diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 5813702ed..3981301bc 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ org.gradle.daemon=false
 
 mod_id=cyclic
 curse_id=239286
-mod_version=1.12.16
+mod_version=1.12.17
 
 
 # NEO FORGED
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/block/facade/IBlockFacade.java b/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/block/facade/IBlockFacade.java
index ea4ea8550..87c093a38 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/block/facade/IBlockFacade.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/block/facade/IBlockFacade.java
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ public interface IBlockFacade {
 
   default VoxelShape getFacadeShape(BlockState state, BlockGetter level, BlockPos pos, CollisionContext ctx) {
     BlockState tfs = getFacadeState(state, level, pos);
-    if (tfs != null) {
+    if (tfs != null && tfs.getBlock() != state.getBlock()) {
       return ctx == null ? tfs.getShape(level, pos) : tfs.getShape(level, pos, ctx);
     }
     return null;
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/event/ItemEvents.java b/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/event/ItemEvents.java
index ebca1eae0..556bcdf4b 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/event/ItemEvents.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/lothrazar/cyclic/event/ItemEvents.java
@@ -533,7 +533,7 @@ private void onHitFacadeHandler(PlayerInteractEvent.LeftClickBlock event, Player
     }
     else {
       Block block = Block.byItem(held.getItem());
-      if (block == null || block == Blocks.AIR) {
+      if (block == null || block == Blocks.AIR || block == target.getBlock()) {
         return;
       }
       if (target.getBlock() instanceof CableBase) {
diff --git a/update.json b/update.json
index 77fbc10aa..50466188b 100644
--- a/update.json
+++ b/update.json
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 		"1.18.2-latest": "1.7.18",
 		"1.19.2-latest":"1.8.3",
 		"1.19.4-latest":"1.10.4",
-		"1.20.1-latest":"1.12.16"
+		"1.20.1-latest":"1.12.17"
 
 	},
 	"1.16.5": {
@@ -189,5 +189,6 @@
 		,"1.12.14":"New feature with cables: hide them using solid blocks with a feature called 'facades', just sneak-left-click a block onto the cable (empty hand to remove it); this does not use any items and can be managed/disabled in the config file.  Renamed 'Concentrated Glowstone' to 'Glowstone Facade' and 'Concentrated Soundproofing' to 'Soundproofing Facade'.  Fixed issues with both blocks to correctly render facades (use sneak-left-click while not in creative), and they no longer have an inventory"
 		,"1.12.15":"Fixed bug in the item cyclic:offset_scepter #2427.  Slightly Boost the strength of the Reach enchantments.  Tweaked block model visuals of the Transfer Nodes.  Add recipes in the solidifier machine for Waxed copper blocks "
 		,"1.12.16":"Merge pull request #2438 from gavinwie: Fixed Filter Data Card Issues #2423, #2370, #2355, and #2330."
+		,"1.12.17":"Fix  Game crashed after placing soundproofing facade on energy cable #2440 "
 	}
 }