  • Hydration regeneration rate

Requirements

  • Corrugated hose×6
  • Electric motor×2
  • Toolset×2
  • KEKTAPE duct tape×5
Station: Workbench Level 1Station: Water Collector Level 1Skill: Attention Level 3

Unlocked crafts (2)

  • Aquamari water bottle with filter ×51 h₽46,644/h
  • Emergency Water Ration ×230 m₽25,744/h

Water Collector Level 3

Build time: 16 h

What it gives

An advanced water collection system for both groundwater and rainwater. It contains various cleaning filters, an electric pump and an extensive water supply system throughout the Hideout. An additional filtration and enrichment system allows you to get very clean and high-quality water.

  • Hydration regeneration rate
  • Additional slots (Water filter, Everclear two-stage water filter)+1

Requirements

  • Roubles×20,000
  • Pliers EliteFound in Raid×2
  • Shustrilo sealing foam×10
  • Ratchet wrenchFound in Raid×1
Station: Generator Level 3Station: Water Collector Level 2Station: Heating Level 2

Unlocked crafts (1)

  • Canister with purified water5 h 25 m₽7,949/h

FAQ

What does the Water Collector do in Tarkov?

Level bonuses: Hydration regeneration rate, Additional slots (Water filter, Everclear two-stage water filter) +1. It unlocks 4 crafts in total. Most profitable craft per hour right now: Aquamari water bottle with filter (₽46,644/h).

What do you need for Water Collector level 1?

Items: 4x Corrugated hose, 5x Bolts, 5x Screw nuts, 3x Duct tape. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Water Collector level 2?

Items: 6x Corrugated hose, 2x Electric motor, 2x Toolset, 5x KEKTAPE duct tape. Requirements: Workbench level 1, Water Collector level 1, Attention level 3. Build time: 2 h.

What do you need for Water Collector level 3?

Items: 20,000x Roubles, 2x Pliers Elite, 10x Shustrilo sealing foam, 1x Ratchet wrench. Requirements: Generator level 3, Water Collector level 2, Heating level 2. Build time: 16 h.

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