diff --git a/autocrafter.lua b/autocrafter.lua
index 2404188..7ec4436 100644
--- a/autocrafter.lua
+++ b/autocrafter.lua
@@ -179,10 +179,6 @@ local function update_meta(meta, enabled)
 			"image_button[3,2;1,0.6;pipeworks_button_" .. state .. ".png;" .. state .. ";;;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png]" ..
 			"list[context;src;0,4.5;8,3;]"..
 			"list[context;dst;4,0;4,3;]"..
-			default.gui_bg..
-			default.gui_bg_img..
-			default.gui_slots..
-			default.get_hotbar_bg(0,8) ..
 			"list[current_player;main;0,8;8,4;]" ..
 			"listring[current_player;main]"..
 			"listring[context;src]" ..
@@ -252,7 +248,7 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:autocrafter", {
 	description = S("Autocrafter"),
 	drawtype = "normal",
 	tiles = {"pipeworks_autocrafter.png"},
-	groups = {snappy = 3, tubedevice = 1, tubedevice_receiver = 1},
+	groups = {snappy = 3, tubedevice = 1, tubedevice_receiver = 1, dig_generic = 1},
 	tube = {insert_object = function(pos, node, stack, direction)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -428,12 +424,3 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:autocrafter", {
 	},
 })
 pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:autocrafter"
-
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:autocrafter 2",
-	recipe = {
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:mese_crystal", "default:steel_ingot" },
-	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:mese_crystal", "default:steel_ingot" }
-	},
-})
diff --git a/common.lua b/common.lua
index 207b728..3d40491 100644
--- a/common.lua
+++ b/common.lua
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ function pipeworks.create_fake_player(def, is_dynamic)
 		is_player = delay(true),
 		is_fake_player = true,
 
-		_formspec = def.formspec or default.gui_survival_form,
+		_formspec = def.formspec or "",
 		_hp = def.hp or 20,
 		_breath = 11,
 		_pos = def.position and table.copy(def.position) or vector.new(),
diff --git a/crafts.lua b/crafts.lua
index 9c02da8..178cfc2 100644
--- a/crafts.lua
+++ b/crafts.lua
@@ -1,87 +1,348 @@
+local materials = {
+	stone = "default:stone",
+	desert_stone = "default:desert_stone",
+	desert_sand = "default:desert_sand",
+	chest = "default:chest",
+	copper_ingot = "default:copper_ingot",
+	steel_ingot = "default:steel_ingot",
+	gold_ingot = "default:gold_ingot",
+    mese = "default:mese",
+    mese_crystal = "default:mese_crystal",
+	mese_crystal_fragment = "default:mese_crystal_fragment",
+    glass = "default:glass",
+}
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	materials = {
+		stone = "mcl_core:stone",
+		desert_stone = "mcl_core:sandstone2",
+		desert_sand = "mcl_core:sand",
+		chest = "mcl_chests:chest_small",
+		steel_ingot = "mcl_core:iron_ingot",
+		gold_ingot = "mcl_core:gold_ingot",
+        mese = "default:mese",
+        mese_crystal = "default:mese_crystal",
+		mese_crystal_fragment = "mesecons:redstone",
+		-- Use iron where no equivalent
+		copper_ingot = "mcl_core:iron_ingot",
+        glass = "default:glass",
+	}
+elseif minetest.get_modpath("fl_ores") and minetest.get_modpath("fl_stone") then
+	materials = {
+		stone = "fl_stone:stone",
+		desert_stone = "fl_stone:desert_stone",
+		desert_sand = "fl_stone:desert_sand",
+		chest = "fl_storage:wood_chest",
+		steel_ingot = "fl_ores:iron_ingot",
+		gold_ingot = "fl_ores:gold_ingot",
+        mese = "fl_ores:iron_ingot",
+        mese_crystal = "fl_ores:iron_ingot",
+		mese_crystal_fragment = "fl_ores:iron_ingot",
+		copper_ingot = "fl_ores:copper_ingot",
+        glass = "fl_glass:framed_glass",
+	}
+elseif minetest.get_modpath("hades_core") then
+	materials = {
+		stone = "hades_core:stone",
+		desert_stone = "hades_core:desert_stone",
+		desert_sand = "hades_core:desert_sand",
+		chest = "hades_core:chest";
+		steel_ingot = "hades_core:steel_ingot",
+		gold_ingot = "hades_core:gold_ingot",
+        mese = "hades_core:mese",
+        mese_crystal = "hades_core:mese_crystal",
+		mese_crystal_fragment = "hades_core:mese_crystal_fragment",
+		copper_ingot = "hades_core:copper_ingot",
+		tin_ingot = "hades_core:tin_ingot",
+        glass = "default:glass",
+	}
+end
+
 -- Crafting recipes for pipes
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty 12",
-        recipe = {
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" },
-                { "", "", "" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty 12",
+    recipe = {
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot },
+            { "", "", "" },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot }
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:straight_pipe_empty 3",
-        recipe = {
-                { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:straight_pipe_empty 3",
+    recipe = {
+            { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:spigot 3",
-        recipe = {
-                { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
-                { "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:spigot 3",
+    recipe = {
+            { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
+            { "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:entry_panel_empty 2",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "", "default:steel_ingot", "" },
-		{ "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
-		{ "", "default:steel_ingot", "" },
-	},
+output = "pipeworks:entry_panel_empty 2",
+recipe = {
+    { "", materials.steel_ingot, "" },
+    { "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
+    { "", materials.steel_ingot, "" },
+},
 })
 
