diff --git a/code/game/machinery/autolathe_datums.dm b/code/game/machinery/autolathe_datums.dm
index fe495a67be..eb70b1afa6 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/autolathe_datums.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/autolathe_datums.dm
@@ -36,6 +36,11 @@
 	path = /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/bucket
 	category = "General"
 
+/datum/autolathe/recipe/cooler_bottle
+	name = "water-cooler bottle"
+	path = /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/cooler_bottle
+	category = "General"
+
 /datum/autolathe/recipe/drinkingglass
 	name = "drinking glass"
 	path = /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/glass2/square
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
index d131cdf9c9..1347a182fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@
 	name = "water-cooler bottle"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/vending.dmi'
 	icon_state = "water_cooler_bottle"
-	matter = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 200)
+	matter = list("glass" = 2000)
 	w_class = 3.0
 	amount_per_transfer_from_this = 20
 	possible_transfer_amounts = list(10,20,30,60,120)