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Old 05-14-2021, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by noslices1 View Post
I have one that is high in my vaulted ceiling. I have replace the battery in it several times and it’s very inconvenient. I went to Lowe’s and they have one that lasts for 10 years with no battery replacement. After that you have to replace it again as the battery is not replaceable. I opted for that, So I have eight more years on that one.
You can use lithium batteries in all of your smoke detectors instead of the alkaline type. The lithium ones are supposed to last 10 years.