 -- Various ancillary pipe devices
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:pump_off 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "default:stone", "default:steel_ingot", "default:stone" },
-                { "default:copper_ingot", "default:mese_crystal_fragment", "default:copper_ingot" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:pump_off 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { materials.stone, materials.steel_ingot, materials.stone },
+            { materials.copper_ingot, materials.mese_crystal_fragment, materials.copper_ingot },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot }
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:valve_off_empty 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "", "group:stick", "" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" },
-                { "", "default:steel_ingot", "" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:valve_off_empty 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { "", "group:stick", "" },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot },
+            { "", materials.steel_ingot, "" }
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:storage_tank_0 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:glass", "default:steel_ingot" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:storage_tank_0 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { "", materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.glass, materials.steel_ingot },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "" }
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:grating 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "", "default:steel_ingot" },
-                { "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
-                { "default:steel_ingot", "", "default:steel_ingot" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:grating 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { materials.steel_ingot, "", materials.steel_ingot },
+            { "", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "" },
+            { materials.steel_ingot, "", materials.steel_ingot }
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:flow_sensor_empty 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "mesecons:mesecon", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:flow_sensor_empty 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty", "mesecons:mesecon", "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
+    },
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft( {
-        output = "pipeworks:fountainhead 2",
-        recipe = {
-                { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
-				{ "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" }
-        },
+    output = "pipeworks:fountainhead 2",
+    recipe = {
+            { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" },
+            { "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty" }
+    },
 })
+
+-- injectors
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:filter 2",
+	recipe = {
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { "group:stick", materials.mese_crystal, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:mese_filter 2",
+	recipe = {
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { "group:stick", materials.mese, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+	},
+})
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("digilines") then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:digiline_filter 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{ materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ "group:stick", "digilines:wire_std_00000000", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+-- other
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:autocrafter 2",
+	recipe = {
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.mese_crystal, materials.steel_ingot },
+	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", materials.steel_ingot, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { materials.steel_ingot, materials.mese_crystal, materials.steel_ingot }
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube 1",
+	recipe = {
+		{ materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot },
+		{ materials.steel_ingot, "pipeworks:tube_1", materials.steel_ingot },
+		{ materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot }
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube 1",
+	recipe = {
+		{ "", materials.steel_ingot, "" },
+		{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" },
+		{ "", materials.steel_ingot, "" }
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft({
+	output = "pipeworks:trashcan",
+	recipe = {
+		{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+		{ materials.steel_ingot, "", materials.steel_ingot },
+		{ materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot, materials.steel_ingot },
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft( {
+	output = "pipeworks:teleport_tube_1 2",
+	recipe = {
+	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+	        { materials.desert_stone, materials.mese, materials.desert_stone },
+	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+	},
+})
+
+if pipeworks.enable_priority_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:priority_tube_1 6",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ materials.gold_ingot, "", materials.gold_ingot },
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_accelerator_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:accelerator_tube_1 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ materials.mese_crystal_fragment, materials.steel_ingot, materials.mese_crystal_fragment },
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_crossing_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:crossing_tube_1 5",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" },
+			{ "pipeworks:tube_1", "pipeworks:tube_1", "pipeworks:tube_1" },
+			{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" }
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_one_way_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "pipeworks:one_way_tube 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ "group:stick", materials.mese_crystal, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_mese_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:mese_tube_000000 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ "", materials.mese_crystal, "" },
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		type = "shapeless",
+		output = "pipeworks:mese_tube_000000",
+		recipe = {
+			"pipeworks:tube_1",
+			materials.mese_crystal,
+			materials.mese_crystal,
+			materials.mese_crystal,
+			materials.mese_crystal,
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "pipeworks:mese_sand_tube_1 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{"group:sand",                 materials.mese_crystal,       "group:sand" },
+			{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		type = "shapeless",
+		output = "pipeworks:mese_sand_tube_1",
+		recipe = {
+			"pipeworks:sand_tube_1",
+			materials.mese_crystal_fragment,
+			materials.mese_crystal_fragment,
+			materials.mese_crystal_fragment,
+			materials.mese_crystal_fragment,
+		},
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_deployer then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "pipeworks:deployer_off",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "group:wood",    "default:chest",    "group:wood"    },
+			{ materials.stone, "mesecons:piston",  materials.stone },
+			{ materials.stone, "mesecons:mesecon", materials.stone },
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_dispenser then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "pipeworks:dispenser_off",
+		recipe = {
+			{ materials.desert_sand, materials.chest,    materials.desert_sand },
+			{ materials.stone,       "mesecons:piston",  materials.stone       },
+			{ materials.stone,       "mesecons:mesecon", materials.stone      },
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+if pipeworks.enable_node_breaker then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "pipeworks:nodebreaker_off",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:gear_steel", "basic_materials:gear_steel",   "basic_materials:gear_steel"    },
+			{ materials.stone, "mesecons:piston",   materials.stone },
+			{ "group:wood",    "mesecons:mesecon",  "group:wood" },
+		}
+	})
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/decorative_tubes.lua b/decorative_tubes.lua
index 308330b..d79f8af 100644
--- a/decorative_tubes.lua
+++ b/decorative_tubes.lua
@@ -1,20 +1,24 @@
 local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
 local straight = function(pos, node, velocity, stack) return {velocity} end
+local steel_tex = "[combine:16x16^[noalpha^[colorize:#D3D3D3"
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then steel_tex = "default_steel_block.png" end
 
