# Installation

> Setup guide for ML Water Stations

Category: LIQUID STATIONS · Source: https://miciomods.it/docs/ml-water-stations-installation · Last updated: 2026-07-28

## Overview

ML Water Stations manages placeable liquid containers. Players place tanks, fill them with liquids (water, fuel, oil, chemicals), extract into bottles or jerry cans, and repair damaged tanks. Includes 3D DUI fill indicators, weather-based rain collection, decay mechanics, and fixed station support.

## Quick Start

1. Download from [CFX Portal](https://portal.cfx.re)
2. Extract to your `resources` folder as `ml_water_stations`
3. Add to `server.cfg`:

**server.cfg**

```cfg
ensure oxmysql
ensure ox_lib
ensure ml_bridge
ensure ml_water_stations
```

> **WARNING:** Load Order
>
> `ml_water_stations` must start AFTER `ml_bridge`.

## Database

The table is created automatically on first start:

`ml_water_stations`: Stores tank positions, owner, liquid level, health, and fixed station IDs

## Item Registration

Register the items from `_INSTALL/ox_items.txt` in your inventory system:

- `small_water_tank`, `medium_water_tank`, `large_water_tank`: Placeable tank items
- `bottle_empty`, `jug_empty`, `bucket_empty`: Empty containers for liquid extraction
- `bottle_water`, `jug_water`, `bucket_water`: Filled water containers
- `bottle_fuel`, `jug_fuel`, `bucket_fuel`: Filled fuel containers
- `steel`: Repair material

Copy images from `_INSTALL/images/` into your inventory's image folder.

## Verify

After starting, the console will print:

```lua
[ml_water_stations] Resource started
[ml_water_stations] Developed by Micio Mods | miciomods.it
```

**Troubleshooting**

- Tank model not loading. Ensure your server is not blocking base GTA props (`prop_air_watertank1`, etc.). Custom props must be streamed correctly.
- Can't collect liquid. Verify collection items (`bottle_empty`, `bucket_empty`) are registered in your inventory and match names in `Config.FillItems`.
- DUI circle not appearing. Check `Config.ENABLE_DUI = true` and that the player is within `duiDistance` of the tank.
- Rain not filling tanks. Verify `Config.EnableRainCollection = true` and the tank's liquid type is listed in `Config.RainyFillableTypes`.