diff --git a/cbpi/__init__.py b/cbpi/__init__.py
index 0a57ff7..99b280a 100644
--- a/cbpi/__init__.py
+++ b/cbpi/__init__.py
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-__version__ = "4.0.5.a4"
+__version__ = "4.0.5.a5"
 __codename__ = "Spring Break"
 
diff --git a/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py b/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
index 7641044..5d19193 100644
--- a/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
+++ b/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ class FermentationController:
             pressure_sensor = data.get("pressure_sensor")
             heater = data.get("heater")
             cooler = data.get("cooler")
-            valve = data.get("valve")
+            valve = data.get("valve","") 
             logictype = data.get("type")
             temp = data.get("target_temp")
             pressure = data.get("target_pressure")