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube", {
 	description = S("Airtight steelblock embedded tube"),
 	tiles = {
-		"default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
-		"default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
-		"default_steel_block.png^pipeworks_tube_connection_metallic.png",
-		"default_steel_block.png^pipeworks_tube_connection_metallic.png",
+		steel_tex, steel_tex,
+		steel_tex, steel_tex,
+		steel_tex .. "^pipeworks_tube_connection_metallic.png",
+		steel_tex .. "^pipeworks_tube_connection_metallic.png",
 		},
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {cracky=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, tubedevice = 1},
+	groups = {cracky=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, tubedevice = 1, dig_glass = 2},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_stone_defaults",
+    },
 	tube = {
 		connect_sides = {front = 1, back = 1,},
 		priority = 50,
@@ -30,15 +34,6 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube", {
 })
 pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube"
 
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube 1",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" },
-		{ "default:steel_ingot", "pipeworks:tube_1", "default:steel_ingot" },
-		{ "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" }
-	},
-})
-
 local pane_box = {
 	type = "fixed",
 	fixed = {
@@ -66,9 +61,11 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube", {
 	collision_box = pane_box,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {cracky=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, tubedevice = 1},
+	groups = {cracky=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, tubedevice = 1, dig_glass = 2},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_stone_defaults",
+    },
 	tube = {
 		connect_sides = {front = 1, back = 1,},
 		priority = 50,
@@ -83,12 +80,3 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube", {
 	on_rotate = pipeworks.on_rotate,
 })
 pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube"
-
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube 1",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "", "default:steel_ingot", "" },
-		{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" },
-		{ "", "default:steel_ingot", "" }
-	},
-})
diff --git a/devices.lua b/devices.lua
index 0acbc76..d6bfced 100644
--- a/devices.lua
+++ b/devices.lua
@@ -133,9 +133,9 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 
 	local dgroups
 	if states[s] == "off" then
-		dgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1}
+		dgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4}
 	else
-		dgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1}
+		dgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4}
 	end
 
 	local pumpname = "pipeworks:pump_"..states[s]
@@ -148,7 +148,9 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 		paramtype = "light",
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		groups = dgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		pipe_connections = { top = 1 },
 		after_place_node = function(pos)
@@ -170,7 +172,7 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 			local fdir = node.param2
 			minetest.swap_node(pos, { name = "pipeworks:pump_"..states[3-s], param2 = fdir })
 		end,
-		on_rotate = screwdriver.rotate_simple
+		on_rotate = screwdriver and screwdriver.rotate_simple or nil
 	})
 
 	-- FIXME: this currently assumes that pumps can only rotate around the fixed axis pointing Y+.
@@ -200,7 +202,9 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 			fixed = { -5/16, -4/16, -8/16, 5/16, 5/16, 8/16 }
 		},
 		groups = dgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 		after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -247,8 +251,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_valve_loaded, {
 		type = "fixed",
 		fixed = { -5/16, -4/16, -8/16, 5/16, 5/16, 8/16 }
 	},
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -297,8 +303,10 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:grating", {
 	},
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	pipe_connections = { top = 1 },
 	after_place_node = function(pos)
@@ -322,8 +330,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_spigot_empty, {
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	pipe_connections = { left=1, right=1, front=1, back=1,
 						 left_param2 = 3, right_param2 = 1, front_param2 = 2, back_param2 = 0 },
@@ -350,23 +360,17 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_spigot_loaded, {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_spigot_pouring"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = {
-		{
-			name = "default_water_flowing_animated.png",
-			animation = {
-				type = "vertical_frames",
-				aspect_w = 16,
-				aspect_h = 16,
-				length = 0.8,
-			},
-		},
+		minetest.registered_nodes[pipeworks.liquids.water.source].tiles[1],
 		{ name = "pipeworks_spigot.png" }
 	},
 	use_texture_alpha = texture_alpha_mode and "blend" or true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	pipe_connections = { left=1, right=1, front=1, back=1,
 						 left_param2 = 3, right_param2 = 1, front_param2 = 2, back_param2 = 0 },
@@ -421,8 +425,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_panel_empty, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_entry_panel.png" },
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -441,8 +447,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_panel_loaded, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_entry_panel.png" },
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -471,8 +479,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sensor_empty, {
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -510,8 +520,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sensor_loaded, {
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -555,12 +567,12 @@ new_flow_logic_register.transition_simple_set(sensor_pressure_set, { mesecons=pi
 -- TODO flow-logic-stub: these don't currently do anything under the new flow logic.
 for fill = 0, 10 do
 	local filldesc=S("empty")
-	local sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1}
+	local sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, dig_generic = 4}
 	local image = nil
 
