diff --git a/code/modules/power/tesla/coil.dm b/code/modules/power/tesla/coil.dm
index b9313ae26ba..a3bdd2b55bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/tesla/coil.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/tesla/coil.dm
@@ -129,6 +129,8 @@
 	density = TRUE
 	wants_powernet = FALSE
 
+	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/machine/grounding_rod
+
 	can_buckle = TRUE
 	buckle_lying = 0
 	buckle_requires_restraints = TRUE