diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index a90dd80ac59..dda7471dab8 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@
 	var/lastrigger = "" // The last person to rig this fuel tank - Stored with the object. Only the last person matter for investigation
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	. = ..()
 	if(I.is_refillable())
 		return FALSE //so we can refill them via their afterattack.
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/New()
 	create_reagents(tank_volume)