 	if fill ~= 0 then
 		filldesc=S("@1% full", 10*fill)
-		sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, not_in_creative_inventory=1}
+		sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4}
 		image = "pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png"
 	end
 
@@ -577,8 +589,10 @@ for fill = 0, 10 do
 		inventory_image = image,
 		paramtype = "light",
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
-		groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		drop = "pipeworks:storage_tank_0",
 		pipe_connections = { top = 1, bottom = 1},
@@ -606,7 +620,9 @@ for fill = 0, 10 do
 		paramtype = "light",
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		groups = sgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		drop = "pipeworks:storage_tank_0",
 		pipe_connections = { top = 1, bottom = 1},
@@ -632,8 +648,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_fountain_empty, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_fountainhead.png" },
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	pipe_connections = { bottom = 1 },
 	after_place_node = function(pos)
@@ -667,8 +685,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_fountain_loaded, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_fountainhead.png" },
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	pipe_connections = { bottom = 1 },
 	after_place_node = function(pos)
@@ -717,8 +737,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sp_empty, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_straight_pipe_empty.png" },
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
@@ -739,8 +761,10 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sp_loaded, {
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_straight_pipe_loaded.png" },
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+    },
 	walkable = true,
 	on_place = pipeworks.rotate_on_place,
 	after_dig_node = function(pos)
diff --git a/filter-injector.lua b/filter-injector.lua
index 5ae3719..a155307 100644
--- a/filter-injector.lua
+++ b/filter-injector.lua
@@ -377,7 +377,9 @@ for _, data in ipairs({
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		groups = {snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, mesecon = 2},
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_wood_defaults",
+		},
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			set_filter_formspec(data, meta)
@@ -482,35 +484,6 @@ for _, data in ipairs({
 	pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:"..data.name
 end
 
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:filter 2",
-	recipe = {
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "group:stick", "default:mese_crystal", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-	},
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:mese_filter 2",
-	recipe = {
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "group:stick", "default:mese", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-	},
-})
-
-if minetest.get_modpath("digilines") then
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:digiline_filter 2",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "group:stick", "digilines:wire_std_00000000", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
-end
-
 --[[
 In the past the filter-injectors had real items in their inventories. This code
 puts them to the input to the filter-injector if possible. Else the items are
diff --git a/flowing_logic.lua b/flowing_logic.lua
index 55c3ac7..b1c12aa 100644
--- a/flowing_logic.lua
+++ b/flowing_logic.lua
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ end
 
 pipeworks.spigot_check = function(pos, node)
 	local belowname = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z}).name
-	if belowname and (belowname == "air" or belowname == "default:water_flowing" or belowname == "default:water_source") then
+	if belowname and (belowname == "air" or belowname == pipeworks.liquids.water.flowing or belowname == pipeworks.liquids.water.source) then
 		local spigotname = minetest.get_node(pos).name
 		local fdir=node.param2 % 4
 		local check = {
@@ -96,14 +96,14 @@ pipeworks.spigot_check = function(pos, node)
 		if near_node and string.find(near_node.name, "_loaded") then
 			if spigotname and spigotname == "pipeworks:spigot" then
 				minetest.add_node(pos,{name = "pipeworks:spigot_pouring", param2 = fdir})
-				if finitewater or belowname ~= "default:water_source" then
-					minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z},{name = "default:water_source"})
+				if finitewater or belowname ~= pipeworks.liquids.water.source then
+					minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z},{name = pipeworks.liquids.water.source})
 				end
 			end
 		else
 			if spigotname == "pipeworks:spigot_pouring" then
 				minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y,z=pos.z},{name = "pipeworks:spigot", param2 = fdir})
-				if belowname == "default:water_source" and not finitewater then
+				if belowname == pipeworks.liquids.water.source and not finitewater then
 					minetest.remove_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z})
 				end
 			end
@@ -113,20 +113,20 @@ end
 
