Single spark when using Dewalt cordless drill

[A K]

Sometimes when I use my cordless drill, it will shoot a single spark out the side of the drill.

Is that normal sometimes?

Thanks, Andy

[Terry Coombs]

What's the matter asshole , can't you take a joke ? I DID answer your question , after all !

[trader_4]

"In some electric drills, these sparks are clearly visible through an opening in the drill body. This type of spark, which occurs whenever the drill is running at any speed, is a normal part of the drill's operation.

I agree with that. These are contained, very small arcing at the contact interface.

"If your electric drill has a brushed DC motor, it is supposed to spark. However, the sparks should be consistent and relatively contained inside the drill. "

What you have:

"Sometimes when I use my cordless drill, it will shoot a single spark out the side of the drill. "

Each of those sparks is some molten material coming off. Is it the worst thing ever and you should buy a new drill? No, but it's not normal for it to be shooting sparks out either and over time, something will likely fail as more and more material disappears.

[Clare Snyder]

cheap-assed "cordless drill-drivers" made to be used as lightweight screw drivers MAY not. All corded drills do as well. Virtually all have fan blades on the armature to force air flow through them.

[A K]

Looks like you are the one who can't take a joke. :-)

Do you feel better when you name call someone?

[A K]

Yes, the spark came from location circled here.

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[Terry Coombs]

Only if they deserve it .

[micky]

+1 If his post was a joke, it was a stupid one. (Now he'll yell at me.)

[Clare Snyder]

spark anywhere it will be there. Blow it out with compressed air and try to keepit clean.

[A K]

That will have to wait till my Dewalt no longer works.

Which I anticipate it taking many years of use.

Andy

[Meanie]

Happens to me on occasion with my Dewalt drills as well. If you work/use them in a dusty environment such as a wood shop, the particles enter those slots and can spark up and shoot out. I've had my drills for many years and still doing fine.