diff --git a/burnrate_driver.lua b/burnrate_driver.lua
index 7e67ea7..2862b52 100644
--- a/burnrate_driver.lua
+++ b/burnrate_driver.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 local max = 15
-local init = 5
+local init = 3
 local rateStep = 0.10
 local min = 1
 
 local function getValue()
-    return reactor.getBurnRate()
+    return reactor.getBurnRate() or init
 end
 
 local function color()