diff --git a/code/modules/plumbing/plumbers/grinder_chemical.dm b/code/modules/plumbing/plumbers/grinder_chemical.dm
index 94c55c2b62..9782ac3d28 100644
--- a/code/modules/plumbing/plumbers/grinder_chemical.dm
+++ b/code/modules/plumbing/plumbers/grinder_chemical.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	rcd_cost = 30
 	rcd_delay = 30
 	buffer = 400
-	var/eat_dir = NORTH
 
 /obj/machinery/plumbing/grinder_chemical/Initialize(mapload, bolt)
 	. = ..()