diff --git a/modules/storage/remote.lua b/modules/storage/remote.lua
index a46c44c..90dce9c 100644
--- a/modules/storage/remote.lua
+++ b/modules/storage/remote.lua
@@ -185,8 +185,6 @@ minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(user, formname, fields)
 
   local toolmeta = get_metadata(toolstack)
 
-  toolmeta.charge = toolmeta.charge - 1
-
   local pos = toolmeta.terminal
   local net
   if pos then