We were trying to use the new redstone features to create a automated farm, when we found this bug.
MC-8896
water only flows two blocks from dispensers
Resolved
Works As Intended
0
(Unassigned)
Unconfirmed
dispenser, water
Minecraft 1.4.6, Minecraft 1.4.7, Snapshot 13w05a
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This could be a result of your design. Water always flows towards the nearest drop/hole as long as it is less than 7 blocks away. Your water is flowing out towards the channels you dug. For more info, read this: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Water#Spreading