Jeff Wisnia wrote in
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MiamiCuse wrote:

I have a Dewalt cordless drill.

I was outside in my planter area doing some formwork and ran out of
fasteners. I stopped and drove to HD to get some more.

During that time it rained...more like poured...

I had the drill standing up on a step stool (smart huh?) The rain or
wind must have knocked it over, and it felt into the planter area.
When I got back it's all wet. I peeked into the housing and saw some
sand got inside the housing. I tried to shake some of it out, but
because of the wetness some sand stayed inside.

It still works...but I am wondering whether I have done big damage to
it.

I hope I don't have to get a new cordless drill.

MC


The essence of pragmatism is......

"If it works, use it."

I don't think you'll have trouble. Sand and dirt when dry is pretty
much non-conductive electrically so shouldnt cause shorts,
particularly at the relatively low voltages used in cordless tools.

I'd recommend leaving it in a warm place for a while to dry ot any
moisture inside it. Maybe blow some warm air through the openings with
a hair dryer.

Jeff


DEFINITELY dry it out before trying to use it. A hair dryer is a good idea.
then you may need to relube it.

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Jim Yanik
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