 pipeworks.fountainhead_check = function(pos, node)
 	local abovename = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z}).name
-	if abovename and (abovename == "air" or abovename == "default:water_flowing" or abovename == "default:water_source") then
+	if abovename and (abovename == "air" or abovename == pipeworks.liquids.water.flowing or abovename == pipeworks.liquids.water.source) then
 		local fountainhead_name = minetest.get_node(pos).name
 		local near_node = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y-1,z=pos.z})
 		if near_node and string.find(near_node.name, "_loaded") then
 			if fountainhead_name and fountainhead_name == "pipeworks:fountainhead" then
 				minetest.add_node(pos,{name = "pipeworks:fountainhead_pouring"})
-				if finitewater or abovename ~= "default:water_source" then
-					minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z},{name = "default:water_source"})
+				if finitewater or abovename ~= pipeworks.liquids.water.source then
+					minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z},{name = pipeworks.liquids.water.source})
 				end
 			end
 		else
 			if fountainhead_name == "pipeworks:fountainhead_pouring" then
 				minetest.add_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y,z=pos.z},{name = "pipeworks:fountainhead"})
-				if abovename == "default:water_source" and not finitewater then
+				if abovename == pipeworks.liquids.water.source and not finitewater then
 					minetest.remove_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z})
 				end
 			end
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index beeefb7..8fb0b31 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -11,6 +11,16 @@ pipeworks.worldpath = minetest.get_worldpath()
 pipeworks.modpath = minetest.get_modpath("pipeworks")
 local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
+pipeworks.liquids = {}
+pipeworks.liquids.water = {
+	source = minetest.registered_nodes["mapgen_water_source"].name,
+	flowing = minetest.registered_nodes["mapgen_water_source"].liquid_alternative_flowing
+}
+pipeworks.liquids.river_water = {
+	source = minetest.registered_nodes["mapgen_river_water_source"].name,
+	flowing = minetest.registered_nodes["mapgen_river_water_source"].liquid_alternative_flowing
+}
+
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/default_settings.lua")
 -- Read the external config file if it exists.
 local worldsettingspath = pipeworks.worldpath.."/pipeworks_settings.txt"
@@ -40,7 +50,8 @@ pipeworks.rules_all = {{x=0, y=0, z=1},{x=0, y=0, z=-1},{x=1, y=0, z=0},{x=-1, y
 pipeworks.mesecons_rules={{x=0,y=0,z=1},{x=0,y=0,z=-1},{x=1,y=0,z=0},{x=-1,y=0,z=0},{x=0,y=1,z=0},{x=0,y=-1,z=0}}
 pipeworks.digilines_rules={{x=0,y=0,z=1},{x=0,y=0,z=-1},{x=1,y=0,z=0},{x=-1,y=0,z=0},{x=0,y=1,z=0},{x=0,y=-1,z=0}}
 
-pipeworks.liquid_texture = "default_water.png"
+pipeworks.liquid_texture = minetest.registered_nodes[pipeworks.liquids.water.flowing].tiles[1]
+if type(pipeworks.liquid_texture) == "table" then pipeworks.liquid_texture = pipeworks.liquid_texture.name end
 
 pipeworks.button_off   = {text="", texture="pipeworks_button_off.png", addopts="false;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png"}
 pipeworks.button_on    = {text="", texture="pipeworks_button_on.png",  addopts="false;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png"}
@@ -113,7 +124,6 @@ dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/autoplace_tubes.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/luaentity.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/item_transport.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/flowing_logic.lua")
-dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/crafts.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/tube_registration.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/routing_tubes.lua")
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/sorting_tubes.lua")
@@ -137,7 +147,7 @@ dofile(pipeworks.modpath..logicdir.."flowable_node_registry_install.lua")
 if pipeworks.enable_pipes then dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/pipes.lua") end
 if pipeworks.enable_teleport_tube then dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/teleport_tube.lua") end
 if pipeworks.enable_pipe_devices then dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/devices.lua") end
-if pipeworks.enable_redefines then
+if pipeworks.enable_redefines and minetest.get_modpath("default") then
 	dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/compat-chests.lua")
 	dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/compat-furnaces.lua")
 end
@@ -147,6 +157,8 @@ if pipeworks.enable_lua_tube and
 	dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/lua_tube.lua")
 end
 
+dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/crafts.lua")
+
 minetest.register_alias("pipeworks:pipe", "pipeworks:pipe_110000_empty")
 
 -- Unified Inventory categories integration
diff --git a/legacy.lua b/legacy.lua
index 72f8cb4..a426a62 100644
--- a/legacy.lua
+++ b/legacy.lua
@@ -27,7 +27,9 @@ if not minetest.get_modpath("auto_tree_tap") and
 		is_ground_content = true,
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		groups = {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, mesecon = 2,tubedevice=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1 },
-		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_stone_defaults",
+		},
 		tube = {connect_sides={back=1}},
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
diff --git a/lua_tube.lua b/lua_tube.lua
index c5fd24c..0898749 100644
--- a/lua_tube.lua
+++ b/lua_tube.lua
@@ -865,7 +865,7 @@ for white  = 0, 1 do
 	tiles[3] = tiles[3]..tiles_on_off.R270:format(white == 1 and "on" or "off");
 	tiles[4] = tiles[4]..tiles_on_off.R_90:format(white == 1 and "on" or "off");
 
