diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmospherics.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmospherics.dm
index 08cd2b0382b..ca4a16fdb83 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmospherics.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmospherics.dm
@@ -260,6 +260,9 @@ Pipelines + Other Objects -> Pipe network
 		pressures = int_air.return_pressure() - env_air.return_pressure()
 
 	var/fuck_you_dir = get_dir(src, user)
+	if(!fuck_you_dir)
+		fuck_you_dir = pick(GLOB.alldirs)
+
 	var/turf/general_direction = get_edge_target_turf(user, fuck_you_dir)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user] is sent flying by pressure!</span>","<span class='userdanger'>The pressure sends you flying!</span>")
 	//Values based on 2*ONE_ATMOS (the unsafe pressure), resulting in 20 range and 4 speed