diff --git a/turbine_driver.lua b/turbine_driver.lua
index 07e6ece..4cd517f 100644
--- a/turbine_driver.lua
+++ b/turbine_driver.lua
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ local function color(reactor)
 end
 
 local function watch(reactor, monitor)
-    print("Status: " .. getValue(reactor))
+    local value = getValue(reactor)
+    print("Status: " .. tostring(value))    
     sleep(5)
     isWarningState = true
 end