diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
index 58f7fc52772..a4859e8236b 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/chem_master/New()
 	create_reagents(100)
-	spawn(0)
-	update_icon()
+	spawn(50)
+		update_icon() //wait 5 seconds then update the icon, to allow powered icon to appear if actually powered
+	
 
 /obj/machinery/chem_master/ex_act(severity)
 	switch(severity)