Python fuel scoop?

HipToss · Jan 22, 2015

Anyone using one to defer the costs of fuel? What is a good size?

Kubicide · Jan 22, 2015

It's pretty much mandatory for the Python. Use the best you can afford!

Logios · Jan 22, 2015

HipToss said:
Anyone using one to defer the costs of fuel? What is a good size?

A3 or A4. A3 is fine if you don't mind taking a short break every few trades, it will fill up in the time it takes to use the bathroom and grab something to drink.

Yank31 · Jan 22, 2015

Using 3A here. Nets 176kg/s, which fills the fuel quite fast. Trader build, so I want to keep the bigger compartments for cargo space.

DimGook · Jan 22, 2015

Check out ED shipyard. Anything under 60s filling time is very good.

DanTheMan · Jan 22, 2015

HipToss said:
Anyone using one to defer the costs of fuel? What is a good size?

Cannot live without it. This puppy is a gas-guzzler.

My scoops is a B3 and is more than adequate.

HipToss · Jan 22, 2015

Thank you. entering my craft now to purchase scoop!

scoda · Jan 22, 2015

Had the A3 for a couple of trips but the A4 suited me as it was much quicker to fill up..

KC-3PO · Jan 22, 2015

A3 or B4 from a time/cost perspective. I'm running an A4 now and very happy with it. Here's a link that shows what type of stars you can scoop and the scoop rates of each class. If you buy a scoop with a lower scoop rate, it helps to upgrade your Power module for better heat efficiency. Means you can stay in the star's corona for longer with better temp management.

http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Fuel_Scoop

Yank31 · Jan 22, 2015

Logios said:
A3 or A4. A3 is fine if you don't mind taking a short break every few trades, it will fill up in the time it takes to use the bathroom and grab something to drink.

I personally don't make a "one big pause", rather I scoop every stars for a few seconds. It's almost... seamless (more or less), the Python (still is) quite agile, so no problem to turn around each star for some seconds.

Derath · Jan 22, 2015

I use a 4, because I'm lazy and didn't really mind dropping 8 cargo for increased speed.

Ayerc · Jan 22, 2015

I rock the A4 with it's 300+ kg/s. (373 I think)

I can usually top off the tank while lining up my next hyperjump. No negative impact to my cr/hr gains, and elimination of the fuel cost.

TonyW · Jan 22, 2015

I used an A4. I could pretty much do a quick sundive to replace most of what the last jump used. About every 5th jump the next waypoint would be behind the star so a longer scoop at .15-.5C would top the tank right up. By then the next waypoint would be visible. so no real delay on my journey.

KC-3PO · Jan 22, 2015

Yank31 said:
I personally don't make a "one big pause", rather I scoop every stars for a few seconds. It's almost... seamless (more or less), the Python (still is) quite agile, so no problem to turn around each star for some seconds.

Ditto here. I'm using an A4 scoop with C7? power, and unless you are doing really long jumps, your FSD will cool down and not much longer after that, your fuel tank tops off.

jgm · Jan 22, 2015

A4 and you can do drive-by scooping as you align for the next jump. Quick and saves a lot of cash if you have multi-hop routes.