diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 1d369f7..3932e83 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ real_torch = {}
 
 -- check for timer settings or use defaults
 real_torch.min_duration = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("torch_min_duration")) or 1200
-real_torch.max_duration = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("torch_min_duration")) or 1800
+real_torch.max_duration = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("torch_max_duration")) or 1800
 
 
 -- check which torch(es) are available in minetest version