-	local groups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, overheat = 1}
+	local groups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, overheat = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 	if red + blue + yellow + green + black + white ~= 0 then
 		groups.not_in_creative_inventory = 1
 	end
@@ -918,7 +918,9 @@ for white  = 0, 1 do
 		node_box = node_box,
 		on_construct = reset_meta,
 		on_receive_fields = on_receive_fields,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_wood_defaults",
+		},
 		mesecons = mesecons,
 		digiline = digiline,
 		-- Virtual portstates are the ports that
@@ -1021,14 +1023,16 @@ minetest.register_node(BASENAME .. "_burnt", {
 	is_burnt = true,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	is_ground_content = false,
-	groups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+	groups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, dig_generic = 4},
 	drop = BASENAME.."000000",
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	selection_box = selection_box,
 	node_box = node_box,
 	on_construct = reset_meta,
 	on_receive_fields = on_receive_fields,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	_sound_def = {
+        key = "node_sound_wood_defaults",
+    },
 	virtual_portstates = {red = false, blue = false, yellow = false,
 		green = false, black = false, white = false},
 	mesecons = {
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index 17fd51c..c95a9c7 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name = pipeworks
 description = This mod uses mesh nodes and nodeboxes to supply a complete set of 3D pipes and tubes, along with devices that work with them.
-depends = default, basic_materials, screwdriver
-optional_depends = mesecons, mesecons_mvps, digilines, signs_lib, unified_inventory
+depends = basic_materials
+optional_depends = mesecons, mesecons_mvps, digilines, signs_lib, unified_inventory, default, screwdriver, fl_mapgen, sound_api
 min_minetest_version = 5.2.0
diff --git a/pipes.lua b/pipes.lua
index befbbb9..5ab7c61 100644
--- a/pipes.lua
+++ b/pipes.lua
@@ -37,11 +37,11 @@ for index, connects in ipairs(cconnects) do
 	end
 	--]]
 
-	local pgroups = {snappy = 3, pipe = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	local pgroups = {snappy = 3, pipe = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 	local pipedesc = S("Pipe Segment").." "..dump(connects)
 
 	if #connects == 0 then
-		pgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1}
+		pgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 		pipedesc = S("Pipe Segment")
 	end
 
@@ -76,7 +76,9 @@ for index, connects in ipairs(cconnects) do
 			fixed = outsel
 		},
 		groups = pgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		drop = "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty",
 		after_place_node = function(pos)
@@ -91,7 +93,7 @@ for index, connects in ipairs(cconnects) do
 		pipenumber = index
 	})
 
-	local pgroups = {snappy = 3, pipe = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	local pgroups = {snappy = 3, pipe = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 
 	minetest.register_node("pipeworks:pipe_"..index.."_loaded", {
 		description = pipedesc,
@@ -110,7 +112,9 @@ for index, connects in ipairs(cconnects) do
 			fixed = outsel
 		},
 		groups = pgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_metal_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		drop = "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty",
 		after_place_node = function(pos)
diff --git a/pressure_logic/abms.lua b/pressure_logic/abms.lua
index 50951b0..2675b7c 100644
--- a/pressure_logic/abms.lua
+++ b/pressure_logic/abms.lua
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ local check_for_liquids_v2 = function(pos, limit)
 	for _, tpos in ipairs(coords) do
 		if total >= limit then break end
 		local name = minetest.get_node(tpos).name
-		if name == "default:water_source" then
+		if name == pipeworks.liquids.water.source then
 			minetest.remove_node(tpos)
 			total = total + 1
 		end
@@ -247,9 +247,9 @@ flowlogic.helpers.make_neighbour_output_fixed = function(neighbours)
 			-- in non-finite mode, pressure has to be sustained to keep the sources there.
 			-- so in non-finite mode, placing water is dependent on the target node;
 			-- draining pressure is not.
-			local canplace = (name == "air") or (name == "default:water_flowing")
+			local canplace = (name == "air") or (name == pipeworks.liquids.water.flowing)
 			if canplace then
-				minetest.swap_node(npos, {name="default:water_source"})
+				minetest.swap_node(npos, {name=pipeworks.liquids.water.source})
 			end
 			if (not finitemode) or canplace then
 				taken = taken + 1
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ flowlogic.helpers.make_neighbour_cleanup_fixed = function(neighbours)
 		for _, offset in pairs(neighbours) do
 			local npos = vector.add(pos, offset)
 			local name = minetest.get_node(npos).name
-			if (name == "default:water_source") then
+			if (name == pipeworks.liquids.water.source) then
 				--pipeworks.logger("neighbour_cleanup_fixed removing "..formatvec(npos))
 				minetest.remove_node(npos)
 			end
diff --git a/routing_tubes.lua b/routing_tubes.lua
index a99d1c3..5e5fe0a 100644
--- a/routing_tubes.lua
+++ b/routing_tubes.lua
@@ -106,14 +106,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_priority_tube then
 				tube = { priority = 150 } -- higher than tubedevices (100)
 			},
 	})
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:priority_tube_1 6",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "default:gold_ingot", "", "default:gold_ingot" },
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
 end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_accelerator_tube then
@@ -131,14 +123,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_accelerator_tube then
 					end}
 			},
 	})
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:accelerator_tube_1 2",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "default:mese_crystal_fragment", "default:steel_ingot", "default:mese_crystal_fragment" },
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
 end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_crossing_tube then
@@ -153,14 +137,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_crossing_tube then
 				tube = {can_go = function(pos, node, velocity, stack) return {velocity} end }
 			},
 	})
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:crossing_tube_1 5",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" },
-			{ "pipeworks:tube_1", "pipeworks:tube_1", "pipeworks:tube_1" },
-			{ "", "pipeworks:tube_1", "" }
-		},
-	})
 end
 
