diff --git a/resources/wx_gui/gui_support.py b/resources/wx_gui/gui_support.py
index 343042c3e..08c84166e 100644
--- a/resources/wx_gui/gui_support.py
+++ b/resources/wx_gui/gui_support.py
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ class GaugePulseCallback:
 
         self.max_value: int = gauge.GetRange()
 
-        self.non_metal_alternative: bool = CheckProperties(global_constants).host_is_non_metal()
+        # self.non_metal_alternative: bool = CheckProperties(global_constants).host_is_non_metal()
+        self.non_metal_alternative: bool = False
 
 
     def start_pulse(self) -> None: