diff --git a/code/modules/power/cell.dm b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
index 42f06ecbc15..54be119c9a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cell.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
@@ -86,9 +86,9 @@
 		return
 
 	if(maxcharge <= 2500)
-		to_chat(user, "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge], and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%.")
+		to_chat(user, "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge]J, and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%.")
+		to_chat(user, "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]J!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%.")
 
 /obj/item/cell/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/power/smes.dm b/code/modules/power/smes.dm
index f7a8ef9c7de..0be1ad3a590 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/smes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/smes.dm
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 
 	var/capacity = 5e6 // maximum charge
 	var/charge = 1e6 // actual charge
+	var/max_coils = 0
 
 	var/input_attempt = 0 			// 1 = attempting to charge, 0 = not attempting to charge
 	var/inputting = 0 				// 1 = actually inputting, 0 = not inputting
@@ -113,6 +114,16 @@
 	if(!should_be_mapped)
 		warning("Non-buildable or Non-magical SMES at [src.x]X [src.y]Y [src.z]Z")
 
+/obj/machinery/power/smes/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(open_hatch)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_SUBTLE("The maintenance hatch is open."))
+		if (max_coils > 1 && Adjacent(user))
+			var/list/coils = list()
+			for(var/obj/item/smes_coil/C in component_parts)
+				coils += C
+			to_chat(user, "The [max_coils] coil slots contain: [counting_english_list(coils)]")
+
 /obj/machinery/power/smes/add_avail(var/amount)
 	if(..(amount))
 		powernet.smes_newavail += amount
@@ -298,11 +309,17 @@
 	if(W.isscrewdriver())
 		if(!open_hatch)
 			open_hatch = 1
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You open the maintenance hatch of [src].</span>")
+			user.visible_message(\
+				"<span class='notice'>\The [user] opens the maintenance hatch of \the [src].</span>",\
+				"<span class='notice'>You open the maintenance hatch of \the [src].</span>",\
+				range = 4)
 			return 0
 		else
 			open_hatch = 0
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You close the maintenance hatch of [src].</span>")
+			user.visible_message(\
+				"<span class='notice'>\The [user] closes the maintenance hatch of \the [src].</span>",\
+				"<span class='notice'>You close the maintenance hatch of \the [src].</span>",\
+				range = 4)
 			return 0
 
 	if (!open_hatch)
@@ -322,8 +339,8 @@
 		building_terminal = 0
 		CC.use(10)
 		user.visible_message(\
-				"<span class='notice'>[user.name] has added cables to the [src].</span>",\
-				"<span class='notice'>You added cables to the [src].</span>")
+			"<span class='notice'>[user.name] has added cables to the [src].</span>",\
+			"<span class='notice'>You added cables to the [src].</span>")
 		terminal.connect_to_network()
 		stat = 0
 		return 0
diff --git a/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm b/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
index 1db2c5ff6b4..ebaf0d7ab7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
@@ -8,31 +8,40 @@
 //MAGNETIC COILS - These things actually store and transmit power within the SMES. Different types have different
 /obj/item/smes_coil
 	name = "superconductive magnetic coil"
-	desc = "Standard superconductive magnetic coil with average capacity and I/O rating."
+	desc = "Standard superconductive magnetic coil with balanced capacity and I/O rating."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/stock_parts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "smes_coil"			// Just few icons patched together. If someone wants to make better icon, feel free to do so!
-	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE 						// It's LARGE (backpack size)
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE 			// It's LARGE (backpack size)
 	var/ChargeCapacity = 5000000
 	var/IOCapacity = 250000
 
+/obj/item/smes_coil/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(Adjacent(user))
+		to_chat(user, "The label reads:\
+			<div class='notice' style='padding-left:2rem'>Only certified professionals are allowed to handle and install this component.<br>\
+			Charge capacity: [ChargeCapacity/1000000] MJ<br>\
+			Input/Output rating: [IOCapacity/1000] kW</div>",
+			trailing_newline = FALSE)
+
 // 20% Charge Capacity, 60% I/O Capacity. Used for substation/outpost SMESs.
 /obj/item/smes_coil/weak
 	name = "basic superconductive magnetic coil"
-	desc = "Cheaper model of standard superconductive magnetic coil. It's capacity and I/O rating are considerably lower."
+	desc = "Cheaper model of the standard superconductive magnetic coil. Its capacity and I/O rating are considerably lower."
 	ChargeCapacity = 1000000
 	IOCapacity = 150000
 
 // 1000% Charge Capacity, 20% I/O Capacity
 /obj/item/smes_coil/super_capacity
 	name = "superconductive capacitance coil"
-	desc = "Specialised version of standard superconductive magnetic coil. This one has significantly stronger containment field, allowing for significantly larger power storage. It's IO rating is much lower, however."
+	desc = "Specialised version of the standard superconductive magnetic coil. It has significantly stronger containment field, allowing for immense power storage. However its I/O rating is much lower."
 	ChargeCapacity = 50000000
 	IOCapacity = 50000
 
 // 10% Charge Capacity, 400% I/O Capacity. Technically turns SMES into large super capacitor.Ideal for shields.
 /obj/item/smes_coil/super_io
 	name = "superconductive transmission coil"
-	desc = "Specialised version of standard superconductive magnetic coil. While this one won't store almost any power, it rapidly transfers power, making it useful in systems which require large throughput."
+	desc = "Specialised version of the standard superconductive magnetic coil. While it's almost useless for power storage it can rapidly transfer power, making it useful in systems that require large throughput."
 	ChargeCapacity = 500000
 	IOCapacity = 1000000
 
@@ -57,7 +66,7 @@
 
 // SMES itself
 /obj/machinery/power/smes/buildable
-	var/max_coils = 6 			//30M capacity, 1.5MW input/output when fully upgraded /w default coils
+	max_coils = 6 				// 30M capacity, 1.5MW input/output when fully upgraded /w default coils
 	var/cur_coils = 1 			// Current amount of installed coils
 	var/safeties_enabled = 1 	// If 0 modifications can be done without discharging the SMES, at risk of critical failure.
 	var/failing = 0 			// If 1 critical failure has occured and SMES explosion is imminent.
diff --git a/html/changelogs/amunak-smes-improvements.yml b/html/changelogs/amunak-smes-improvements.yml
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..21135b7a440
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/amunak-smes-improvements.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+author: Amunak
+delete-after: True
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "SMES now show whether the maintenance hatch is open, they visibly show (in short range) that the hatch was opened/closed, and when open you can examine the SMES and see what coils are inside."
+  - rscadd: "SMES coils, when examined closely, will now show a label with the charge capacity and I/O rating. Also tweaked descriptions of SMES coils and fixed some typos."