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Is it safe to use a charger that fell in water?
Really, this is no big deal. Cables get wet all the time, and as long as you take care of cleaning any gunk off and drying them before using them, you’ll have no problems. If it’s a USB-USB (or USB-lightning) phone charging cable, you can probably just dry it off and it’ll be fine.
What happens if you drop a phone charger in water?
Basically nothing at first. The phone charger outputs 5V, which is very low. Electricity, metals and water that is less than pure will accelerate corrosion, so eventually the plating on the contacts will start to corrode. Nothing harmful to you, but within a couple minutes the metals will have rusted too much to use.
How do you get water out of a charger plug?
If your iPhone or Lightning accessory is wet Tap your iPhone gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. After at least 30 minutes, try charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.
How do you dry a Charger?
Here’s how to dry out your phone charging port:
- Don’t grab the rice.
- Leave your device in a dry area for at least an hour with the charging port facing down.
- If you suspect your USB-C or Lightning cable is also wet, store it in a dry place where air can reach it for an hour as well.
Can a phone charger electrocute you in the bath?
Add water to the mix, and you have a risky situation. Water lowers your body’s natural resistance to electricity, which means you’re more likely to die if you contact electricity in the bath or shower. Saltwater lowers your resistance even more.
How long does it take for a charger to dry?
Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow for up to a day. You can try again to charge or connect a Lightning accessory throughout this period. It might take up to 24 hours to fully dry.