diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/circulator.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/circulator.dm
index 39a99148c2..0540ee2ae6 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/circulator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/circulator.dm
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@
 	if(!panel_open)
 		return
 	anchored = !anchored
+	move_resist = anchored? INFINITY : 100
 	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	if(generator)
 		disconnectFromGenerator()