diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
index 9a8228aaa6d..458e787b79d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 	var/temperature_resistance = 1000 + T0C
 	volume = 1000
 	use_power = 0
+	interact_offline = 1 // Allows this to be used when not in powered area.
 	var/release_log = ""
 	var/update_flag = 0