i bought a $16 impact drill. Problem is that there are sparks(though small) where i think the carbon brushes are : Answered

is that normal?

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Best Answer 8 years ago

As Re-design rightly says the sparks are perfectly normal & will become smaller & less noticeable as the brushes bed into the commutator.

8 years ago

As long as the sprites stay inside the drill you are safe from them.

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8 years ago

Actually quite hard to prevent it.

8 years ago

Yes. Perfectly.

Answer 8 years ago

+1. And they should get smaller as the drill is used and the brushes seat.