diff --git a/code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm
index 1a7990186dc2..e6b151c8059c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm
@@ -476,6 +476,9 @@ Class Procs:
 						break
 				for(var/obj/item/B in W.contents)
 					if(istype(B, P) && istype(A, P))
+						//won't replace beakers if they have reagents in them to prevent funny explosions
+						if(istype(B,/obj/item/reagent_containers) && !isemptylist(B.reagents?.reagent_list)) 
+							continue
 						// If it's a corrupt or rigged cell, attempting to send it through Bluespace could have unforeseen consequences.
 						if(istype(B, /obj/item/stock_parts/cell) && W.works_from_distance)
 							var/obj/item/stock_parts/cell/checked_cell = B