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Username Post: We need new smoke detectors        (Topic#22455)
shiraz 
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Loc: allen, tx, usa
Reg: 05-23-02

08-25-13 12:47 PM - Post#163069    

Ours are 15 years old, so it's past time for replacement. We're frustrated, though, by the perilous adventure of replacing batteries in the ones in our high-ceiling'd rooms. Kidde makes a lithium-battery model ($20-ish dollars)that is supposed to go 10 years without replacing the whole unit.

Looking on Consumer Reports, even the ones with CR's highest ratings got very poor reviews from consumers. Any advice on what brands to investigate?

 
civicminded 
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Posts: 9574

Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02

08-25-13 01:29 PM - Post#163070    
    In response to shiraz

While I'm not permitted to suggest brands I'll suggest this. Even if a battery can last a long time (we could all appreciate that)...be sure you do you tests often enough to confirm operational status. I often tell folks to do the test when you practice your EDITH. Be sure you do that as well.

Many builders place these devices where they can't be serviced. It aggravates me to try and help citizens with them.


 
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