diff --git a/src/main/java/me/parsell/glowstonewire/common/GlowWireConnection.java b/src/main/java/me/parsell/glowstonewire/common/GlowWireConnection.java
index 95aa351..14ac485 100644
--- a/src/main/java/me/parsell/glowstonewire/common/GlowWireConnection.java
+++ b/src/main/java/me/parsell/glowstonewire/common/GlowWireConnection.java
@@ -29,4 +29,8 @@ public enum GlowWireConnection implements StringIdentifiable{
  public boolean isConnected() {
     return this != NONE && this != BROKE;
   }
+
+  public boolean isConnectedUp(){
+    return this == UP;
+  }
 }