diff --git a/frappy_psi/electromagnet.py b/frappy_psi/electromagnet.py
index bd608c76..c6483e8f 100644
--- a/frappy_psi/electromagnet.py
+++ b/frappy_psi/electromagnet.py
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ class Magnet(HasIO, Drivable):
     def write_target(self, target):
         self._busy = True
         self.setFastPoll(True)
-        self.write_main_switch(True)
+        # self.write_main_switch(True)
         self.io.send_write_message(('setpoint', 'Magnetcurrent'), target / self.scale)
 
     def read_ramp_time(self):