diff --git a/compacting-storage.lua b/compacting-storage.lua
index 276da79..1bc49a6 100644
--- a/compacting-storage.lua
+++ b/compacting-storage.lua
@@ -161,8 +161,8 @@ function print_counts (items)
     end
 end
 
+local main_inv = peripheral.wrap(MAIN_TICKER)
 while true do
-    local main_inv = peripheral.wrap(MAIN_TICKER)
     -- 1. Sum items in inventory and organize by item type
     local items = sum_items(main_inv.stock)
     -- print_counts(items)