diff --git a/devices.lua b/devices.lua
index 52f3002..e4c5f43 100644
--- a/devices.lua
+++ b/devices.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 local pipereceptor_on = nil
 local pipereceptor_off = nil
 
-if mesecon then
+if minetest.get_modpath("mesecons") then
 	pipereceptor_on = {
 		receptor = {
 			state = mesecon.state.on,