diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm b/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
index 7336d8aae8..182470ddab 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
@@ -376,6 +376,7 @@
 	name = "brass welding tool"
 	desc = "A brass welder that seems to constantly refuel itself. It is faintly warm to the touch."
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
+	refueling_interval = 5
 	icon_state = "clockwelder"
 	item_state = "brasswelder"