diff --git a/gpio.py b/gpio.py
index 92f68b4..97ff328 100644
--- a/gpio.py
+++ b/gpio.py
@@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ def read(pin):
 @_verify
 def set(pin, value):
     '''set the pin value to 0 or 1'''
+    if value is LOW:
+        value = 0
     value = int(bool(value))
     log.debug("Write {0}: {1}".format(pin, value))
     f = _open[pin]['value']