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Old 08-07-2020, 09:32 PM
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You can install lithium batteries in any smoke detector. But, even the cheaper alkaline batteries have a 10 year shelf life. The battery is only used as a backup when there is a power outage. The smoke detectors are powered by the house electrical system.