 local texture_alpha_mode = minetest.features.use_texture_alpha_string_modes
@@ -178,7 +154,9 @@ if pipeworks.enable_one_way_tube then
 		node_box = {type = "fixed",
 			fixed = {{-1/2, -9/64, -9/64, 1/2, 9/64, 9/64}}},
 		groups = {snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, tubedevice = 1},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_wood_defaults",
+		},
 		tube = {
 			connect_sides = {left = 1, right = 1},
 			can_go = function(pos, node, velocity, stack)
@@ -197,12 +175,4 @@ if pipeworks.enable_one_way_tube then
 		check_for_horiz_pole = pipeworks.check_for_horiz_tube
 	})
 	pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:one_way_tube"
-	minetest.register_craft({
-		output = "pipeworks:one_way_tube 2",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "group:stick", "default:mese_crystal", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
 end
diff --git a/signal_tubes.lua b/signal_tubes.lua
index cabf488..2713507 100644
--- a/signal_tubes.lua
+++ b/signal_tubes.lua
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ local function after_break(pos)
 	end
 end
 
-if pipeworks.enable_detector_tube then
+if minetest.get_modpath("mesecons") and pipeworks.enable_detector_tube then
 	local detector_tube_step = 5 * tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dedicated_server_step"))
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:detector_tube_on", {
 			description = S("Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment on"),
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_detector_tube then
 	})
 end
 
-if pipeworks.enable_conductor_tube then
+if minetest.get_modpath("mesecons") and pipeworks.enable_conductor_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:conductor_tube_off", {
 			description = S("Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_inv.png",
diff --git a/sorting_tubes.lua b/sorting_tubes.lua
index 10a81a6..0168fad 100644
--- a/sorting_tubes.lua
+++ b/sorting_tubes.lua
@@ -163,25 +163,4 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_tube then
 				end,
 			},
 	})
-
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:mese_tube_000000 2",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{ "", "default:mese_crystal", "" },
-			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
-
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		type = "shapeless",
-		output = "pipeworks:mese_tube_000000",
-		recipe = {
-			"pipeworks:tube_1",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment"
-		},
-	})
 end
diff --git a/teleport_tube.lua b/teleport_tube.lua
index c59f740..b41d525 100644
--- a/teleport_tube.lua
+++ b/teleport_tube.lua
@@ -153,9 +153,7 @@ local function update_meta(meta, can_receive)
 		"label[7.0,0;"..S("Receive").."]"..
 		"image_button[7.0,0.5;1,0.6;pipeworks_button_" .. cr_state .. ".png;cr" .. (can_receive and 0 or 1) .. ";;;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png]"..
 		"button_exit[6.3,1.3;2,1;close;"..S("Close").."]"..
-		"label[0.2,2.3;"..itext.."]"..
-		default.gui_bg..
-		default.gui_bg_img)
+		"label[0.2,2.3;"..itext.."]")
 end
 
 pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
@@ -262,14 +260,6 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
 		end
 	},
 })
-minetest.register_craft( {
-	output = "pipeworks:teleport_tube_1 2",
-	recipe = {
-	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-	        { "default:desert_stone", "default:mese", "default:desert_stone" },
-	        { "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-	},
-})
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_mvps") ~= nil then
 	mesecon.register_on_mvps_move(function(moved_nodes)
diff --git a/trashcan.lua b/trashcan.lua
index 361d73e..e106761 100644
--- a/trashcan.lua
+++ b/trashcan.lua
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
 		"pipeworks_trashcan_side.png",
 		"pipeworks_trashcan_side.png",
 	},
-	groups = {snappy = 3, tubedevice = 1, tubedevice_receiver = 1},
+	groups = {snappy = 3, tubedevice = 1, tubedevice_receiver = 1, dig_generic = 4},
 	tube = {
 		insert_object = function(pos, node, stack, direction)
 			return ItemStack("")
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
 				"item_image[0,0;1,1;pipeworks:trashcan]"..
 				"label[1,0;"..S("Trash Can").."]"..
 				"list[context;trash;3.5,1;1,1;]"..
-				default.gui_bg..
-				default.gui_bg_img..
-				default.gui_slots..
-				default.get_hotbar_bg(0,3) ..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]" ..
 				"listring[]")
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Trash Can"))
@@ -41,12 +37,3 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
 	end,
 })
 pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:trashcan"
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "pipeworks:trashcan",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-		{ "default:steel_ingot", "", "default:steel_ingot" },
-		{ "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot" },
-	},
-})
diff --git a/tube_registration.lua b/tube_registration.lua
index e1859f9..c621cd8 100644
--- a/tube_registration.lua
+++ b/tube_registration.lua
@@ -61,13 +61,13 @@ local register_one_tube = function(name, tname, dropname, desc, plain, noctrs, e
 		outimgs[vti[v]] = ends[v]
 	end
 
