I would have never guessed!

[jmed999]

I finally started unplugging things to determine where my problem is regarding my communication issues. I finally determined it was my DeWalt cordless drill battery charger.

 

Of all things, I would have never guess it would be that battery charger.

 

Anyone else surprised?

[inline]

No, actually I identified a baby monitor charger as a problem unit too.

[Brian H]

I have seen things with electronic controls like. Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators Stoves and Ovens. Reported in some automation forums.

[LeeG]

Some cell phone chargers and laptop chargers have reported to do the same thing.

 

The lesson to others reading this is never assume it cannot be something when looking for a device causing interference (noise or attenuation).

[ELA]

It will not be your last surprise.

 

http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=5923&start=177

[apostolakisl]

They must not make them all the same. I have 3 18v DeWalt charges and can't attribute any issues to them.

[Teken]

They must not make them all the same. I have 3 18v DeWalt charges and can't attribute any issues to them.

 

The latest lithium chargers use some sort of capacitor in the charging device which is causing the absorption. The none lithium units do not experience this problem.

 

Teken . . .

[jmed999]

Mine is about a 6 year old NiCAD 18 Volt Dewalt cordless drill charger. I have tried it dozens of times and when it's plugged in (in my garage) it makes a huge difference. Plugged into a filter everything works flawlessly.