diff --git a/src/simulation/elements/ELEC.cpp b/src/simulation/elements/ELEC.cpp
index 85312b8b80..593eb697fe 100644
--- a/src/simulation/elements/ELEC.cpp
+++ b/src/simulation/elements/ELEC.cpp
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@ int Element_ELEC::update(UPDATE_FUNC_ARGS)
 					sim->part_change_type(r>>8, x+rx, y+ry, PT_H2);
 					parts[r>>8].life = 0;
 					parts[r>>8].ctype = 0;
+					sim->kill_part(i);
 					break;
 				case PT_DEUT:
 					if(parts[r>>8].life < 6000)