-	local tgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	local tgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 	local tubedesc = string.format("%s %s", desc, dump(connects))
 	local iimg = type(plain[1]) == "table" and plain[1].name or plain[1]
 	local wscale = {x = 1, y = 1, z = 1}
 
 	if #connects == 0 then
-		tgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1}
+		tgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, dig_generic = 4}
 		tubedesc = desc
 		iimg=inv
 		outimgs = {
@@ -102,7 +102,9 @@ local register_one_tube = function(name, tname, dropname, desc, plain, noctrs, e
 			fixed = outboxes
 		},
 		groups = tgroups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		_sound_def = {
+			key = "node_sound_wood_defaults",
+		},
 		walkable = true,
 		stack_max = 99,
 		basename = name,
diff --git a/vacuum_tubes.lua b/vacuum_tubes.lua
index 927480b..f6a3546 100644
--- a/vacuum_tubes.lua
+++ b/vacuum_tubes.lua
@@ -46,9 +46,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
 						"label[1.2,0.2;"..S("Adjustable Vacuuming Tube").."]"..
 						"field[0.5,1.6;2.1,1;dist;"..S("Radius")..";${dist}]"..
 						"button[2.3,1.3;1.5,1;set_dist;"..S("Set").."]"..
-						"button_exit[3.8,1.3;2,1;close;"..S("Close").."]"..
-						default.gui_bg..
-						default.gui_bg_img)
+						"button_exit[3.8,1.3;2,1;close;"..S("Close").."]")
 					meta:set_string("infotext", S("Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment"))
 				end,
 				on_receive_fields = function(pos,formname,fields,sender)
@@ -69,27 +67,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
 				end,
 			},
 	})
-
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "pipeworks:mese_sand_tube_1 2",
-		recipe = {
-			{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
-			{"group:sand",                 "default:mese_crystal",       "group:sand" },
-			{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
-		},
-	})
-
-	minetest.register_craft( {
-		type = "shapeless",
-		output = "pipeworks:mese_sand_tube_1",
-		recipe = {
-			"pipeworks:sand_tube_1",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment",
-			"default:mese_crystal_fragment"
-		},
-	})
 end
 
 local function vacuum(pos, radius)
diff --git a/wielder.lua b/wielder.lua
index 22df13f..92d121a 100644
--- a/wielder.lua
+++ b/wielder.lua
@@ -184,7 +184,9 @@ local function register_wielder(data)
 			paramtype2 = "facedir",
 			tubelike = 1,
 			groups = groups,
-			sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+			_sound_def = {
+				key = "node_sound_stone_defaults",
+			},
 			drop = data.name_base.."_off",
 			on_construct = function(pos)
 				local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -372,14 +374,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_node_breaker then
 	}
 	register_wielder(data)
 	pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:nodebreaker_off"
-	minetest.register_craft({
-		output = "pipeworks:nodebreaker_off",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "basic_materials:gear_steel", "basic_materials:gear_steel",   "basic_materials:gear_steel"    },
-			{ "default:stone", "mesecons:piston",   "default:stone" },
-			{ "group:wood",    "mesecons:mesecon",  "group:wood" },
-		}
-	})
 	-- aliases for when someone had technic installed, but then uninstalled it but not pipeworks
 	minetest.register_alias("technic:nodebreaker_off", "pipeworks:nodebreaker_off")
 	minetest.register_alias("technic:nodebreaker_on", "pipeworks:nodebreaker_on")
@@ -424,14 +418,6 @@ if pipeworks.enable_deployer then
 		eject_drops = false,
 	})
 	pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:deployer_off"
-	minetest.register_craft({
-		output = "pipeworks:deployer_off",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "group:wood",    "default:chest",    "group:wood"    },
-			{ "default:stone", "mesecons:piston",  "default:stone" },
-			{ "default:stone", "mesecons:mesecon", "default:stone" },
-		}
-	})
 	-- aliases for when someone had technic installed, but then uninstalled it but not pipeworks
 	minetest.register_alias("technic:deployer_off", "pipeworks:deployer_off")
 	minetest.register_alias("technic:deployer_on", "pipeworks:deployer_on")
@@ -460,12 +446,4 @@ if pipeworks.enable_dispenser then
 		eject_drops = false,
 	})
 	pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list[#pipeworks.ui_cat_tube_list+1] = "pipeworks:dispenser_off"
-	minetest.register_craft({
-		output = "pipeworks:dispenser_off",
-		recipe = {
-			{ "default:desert_sand", "default:chest",    "default:desert_sand" },
-			{ "default:stone",       "mesecons:piston",  "default:stone"       },
-			{ "default:stone",       "mesecons:mesecon", "default:stone"       },
-		}
-	})
 end