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Charger only works in some outlets

Ambs24

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Mar 18, 2019
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I have a few different chargers (both cables and wall blocks that I can mix and match) from various devices. I find that with at least one combination (I haven't tried all of them) the charger only works in some outlets. It works fine at home, but at work it charges very slowly until it stops before fully charged. At my sister's house it doesn't charge at all (but the charging indicator is on). With just the cable, it charges fine from my laptop. It charges fine in the car too.
I'm wondering if it has something to do with the level of power from the outlet and what the charger (either block or cable - not sure which) is capable of transferring.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!
 

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