The .get functions are not working but the .set functions do seem to be working. Here is a pic to show,
http://i58.tinypic.com/j5jc7p.jpg
Running forge 953, CC1.58, BR 3.0rc3 with about 176 other mods. Btw don't mind the broken texture of the ender juice in the reactor.
Any ideas?

To call a method, you need to add parentheses after it. Try reactor.getConnected().

Thanks, can't believe I messed that up. massive facepalm