Re: Smoke detector and rechargeable 9V battery?

["FIRETEK" <firetech(change-the-ch-to-k)@telus.net>]

"G. Morgan" <alarmpro@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:v9lmm2t1g3puk0in1vqj2fmps39nlgl698@xxxxxxxxxx

> Lithium batts. can last 10 years in a smoke.  Since smokes need to be
> replaced every ten years, you can just chunk the whole damn thing when
> it starts beeping.

There aren't many home owners that follow that rule.



> This NG seems like its filled with lay-attorneys, (and ministers).

Yep.  And lay-installers that'll teach you all the tricks in two hours on
the phone.  ;)


> I picked this detector at random, the OP never specified which unit he
> has.  I don't think he is even serious based on posts he's made in
> other groups.

I think the term is "sock puppet" but I'm loath to use it as no one's
provided definitive proof.


> >No actually, most AHJ's recommend that, and for good reason.  I wouldn't
> >rely on a "low battery warning" signal from a detector that I picked up
at
> >Walmart for $8.95, would you?
>
> Yes I would, and do.   It also gets tested every other time I cook.

You're THAT bad, are you?  I hope that you keep a better quality fire
extinguisher handy (and that it get's checked regularly too).  ;)